The Modern Purist

Vitamin C serums have gained superhero status amongst skincare enthusiast, and for good reason. Vitamin C is a powerhouse ingredient with numerous skin benefits that range from decreasing wrinkles to fading dark spots. So, what’s not to love? Well, there’s a caveat every savvy, health-conscious consumer should be aware of before investing hard earned dollars [...] Continue Reading

We all have a memory vault of regrets. For many of us, there’s at least one that involves an incident that didn’t turn out so well for our complexion, leaving us with damaged skin. Sun damage, acne scars and irritation from harsh treatments are some of the most common forms of skin damage. Regardless of [...] Continue Reading

We believe aging is a privilege and journey we should not take for granted. Each line that graces our face is a beautiful symbol of the life we’re so lucky to live. Signs of aging such as forehead wrinkles and fine lines are simply a reminder that our skin needs a little extra TLC, inside [...] Continue Reading

We’ve all been unhappy with our skin at one time or another. And while there are numerous skin issues and changes we can’t control, dull skin is easily transformed into healthy, glowing skin with just a few lifestyle and skincare tweaks.   What Is Dull Skin? Dull skin is a term we use when skin [...] Continue Reading

What Is Bakuchiol? Bakuchiol, pronounced “buh-koo-chee-all”, is a meroterpene isolated from the seeds of the Babchi plant, also known as Psoralea Corylifolia. The babchi plant has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese medicine for its numerous benefits. However, the seeds are of most interest as they contain significant medicinal properties. Bakuchiol is [...] Continue Reading

During a trip back home to Iceland to research local skin care ingredients for Root Science, I discovered one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants known to science, Astaxanthin!   What Is Astaxanthin? Astaxanthin is a naturally-occurring carotenoid produced by the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis. This carotenoid is produced as a defense mechanism against harsh environmental conditions. [...] Continue Reading

Transform Dull, Blemish-Prone Skin And Unclog Pores, Naturally As the founder of a skincare line, I have, what I like to call “skin talks” almost daily, with beautiful people of all walks of life, from all over the world, with all types of skin concerns. The question I get asked most frequently is which product [...] Continue Reading

After reading this headline, we know what you’re thinking. “Are Twizzlers going to make my skin brighter?” While they might make your day sweeter, don’t go mashing them up and applying them your skin (as fun as that might sound). We’re talking about the time honored medicinal herb, licorice root. Let’s go over the many [...] Continue Reading

If you’ve tried everything under the sun to care for your skin, yet nothing seems to work the way you hoped - were here to help! Let us introduce you to one of nature's most powerful ingredients for skin regeneration, Tamanu oil. This powerhouse oil tackles everything from acne to improving skin barrier health. Tamanu [...] Continue Reading

Benefits of Vitamin C The beloved vitamin we use to help boost our immune system during the cold and flu season can also do wonders for our complexion. Vitamin C is one of the most promising, researched-backed ingredients in skincare. Vitamin C is vital nutrient. It's also an antioxidant that helps to neutralize free radicals [...] Continue Reading