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Our delicate eye region is completely different than that of the rest of our face. Typically skin care products that are formulated for our face are not that beneficial in the eye region. The four main issues around our eyes are: Small pore size Puffiness Dark circles Fine wrinkles Twenty some years ago when JOËLLE MARTINE  formulated its first products we intentionally formulated our products to do double duty for both the entire face and neck including the delicate eye area. This genius strategy saves both time and money. Our Moisturizing Day Serum and Emu Nectar are really all that...

Unfortunately most sun-blocking products create skin havoc. Some, may even be harmful for your health. While we do not make claims on the SPF level of our products, we do know that the best for skin and health are natural ingredients like minerals. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are considered the gold standard for safety. Titanium dioxide is a sun-blocking ingredient that physically deflects the sun's UV rays away from your skin. Titanium dioxide is not absorbed by the skin; therefore it is long lasting and is not known to cause allergic reactions for those who are extremely sensitive....

Looking for natural ways to incorporate daily sun protection? At JOËLLE MARTINE we have created products for applying “Layered Protection”. Here is what we recommend you do every morning: Add either Everything Scrub or our Vitamin-C Polishing Crystal Scrub to one of our cleansers. Both contain vitamin -c that is so good at neutralizing free radicals even before they wreak havoc.  Spritz with our Mineral Mist. This product is loaded with aloe vera. While aloe vera is often used after a sunburn to sooth the inflammation and burning, it works beforehand too by blocking out about 20% of sunlight. Spritz...

Summer is here and we are all more aware of our need for sun protection. So which JOËLLE MARTINE hand-crafted masque should we choose this summer? organic rose petal masque A rich source of vitamin C, rose petals act as an excellent sunblock. Not only are rose petals full of antioxidants, vitamins, essential fatty acids, and minerals - they also have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties making them healing after sun exposure. This masque does double-duty before and after sun. organic matcha mix masque Matcha Green Tea reduce free radicals and inflammation as well as reduces metabolic changes in the skin...

Remember when everyone was gorging on Coconut Oil for personal care?  For their hair, for make-up removal and even for moisturizing skin.    I thought that the coconut oil rage had worn itself out and had gone away, but recently I have had several new acne clients coming to get a skin care analysis and when questioned questions about what they are currently using I hear “Coconut Oil”!    Oh, no, not Coconut Oil!   Although Coconut Oil is antibacterial, it is considered a four on the zero-to-five comedogenicity scale, which is a pore-blocking ingredients. Nobody needs that especially our...