June/July

GREEN TEA:

Sip a cup of this delicious beverage—or use it in your skincare regimen—to fight the visible signs of aging and reduce redness in your skin. Its antioxidant properties also give it protective effects against free radicals, infections and toxins, making it a wonderful, tasty way to drink to your health.

Lavender Flowers

LAVENDER OIL:

This sweet-scented botanical isn’t only good for potpourri—its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties make it a skin-care must for any irritated, acne-prone face. Couple that with its ability to combat hair loss and its soothing, stress-relieving scent, and you’ve got a major beauty hack on your hands!

face and body cream moisturizers with jasmine flowers on white wooden background

CARNOSINE:

A naturally occurring dipeptide, carnosine has been hailed for decades for its anti-aging properties. This combination of two amino acids rejuvenates dying cells, working to actively reverse the signs of aging. Forget searching for the fountain of youth—pick up a natural face cream containing this miracle supplement, instead.

Halved coconuts

COCONUT OIL:

Coconut oil has become almost impossible to avoid these days, with beauty experts everywhere raving about its multitude of uses. The excitement is definitely valid—its anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties make it excellent for topical use on dry, irritated skin and lifeless hair. So, go ahead—give into the hype and slather yourself in this tropical treat!