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06/30/2022

10 Smart Tips for Keeping Your Pets Safe in the Kitchen, According to Veterinarians

Need to know how to keep your pets safe in your kitchen? If so, The Kitchn has 10 smart tips from ​vets, including three from Dr. Sarah Wooten, veterinary expert at Pumpkin Pet Insurance. Dr. Wooten recommends pet parents consider non-slip rugs and mats for older pets, looking at your kitchen from your pet’s point of view, as well as storing heavy equipment in cabinets.

https://www.thekitchn.com/pets-safety-in-the-kitchen-according-to-veterinarians-23327197

Paws-itively practical advice.

06/23/2022

The Gross History Of False Eyelashes Will Make You *So* Grateful For Modern Falsies

False eyelashes have evolved overtime and Bustle takes a look at their history. They spoke with Marcia Williams, celebrity makeup artist and founder of Embellish Beauty, who shares, “The primary purpose of falsies is to embellish the eyes with a sexier, fuller look. It's a makeup artist's shortcut to elevate the eyes within seconds....The latest trend is full mink lashes which give a more dramatic look. However, the magnetic lashes have been my all-time favorite trend of them all.” And when it comes to magnetic lashes’ long-lasting nature as a key feature – Williams points to Embellish Beauty’s magnetic lashes, which yield 40 different wears.

https://www.bustle.com/style/why-were-fake-eyelashes-invented

The reason fake eyelashes were invented is debated among scholars, but one thing's for sure — they've come an incredibly long way since their origin.

06/16/2022

Looking to get the most out of your blow out? InStyle awarded the Phyto Paris PHYTOVOLUME Volumizing Blow-Dry Spray the best "volumizer" as part of its "Best Beauty Buys: The Best Hair Products of 2022," noting you simply spritz on before styling, and you'll be left with bombshell results.

https://www.instyle.com/best-beauty-buys/best-hair-products-2022

06/09/2022

Skincare tips for how to look gorgeous at any age

No matter your age, taking care of your skin is the most important thing you can do to look and feel your best! HOLA USA shares tips from Dr. Mark McKenna, Chief Medical Officer and Founder of OVME for the products and services every person needs – no matter their age – to have glowing, beautiful skin!

https://www.hola.com/us/health-and-beauty/20220421331631/how-to-take-care-of-your-skin-at-any-age/

Taking care of your skin is one of the most important things you can do.

06/02/2022

FYI: Your Makeup Routine Needs Some Magnetic Eyelashes

In their roundup of the best magnetic lashes, Cosmopolitan recommends Embellish Beauty magnetic lashes for the best beginner-friendly kit as the kit comes with a pair of grooming shears, as well as an applicator, magnetic eyeliner, and a pair of lashes for the ultimate first-timers kit experience.

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/g29823549/best-magnetic-lashes/

Trust: They're waaay easier than glue-on lashes.

05/27/2022

The Best Hair Growth Vitamins To Strengthen Thinning Hair

In their roundup of "The Best Hair Growth Vitamins To Strengthen Thinning Hair," one Women's Health recommends to help tackle stress are the Phytophanère Dietary Supplement for Hair & Nails from Phyto Paris. They explain that, "in addition to providing a good source of biotin and vitamin C to promote hair growth, this supplement also provides essential fatty acids that may help to strengthen hair while reducing stress-induced inflammation, which could accelerate hair loss."

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/g33623961/vitamins-for-hair-growth/

Yes, there are gummy options.

04/12/2022

The Weather's Not the Only Thing Causing Your Chapped Lips | Livestrong.com

Do you suffer from dry, chapped lips in the winter? While common in the colder months, they can actually happen anytime of year – to anybody. LIVESTRONG.COM spoke with Dr. Audrey Kunin, board-certified dermatologist, Chief Product Officer of NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and founder of DERMAdoctor about the top causes for chapped lips and the best remedies to heal them!

https://www.livestrong.com/article/13769456-chapped-lips/

A doctor explains what causes chapped lips and their symptoms, from weather to medical conditions, the best treatments for dry lips and when to see a doctor.

04/07/2022

What You Need To Know About Karanja Oil

In their piece on what to know about Karajana Oil, The List shares insights from Jennifer Fairchild, Phyto Paris' national education that the oil acts like an astringent to protect the hydrolipid film — the scalp's barrier — and can help general scalp issues. The piece also recommends PHYTO's Phytoelixir Intense Nutrition Pre-Shampoo Oil as it is a great product to use to moisturize your hair and protect from UV damage and fading.

https://www.thelist.com/778093/what-you-need-to-know-about-karanja-oil/

Many oils are touted as miracle products that revolutionize skin, but they may not all work the same. Enter karanja oil, the latest product you may need.

04/05/2022

In their roundup of “Top 10 Best Shampoos for Men to take care of your hair,” Reead recommends Phyto Paris' Phytojoba Moisturizing Shampoo as it adds nourishing hydration to the hair while removing products build-up, debris, and excess oil. Featuring Jojoba oil, it eliminates some flyaway and frizz while also providing a moisture layer around every strand. Other essential ingredients include jojoba milk, pea proteins, and mallow extraction.

https://www.reead.com/en/best-shampoos-men-164322022/#1_PHYTO_Phytojoba_Moisturizing_Shampoo

03/31/2022

In their roundup of the “10 Best Men’s Hair Shampoos for Grey Hair,” Reead recommends Phyto Paris' Phytoargent Shampoo as it uses botanical extracts and nutrients combined with plant proteins to help retain the natural tone of your hair while also keeping it moisturized and hydrated. It lathers quite well if you have thick hair, but can also be used daily without drying your scalp out or leaving behind any residue.

https://www.reead.com/en/best-mens-hair-shampoos-grey-hair-164042022/#9_PHYTO_Phytoargent_Shampoo_For_White_And_Grey_Hair

03/29/2022

In their roundup of "The 8 Best Shampoos For Thinning Hair, According To Experts," one Scary Mommy recommends is Phyto Paris' Phytocyane Fortifying Densifying Treatment Shampoo as it is very effective in treating specific scalp and hair problems. They share that PHYTO products are majority plant-based and don’t contain parabens, silicones, or synthetic alcohols, and this fortifying shampoo can be used up to three times a week to help strengthen hair.

https://www.scarymommy.com/spotted/best-shampoos-for-thinning-hair/

03/24/2022

15 Best Dandruff Shampoos for Men

Dandruff is pesky as there are a lot of symptoms, including dryness, flaking, itching, redness, oiliness, and more. In their roundup of the "15 Best Dandruff Shampoos for Men," Men's Journal shares Phyto Paris' Phytosquam Intense Exfoliating Treatment Shampoo is the "Best Anti-Dandruff Scalp Treatment" as it utilizes incredible ingredients like black pepper, Guyana wood, and willow extracts to loosen dandruff flakes, alleviate itching, balance the scalp’s skin barrier, and prevent dandruff from coming back.

Whether you're trying to prevent dandruff or get rid of it, these are the best dandruff shampoo brands no matter your hair type and symptoms.

03/17/2022

5 tips to get your skin bright and glowing for Spring 2022

Looking to get bright and glowing skin for spring? If so, HOLA USA shares the following five tips from Dr. Mark McKenna, Chief Medical Officer and founder of OVME to transition your skin from cold, dry weather to warmer temperatures: lighten up, not to skip the moisturizer, use products that serve a dual purpose, take – and apply – your vitamins, and read your labels.

https://www.hola.com/us/health-and-beauty/20220303310239/how-to-have-bright-and-glowing-skin-for-spring-2022-1/

Prepare in advance for the changes our skin will experience this season.

03/15/2022

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03/10/2022

20 Products You Absolutely Need For Low Porosity Hair

If you have hair with low porosity it can often feel limp or waxy because the cuticle does not properly retain moisture on its own and it feels like the product has built up versus actually nourishing it. To pe*****te curls, Essence shares the top products that work for low-porosity hair from the inside out so your locks can retain moisture.​ For shampoo, they suggest Phyto Paris' Phytodefrisant Anti-Frizz Shampoo​, which naturally smooths and protects hair from humidity​. It​​​ deeply hydrates and nourishes the hair fiber, bathing it with moisture to minimize porosity and enveloping it in a humidity-proof layer.

https://www.essence.com/hair/hair-products-tools/20-low-porosity-hair-products/

These 20 must-haves work from the inside out so your locks can actually retain moisture and improve porosity. See what we discovered.

03/08/2022

How Your Wedding Can Make A Positive Global Impact - Bridal Musings

For any engaged couples planning a wedding in 2022, or in the future, if they are looking for how their wedding can make a positive global impact, Bridal Musings shares a variety of ways they can celebrate and do good at the same time. One organization they share that is working to promote positive social change is VOW for Girls, as the nonprofit organization partners with the global wedding industry, brands, and individuals to end the international child marriage crisis.

https://bridalmusings.com/182035/how-your-wedding-can-make-a-positive-global-impact/

VOW For Girls and Bridal Musings offer advice on how to turn your wedding celebration into an event that creates positive global change.

03/03/2022

Finally, Clarifying Shampoos That Will Actually Beat Build-Up

If you have buildup on your hair, Marie Claire shares "The 21 Best Clarifying Shampoos to Banish Build-Up." They include Phyto Paris' Phytodetox Clarifying Detox Shampoo as "The Dirty Hair Buster," as eucalyptus oil and burdock extract work together to rid the hair and scalp of excess oil and pollution that could cause irritation and limp hair. This shampoo is gentle enough for regular use of build-up removal.

https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/g33436644/best-clarifying-shampoo/

Because nobody has time for an itchy, irritated scalp.

03/01/2022

Forget The Flowers: Check Out The Breast Cancer Gift Registry No One Wants To Need, But Many Couldn’t Live Without

Today, Stage launched its breast cancer gift registry, which helps remove the guesswork, as people can add items directly from the Stage product page, helping friends and family to easily send thoughtful and useful gifts that a breast cancer patient actually wants and needs. Forbes spoke with Stage founder, Virginia Carnesale, about the new online platform she created specifically for breast cancer patients, survivors and their supporters and how it offers hope, information and advice, and curated products aimed at supporting the needs of women on this journey, as well as how it gives back.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/janehanson/2022/03/01/forget-the-flowers-check-out-the-breast-cancer-gift-registry-no-one-wants-to-need-but-many-couldnt-live-without/?sh=55ec2a626656

Virginia Carnesale fought cancer and won. But winning the battle wasn’t the end of her story. “Because I threw myself into it, I became a source of information for my friends and family about prevention. I knew I had to pay it forward and share everything I had learned.” And so, she started St...

02/24/2022

VOW for Girls uses weddings to fight child marriage globally

With 2022 expected to be a record-setting year for weddings, AP examined how a new survey of engaged couples shows they are more likely to use their weddings to further racial and gender equality, by seeking donations instead of gifts or using their gatherings to raise awareness of causes important to them. And it's these trends that make organizations like VOW for Girls, the nonprofit partners with the global wedding industry, brands, and individuals to end the international child marriage crisis, hopeful for the future to fight this issue.

https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-health-business-lifestyle-philanthropy-791bd6688bc72f76428bf6f2265ee955

Hope Nankunda is fighting to keep young Ugandan girls in school and away from marriages until after they turn 18. It's a calling that began for Nankunda as a teacher, when she found herself spending more time counseling her students than engaging in classroom instruction.

02/22/2022

Virginia Carnesale Launches Stage, a Marketplace for Women With Breast Cancer

Virginia Carnesale, founder of Stage, the new online marketplace​ for women with breast cancer spoke with WWD about launching the platform to help women in any phase of their journey feel stylish and comfortable and obtain information from experts. Created to be a “community” for breast cancer patients and survivors, their families, and those in support roles, Stage offers an array of fashion and beauty products and survivor-tested products, as well as expert advice and stories from women who have been through the breast cancer journey.

https://wwd.com/business-news/retail/breast-cancer-stage-1235074700/

Carnesale says the online marketplace helps women feel stylish and comfortable and obtain information from experts on the disease.