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1. Oil cannot moisturize your skin.
Moisturizing with an oil is like sitting under a roof while it’s raining and expecting to get wet: it will not happen. 
The product which is actually moisturizes the skin is a lotion. Why? It has at least three major umbrella ingredients: humectants, occlusives, and emollients. 
- Humectants are ingredients that draw water into skin to hydrate the cells. The most popular and effective humectants are glycerin and hyaluronic acid. 
- Emollients are ingredients which soften the skin (oils). 
- Occlusive ingredients (some oils and waxes), on the other hand, trap humectants and emollients onto your skin, so the epidermis can stay hydrated and soft throughout the day. 
The important fact: oils can function as an occlusive and as an emollient, but never as a humectant.

Due to the extreme sensitivity, often its very hard to find a good product for the skin with conditions such as rosacea, eczema, or psoriasis.
🍃 Our new product, Recovery Facial Concentrate with Polynesian Tamanu and Siberian Sea Buckthorn Berry Oils, was designed specifically to address these problems. 
100% natural. No essential/fragrance oils. Preservative free.

Tamanu Oil (base of this formula) has a solid scientific background proving its fantastic efficacy for reducing irritation, redness, and speed up healing. Due to the high levels of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids such as oleic, linoleic, stearic and palmitic acids, its recommended for those struggling with skin irritation&inflammation, blemishes, premature aging, and infections.
Working synergically with other natural oils in this formula such as Argan Oil, Jojoba Oil, Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil and others, it exceptionally heal, regenerate, detoxify, and balance skin.

Often we are asked about if Luksha Cosmetics test their products on animals. Thus, we decided to share some useful information with you, which you probably don`t know.
In fact, nowadays, the claim "cruelty free" is more marketing tool rather than actual claim. Why?
Because, the cosmetic companies don`t test their products on animal for a very very long time (including the raw material, which are also not tested on animals nowadays). Consequently, no need to say that Luksha does not test their products on animals, because it surely doesn`t.

These sorts of oils might be obtained from the same plant; however, the method of production is completely different.
🌹 Rose Otto Oil is produced by Hydro Distillation. Rose petals (in our case from the Rosa Damascena plant) are placed in a container with pure water then slowly heated. The warm water allows the flowers to release their essential oil. The steam and essential oil pass through a cooling process and finally to a container where the oils float on the surface. The essential oil is collected and sold as Rose Otto. Rose Otto is solid in room temperature. It has a classic rose scent - deep, rich and inviting. 
🌹 Rose Absolute Oil is produced by Solvent Extraction, which happens in three stages. First, the rose petals are placed in a drum with an organic solvent, usually hexane or toluene, and rotated. This draws out the aromatic portion of the petals. When the hexane has evaporated, what remains is a thick, waxy substance called a concrete (not used by aromatherapists). Next, the waxes and non-aromatic components are filtered out of the concrete with ethanol alcohol, leaving behind an aromatic liquid called Rose Absolute. Solvent extraction gives a greater yield than distillation which is why Rose Absolute tends to be less expensive than Rose Otto. The colour of Rose absolute tends to be a dark orange to red with an intense, pungent rose aroma.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner! What about the special gifts? 
🍁 Local, natural, fresh, and effective skincare is always a great solution!
We are happy to offer a GIFT (value $48+tax)- a full size Intensive Hydrating Serum with Hyaluronic Acid, Organic Edelweiss Extract and Pro-Vitamin B5 with the orders over $155 (including taxes); free shipping.
The Intensive Hydrating Serum is a clear soft gel with a silky texture, not scented, works great for all skin types including very sensitive.

Valentine Day is just around the corner! If you think about a special present which will be essential, fresh, handmade, pleasant, local, and also within your budget, - Luksha Cosmetics is the best choice!
Apply 20% discount for your order with promo code: VALENTINE2019 (valid until February, 15).

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Hyaluronic acid is one of the most powerful humectants known. In fact, one gram of hyaluronic acid holds about 1000 ml of water! It is a natural molecule of sugar (polysaccharides) that occurs naturally in the skin and connective tissue structures. 
As we age, skin moisture can significantly drop, which causes the appearance of signs of aging such as notable loss of elasticity (sagging skin) and wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid, with its unique ability to hold moisture, plays a critical role in skin health, plumping your facial features for a more supple, youthful complexion.

The winter holidays are around the corner and we are happy to offer you special holiday discounts for this exciting season!*
Please, use the following links for your order and the discounts will be calculated automatically.

🌷🌷For two facial products, the discount will be 10%. Here is the link:
https://lukshacosmetics.com/discount/TAKE2WITH10…

☃️ Winter is slowly but surely coming to Vancouver. How the skincare routine should be changed during the cold season?
Here are some essential tips:
1. Remove your make up with a cleansing oil (not soap or gel). 
A lot of over the counter makeup removers are alcohol based and/or have a lot of detergents which can seriously dry out the skin. Instead, try a natural oil-based product, which will take off your makeup and nourish your skin in the process.
2. Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize.
Due to indoor heating, the skin feels much drier than usual. It removes moisture from the air, which lowers skin's resistance and makes surface cells dry out. The temperature might be quite comfortable, but dry, itchy skin will often follow. The outdoor absolute air humidity is low, which is again contributes to drying the skin.
3. Protect the skin with an appropriate product. Usually, the winter creams are much heavier than regular ones. If you are not comfortable with a greasy feeling, find the professional products which protect but have a nice melting texture.

Intensive Brightening Serum with Vitamins C&E and Hyaluronic Acid (now enriched with Vitamin B5, ferulic acid, black pepper extract, and turmeric root extract).

This concentrated serum with hyaluronic acid, ferulic acid and 15% of pure vitamin C dramatically improves dull uneven skin complexion while visibly fading hyperpigmentation. In addition, due to the synergic effect of Vitamins C, E, and B5, the serum maintains healthy skin and significantly improves the appearance of wrinkles. Extracts from black pepper and turmeric root enhance the penetrations of Vitamins as well as their antioxidant effects. Ultra-light, oil-free formula absorbs within the few seconds; usually requires a cream on top (moisturizing or nourishing, depending on the skin type).