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In celebration of Global Wellness Day, a global reminder to prioritize our physical, emotional, and mental health, I am inspired to share the story of LAAVA. This day encourages us to take a moment for ourselves, to reconnect with nature, and to nurture our wellbeing - values that are embedded in every product and experience I create as a therapist,...

Take a moment to let the world's rhythm slow, and inhale deeply. Allow the air to fill your lungs, refreshing both body and mind. This pause to breathe is a gentle reminder that within each breath lies a sanctuary of calm. Exhale, releasing tension, and relish the tranquility found in the simple act of breathing.    

What is the skin barrier?The outermost part of the epidermis is the stratum corneum, or the skin barrier. It is like a brick wall where skin cells are like bricks and everything else, including the skin barrier is like a mortar that is holding those bricks together. This mortar contains essential nutrients, like cholesterol, ceramides, and fatty acids. These compounds...