Farm Logic and Skin Science

I was wanting to create a brightening product designed to combat hyper pigmentation. Hyper pigmentation are patches of unwanted dark spots where skin is damaged. This damage is often brought forth by sun exposure, pregnancy hormones or birth control hormones.  At this same time, I was also dreaming up a formulation with a natural acidic effect to balance out the beautifully basic options for client regimens such as clay masques and cleansing oils. This is when the Overjoy was born.  First, I chose licorice root due to its well known brightening benefits and skin soothing properties. The origin of licorice...

One of the most common questions I get as a skincare professional, “what do you have for the eye area”? Which is exactly why I compounded an Ayurvedic based Eye and Face Oil recently featured in British Vogue’s 2018 November issue as a preferred skincare item on ‘Vogues Beauty Checklist’. This miracle potion is made from succulent Ayurvedic herbal extracts, such as Gotukola, known as the ‘fountain of life’ in Chinese Legend. This ingredient will stimulate blood flow bringing beneficial nutrients to the skin, combating those pesky under eye circles. Ashwagandha, for brightening and smoothing fine lines, Sesame and Carrotseed...

A light manual exfoliant can easily boost any given skincare regime. And there is no other powerful player than the wildcrafted plant based, fresh water Silica. When negative ions from the Silica warm to body temperature they bind to the positive charge of toxins and pull these particular toxins from the layers of the skin creating a beautifully detoxified complexion. Silica is strongly linked with healthy youthful skin. It also creates bonds between protein molecules, which are responsible for the skin’s natural ability to retain water and critical for repair and cell renewal. Silica can help to create firmer skin...

There are two main types of clay I would like to showcase. One of which is the great kaolin clay and the other would be the infamous bentonite clay and how these wildcrafted wonder are a must have for all skincare regimens. Clay is one of the most glorious wonders of the world. Kaolin Clay is known to purify and detoxify and can be great for irritated skin and help soothe sensitive skin. First discovered in the rugged mountains of East Asia, it is named after the Kao-ling mountain in China, where the clay was mined for centuries. In recent years,...

Let's talk one of my favorite Acids! AHA, also known as Alpha Hydroxy Acid. AHA has been grabbing my attention, sparking my interest for many years. During an experience I had of working in a large chain department store is when I discovered this wonderful bouquet of amazing acids. This was a time when natural and organic skincare was still very much uncharted territory to such a mega cooperation. Although, natural makings were very few and far between, I yearned for natural ingredients and was so extremely pleased to find AHA's as one of very few natural makings in a makeup...