Given that we absorb at least 60% of what is applied to our body, beauty products should be food for the skin, not chemicals. Marie Veronique believes in just that, by keeping her beauty products simple with Intelligent Ingredients™ that tribute nature, many of which are vegan. Here are a few of Marie’s fan favs!

Gentle Cleanser 100% Vegan – Cleanse

Gently cleanses without sudsing agents or glycolid acid that can dry and irritate the skin. Instead, they use lactic acid because it increases the water content of the epidermis so it doesn’t dry out. Leaves behind a plump tautness.

Gentle Mist 100% Vegan – Hydrate

Nourishes and hydrates the skin with green tea, dandelion and kombucha (not just for drinking). Contains loads of Vitamin A from carrot seed, known to regenerate skin cells. No stinging, just pure hydration.

Anti-Aging Oil 100% Vegan – Replenish

Combats aging with essential fatty acids from ingredients like red raspberry and cranberry seed oils. Because topical applications of fatty acids alleviate breakouts by re-stabilizing the lipid barrier, I use this product at night to heal blemishes, and it’s really effective.

Moisturizing Face Screen 100% Vegan – Protect

Some dermatologists say that as much as 95% of wrinkles are caused by free radical damage from sun exposure. That’s why it’s so important to protect your skin with a physical sun block, no matter what the weather. This tinted face screen goes on with the coverage of a foundation, no joke. I love the natural, healthy look this provides while protecting my face from harmful rays.

For more on the Berkeley based company and founder Marie Veronique, visit: www.mvorganics.com

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