6 Sustainable Gift Ideas 2015!
Christmas is a time for us to really enjoy the company of family and friends, to sit down with a hot cup of Tim’s and just catch up with each other. It may be chilly outside, but inside our hearts…
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil for the Skin: Topical Application
You’ve heard of olive oil and coconut oil, but have you ever heard of Camelina Sativa Seed Oil... Camelina oil has been used for centuries for medicinal purposes, for food and for lamp oil during the bronze age and is…
The Importance of Sourcing Skin Care Products Locally
When choosing skin care products, of course you pay some attention to the ingredients, but do you ever really give any thought to where those ingredients are coming from? Are the ingredients retrieved from local providers? There are many advantages…
3 Delicious Winter DIY Face Masks for Dry Skin
Colder weather means more nights in getting cozy in front of the fire with loved ones as well as cozy socks, warm apple cider, Christmas movies…the list goes on.It should also mean more pamper evenings where you just put your…
2 Simple Ways to Combat Dry Skin this Winter
Do you love everything about winter except what the seasonal change means for your skin? Then you are definitely not alone... Winter Skincare Home Remedies Many people are excited about the arrival of winter and everything that comes with it:…
Why We Use Locally Sourced Ingredients In Our Products
We are excited to announce that Lowen’s has teamed up with REAP Calgary and Apiaries & Bees for Communities (ABC Bees) for a very special cause! Most of us are unaware of the importance of bees to our very existence and…
Lowen’s Sits Down with Canadian Skeleton Racer Cassie Hawrysh
We are very excited to announce that Cassie Hawrysh is our newest fan here at Lowen’s Natural Skincare! Cassie is a Canadian Skeleton Racer and we are holding thumbs for her to make it into the next Olympics. All that…
The Benefits of EFA’s: Essential Fatty Acids for your Hair and Skin
What are EFAs: Essential Fatty Acids? According to Medicine Net, an essential fatty acid is an unsaturated fatty acid that is essential to human health, but cannot be manufactured in the body. You can find Essential Fatty Acids (or EFAs)…
How To Brighten Your Skin Naturally with Warming Fall Foods
As the cooler weather creeps up on us, our plates should start to include more warming, hearty foods reminiscent of the beautiful colors of the leaves in Fall. Vibrant reds, earthy browns, rustic oranges and subtle yellows of apples, sweet…
Preservatives In Natural Skincare: Is Phenoxythanol Safe?
Thanks to documentaries like “The Human Experiment” on Netflix, most of us have become a lot more aware of the insidious chemicals lurking in our household products disguised in harmless looking packaging. The same is true when it comes to…
