In the News | Urban Hydration
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Innovation in Costa Rica: Co-ops Using Agricultural Waste for Cosmetics and Snacks
Two co-ops in Costa Rica have found a way to develop food products and cosmetics using waste from apple, plums and guava. These food products include energy bars, sauces and...
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Skincare Safety in the Summer
In summer, we’re usually spending more time in the sun. However, it’s very important to get enough protection before exposure to the sun. Remember: sunscreen is actually the least protective...
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Men Want to be Pretty Too: How the Beauty Industry is Making Room for Male Products
I recall a family member looking at my skin years ago, after I had finally won a long battle with puberty and adolescent acne. She marveled at how smooth and...
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3 Ways Body Wash Really Helps With Acne Problems
Back acne. Chest acne. Butt acne? Yes, except for the lucky few, many of us have dealt with acne of some sort in our lifetime. But did you know that...
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Coffee Scrubs: Trend or Fad?
The other night during my usual ritual, I scrolled through Instagram. I liked the latest summer post of a best friend at the beach, a middle school classmate destined to...
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Top 3 Summer Picks for Men
Bath salts, body scrubs, and natural hair products are great for the whole family, which includes MEN! Here are Vontoba’s top 3 picks for men this summer: Body Scrub for...
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Face Fitbit?
I have the Apple Watch but I will raise my hand now and let America know, I don’t use any of its functions that don't involve answering the phone and telling...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Sugar Scrubs
1. A New Side of Sugar Your lifestyle and routine may be getting more complicated, but the process of taking great care of your skin doesn’t have to be the...
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Top 5 Travel Toiletries
Everyone needs vacations. That season to just take some time off, drop your responsibilities, and enjoy life carefree for a while. But just because you’re off work doesn’t mean that...
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3 Reasons Body Cream Should Become Part of Your Daily Routine
It’s summer and just about everyone is having to get creative about how to keep our skin moisturized, clean, and hopefully ageless. Sure, it requires some effort, but the trick...
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Top Things to Know About Our Natural Products: Part 3
Natural is a word we’ve all heard but perhaps have not been given a proper definition to go with it. It appears on everything from food to lip balm, becoming...
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Top Things to Know About Our Natural Products: Part 2
Natural is a word we’ve all heard but perhaps have not been given a proper definition to go with it. It appears on everything from food to lip balm, becoming...