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[bc_video video_id="6297939462001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] While plants are a great way to purify the oxygen in your space, it’s true; but you would need a lot of plants to make a difference- over 20 plants in a small space. Your best bet for improving air quality is to add an air purifier or HVAC. However, houseplants are great for purifying your home's humidity. In the winter we need humidity with dry heaters running all the time, but plants are never going to match using a humidifier and adding a humidifier can also be good for your plants. If you do have a lot of plants you would group plants together to make more humidity. Greenhouses have a lot of humidity because of the number of plants, but even still there is often added humidity in the space. A lot of plants can help remove organic compounds and idea first became popular in the late 90s, but they won’t make a huge difference. If you have a freshly painted room, you will get farther with a fan and ventilation then you would by placing a few plants in the space. There was a myth that placing a cactus beside your computer would protect you from the bad rays, but there is no science to back that up. Having plants can help mental and physical health, while improving how quickly you heal. Plants can create a calming effect. Being around plants can release serotonin and dopamine while reducing cortisol. So they can make you calmer and reduce stress and reducing stress can improve your immune system, so if you’re injured or sick, you can heal faster! Plants for children can also help teach nurturing. There are studies that show if kids classrooms look onto a green space, it can improve their grades. Here are some plant recommendations that don't require too much TLC to elevate your mood:

• Spider plants
• Pothos
• Snake Plant
• Monstera
• Zz plant

[bc_video video_id="6297942470001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] We all know that winter weather can make our skin dry, flaky, and uncomfortable. When our skin is in that state, applying makeup becomes a bit more challenging, so Anne Zimmermann is here with her expert tips to help our winter-ravaged skin get more gorgeous and glowy this season.

Start with skincare

We can’t talk about glowing skin without addressing winter dry skin. Dry, cold air and even more drying indoor heat have left our skin looking dull. Apply a generous amount of moisturizer onto the skin after the shower when the skin is still damp. Massage the product to boost skin natural glow.

Products we recommend:

• Boscia - 0.6% Pro-Retinol Repair + Renew Waterless Advanced Treatment
  • Super hydrating treatment that helps replenish the skin’s lipid barrier
  • Evens out skin tone and texture
  • Contains Vitamin C
• Jodi Lee Labs - Healing Oil Serum
  • Relieves eczema and dry, itchy skin
  • Safe for acne-prone skin
• Bella Aura - Hydra Revive Treatment
  • Lightweight and hydrating
  • Contains amino acids and antioxidants that help smooth the appearance of fine and deep lines and improve the look of firmness.
• True and You - Glacial Clay Mask
  •  A gentle & hydrating clay mask that gives you radiant skin in 10-15 minutes.
  • Fades dark spots, removes dead skin and toxins
  • Visibly improves skin tone & texture.
  • Formulated for all skin types, cruelty-free and vegan.
• Avène - Cold Cream Nourishing Lip Balm / Cicalfate Restorative Lip Cream
  • Nourishes, protects, and soothes dry lips that tend to feel tight, peel and even crack.

Try a skin treatment

Speaking of skincare, sometimes we need the help of the pros to get our dewy back. Celebs have been using JetPeel facials to get that red carpet ready glow. The machine turns specifically targeted solutions into a fine mist and that is able to penetrate the skin at a deeper level traveling at subsonic speed!

Modify your makeup

Stay away from matte and powdery textures that would highlight your flaky skin, instead use a cream base, and sticks that glide into the skin and add moisture.

Products we recommend:

• Illumalift - Cream Foundation
  • Oil-free with a natural velvety finish
  • Boosts collagen
• Fenty Beauty - PRO Filtr Hydrating Foundation
  • Contains hyaluronic acid and grapeseed oil
    • Longwearing and buildable with a natural finish
    • Medium-to-full coverage
• Nude by Nature - Touch of Glow Highlighting Stick
  • Cream-to-powder texture
  • Contains many natural ingredients, vitamins, and antioxidants
• Bite Beauty - Daycation Whipped Blush
  • Contains papaya extract (promotes glowing skin)
  • Lightweight buildable colour
  • Can also be used on your eyelids
• Pacifica - Crystal Dew Setting Spray
  • Helps your makeup stay while also providing hydration
  • Natural ingredients like coconut water, vitamin E, grapefruit seed extract and goji berry extract
• The Care Principle - Lipstick Crayon
  • Super moisturizing creamy lipsticks
  • Vegan with clean ingredients
  • Provides mild UV-ray protection

 

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