Stoic Beauties

We have a problem when it comes to skincare.. When it comes to skincare, there is a common misconception that it is something only women should worry about. The vast majority of products are marketed with women as the target audience. But whether you’re a man or a woman, don’t we all have skin t...

When it comes to skincare routines, there are plenty of options and techniques to choose from. One popular approach is the 2 step cleanser routine, which involves using two different cleansers to achieve a thorough and effective cleansing of the skin. In this blog post, we’ll explore the origins ...

Stoic Beauty is a skincare company on a mission to do water justice: to think about the biodegradability of ingredients in water, and whether those ingredients bioaccumulate in aquatic life. This blog post is part of a series explaining why Stoic's mission is inherently tied to Indigenous allyshi...

Stoic Beauty Skincare's Harmonia Balancing Cream is an all-natural, gentle and effective way to reduce inflammation, redness and irritation associated with rosacea. The special blend of ingredients including golden chamomile extract, argan oil and seabuckthorn oil helps to soothe and nourish redn...

Silicones have become increasingly popular for use in skincare due to their ability to create a barrier on top of your skin that traps moisture and helps protect it from environmental damage. They also help boost hydration levels, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and give skin a ...

Skin cycling is a term that refers to the process of regularly rotating the use of different skin care products. It is often recommended by dermatologists and skin care experts as a way to give the skin a break from certain ingredients, prevent the skin from developing a tolerance to products, an...

Though not a novel ingredient in the east, Bakuchiol is popping up and trending in the beauty world in North America. Traditionally, Bakuchiol has been used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, as well as in Japan & Korea, for its anti-inflammatory properties. It is plant-based, originating fro...

Do mists do anything for the skin? The answer is: it depends on the ingredients. If your mist contains only water (or worse, just alcohol), then it's not going to do much for your skin except maybe help set makeup or temporarily refresh you on a hot day. However, if your mist contains humectant ...

More and more often customers demand information on ecological impact of the products they buy and make their purchasing decisions based on analysis of available data. Unfortunately, biodegradability information is still not widely accessible to the average consumer. Some is available in Materia...

Co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an important nutrient for skin health. It is an oil soluble, vitamin-like compound that is naturally produced by the body. However, as we age, our bodies produce less and less CoQ10. Help that body out by incorporating Q10 in your skincare routine. What happens with less...

Hello, Stoic Beauties; it's been a while since we checked in on our journey. How are you?  The world certainly seems unpredictable in the current state of international affairs. You may be in the throws of whirlwind emotions, sad, scared, or perhaps numb, which are incredibly valid. If you, like...

No, this is not you paying top dollar for mostly water! There is a very good reason why many body butters have water as well as oil. Let's take a closer look at what makes a delightful, rich, body butter. Pure butters vs. emulsified body butters It is possible to buy raw shea, mango or cacao butt...