skin care guides

My skin is dry…really dry (like Sahara Desert dry).  Thanks to a cranky thyroid (or lack thereof) I have super dry skin and hair.  The thought of using a double cleanse system has never had any great appeal to me. I don't feel you need multiple products to thoroughly cleanse your skin. And don't get me started on micellar water. Anyway, back to my point. Fast forward to an evening where I was using the Essential Cleansing Oil to remove my makeup and sunscreen. That day had been one where I wore more makeup than usual for photography. I felt like there...

Summertime is here and the raspberry season is upon us. Nothing compares to a fresh, seasonal raspberry – it just does not disappoint. So, when the idea presented itself to use local Red Raspberry Seed Oil in our line, I was all in. I love Red Raspberry Seed Oil as an ingredient in our sunscreen because it is a rich source of Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fatty acids. Plus, Red Raspberry Seed Oil has natural antioxidants, including Vitamin E, that combat damaging free radicals generated by sunlight and environmental stressors. Paired with other ingredients like Macadamia Nut Oil,...

The Kari Gran edited essentials are created with a “less is more” approach that not only saves time, it also protects the skin from enduring too much. Each product in our customizable collection is as effective and multi-functional as it is luxurious.  Our Essential Cleansing Oil is a great example of how one product can be used in multiple ways.  Use as a shaving oil: You just need a small amount and the best part, it’s one less product cluttering your sink or shower. Just apply dry, shave and rinse. That’s it! It’ll leave you with soft skin, and there’s...

At Kari Gran, we pride ourselves on choosing nutrient-rich ingredients that benefit the skin in more ways than one. One of our favorites? Sunflower oil. Essential sunflower oil, found in a handful of our products such as our Essential Cleansing Oil, Essential Serum, and signature Lip Whips, is essential to our bodies’ health as it is packed with vitamins and nutrients that strengthen our bodies, both internally and externally. Here are just a few wonders on how sunflower oil works: Sunflower oil has a higher source of Vitamin E than any other vegetable oil, and the vitamin acts as an...

Not to be confused with rose essential oil, rosehip come from the "hips," the small fruit seeds found behind the flowers, which are left once the roses have bloomed and lost their petals. Its botanical name is Rosa Canina Fruit, commonly known as rosehip seed oil. We source rosehip oil made from organic, cold pressed rosehip seeds. Rosehip oil has a subtle woody smell — it doesn't have a rosy fragrance like you might expect since it's not made from the flower. The color can range from a deep golden hue to a rich red-orange to a light-yellow color. It’s...

Most beauty fanatics are familiar with a toner, but what exactly is a Hydrating Tonic? Our Kari Gran Hydrating Tonic – available in both a rose and lavender scent – is a refreshingly simple blend of soothing ingredients that helps keep skin hydrated. It is made from all natural, wild-harvested, non-GMO ingredients including 100% fractionally distilled aloe vera leaf distillate, organic vegetable glycerin and rose absolute oil or organic lavender oil (pending the scent profile). Most importantly, unlike traditional toners, the tonic contains no alcohol, which only serves to strip and dry out skin. Instead, our beautiful ingredients work together...

Whether it’s in beauty, work or life, everyone loves a multitasker. They can just do so much. And while we don’t have fancy mega-long names for our products to tout what all they can accomplish, they are certainly multitaskers galore. In particular, our “all purpose” Essential Serum. It was named that way not only because it’s made from essential oils, but because it’s, well…an essential part of the skin care routine. The divine-smelling serum is a potent blend of 15 plant and essential oils known for their nourishing properties. Ingredients like Organic Rosehip Seed Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil and Organic...

Cleansing oil for the face, it’s the fastest and most gentle way to clean your face and nourish your skin. At Kari Gran our Cleansing oil is gentle, hydrating and it smells wonderful. For those of you who think oil will only make your skin breakout think again. Facts show that cleansing with oil gives you skin the balance it needs to keep it hydrated and healthy. Cleansing oil for the face is a new approach for many in America, it has been used by various cultures around the world for centuries. It provides a luxurious alternative to many detergent-based...