International Women’s Day is a celebration of women’s achievements and contributions to society. It is celebrated on March 8th every year and began in 1917 by the Soviet Union to commemorate the women’s demonstrations that took place in Saint Petersburg, Russia. These demonstrations, which were led by female textile workers, marked the beginning of the…
Black History Month is an annual observance in the United States and Canada that recognizes and celebrates the contributions and achievements of Black people. It takes place in February in the US and the month of February is officially designated as National African Canadian Heritage Month in Canada. The observance highlights the achievements and contributions…
If you are looking for healthy, non-irritating sunscreens, there is no better option than tinted mineral sunscreens from LASPA. These formulas are made to protect the skin by using plant-based alternatives as opposed to chemicals that can cause irritation, worsening of a present skin condition, or even harsh toxins leaching into the body. To counter…
During the winter months, many of us may start to notice a change in our skin. Dry, flaky, and itchy skin are common complaints during the winter, and these symptoms can be caused by a weakened skin moisture barrier. You may have heard this term come up before, so what is a skin moisture barrier?…
Tis’ the season to give so why not choose sustainable options! They are the gifts that keep on giving. If you’re trying to decide what to get for your friends and family this holiday season, you can never go wrong with clean and natural skincare. In an oversaturated skincare market it’s harder to determine which…
As consumers, we tend to focus on the claims companies make about their products rather than their ingredients and manufacturing process. We look for buzzwords like “clean” “natural” “organic” “vegan” “environmentally friendly” when making decisions about what skincare products to put on our faces. Whilst this is not wrong, we need to look more carefully…
It’s fair to say that autumn has arrived. The leaves are turning, the nights are cooling, and we’re starting to layer up on our clothing. While we transition from warm summer days to blustery, moisture-zapping cold weather, it’s an excellent time to examine our fall skincare routines. Summer’s ultra-light, minimal textures won’t quite cut it…
The Difference Between Exfoliation and Peeling Peel has been a buzzword in the skincare community for years. Whether you’re preparing for a big event or just want to have a fresh complexion, a chemical peel is often recommended as a suitable skin treatment. But what exactly is a skin peel? Is it the same as…
While summer is still within reach, you’re probably spending more time outdoors and soaking up as much of the good weather as possible. And who can blame you? ☀️ While fresh air and outdoor activities can be great for your physical and mental well-being, there are some aspects of the environment that can be damaging.…
May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. As a brand that feels strongly about healthy sunscreen solutions for everyone, we wanted to dive deeper into skin cancer prevention and explore exactly how we can protect ourselves and our loved ones. We had the opportunity to sit down with dermatologist and Melanoma Canada board member, Dr.…
