OSEA Wellness Blog
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Offers information about key skincare ingredients, skincare tips, and tutorials from the community of experts, wellness guides, and product launches. OSEA provides vegan skincare and bodycare since 1996.
OSEA Wellness Blog
3w ago
An interview with Erin Wilder, OSEA’s Web Developer and Courtney Coll, OSEA’s Creative Director.
What inspired OSEA to create a 90s website for their Leap Year campaign?
We always do a big blowout for Leap Year so I wasn’t surprised when Sam, our SVP of E-commerce, asked me to do a special site for this year’s promotion. The inspiration is really that we only do this every 4 years and OSEA launched during a Leap Year, so let’s go big. At our CEO’s request, I went wild with it.
-ERIN WILDER
What went into creating a 90s website?
The first step was to gather all the 90s nostalgia I could from t ..read more
OSEA Wellness Blog
1M ago
As a part of our exciting partnership with Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, we’re sharing the story of how the Southern California wellness oasis inspired Founder Jenefer’s vision for OSEA. As the former Spa Director of Murrieta Hot Springs, Jenefer began formulating products at the spa after experiencing and witnessing the healing benefits of the property. To celebrate this full-circle moment, we sat down with Jenefer to hear the story firsthand.
It was 1982 and I was twenty-eight years old. I walked into an enormous building at Murrieta Hot Springs Resort in Murrieta, California, and it was the ..read more
OSEA Wellness Blog
2M ago
Sleep gives our skin the chance to renew, leaving it softer, smoother and plumper by morning. And the right night cream can play a big role in that. Our new Collagen Dream Night Cream is the key to waking up with rested, refreshed, radiant skin that looks and feels great all day.
[product-block product="collagen-dream-night-cream"] What Is a Night Cream?
Night creams have traditionally been incredibly rich, hydrating moisturizers designed to be applied before bed. When we sleep, our skin is prone to water loss. The good news? This is also the time our skin goes into repair mode; cell regenerat ..read more
OSEA Wellness Blog
5M ago
November marks World Vegan Month. It’s a time to celebrate plant-based living and embrace the values of compassion and kindness towards animals and our environment. Nearly three decades ago, our founder, Jenefer chose to formulate our skincare using vegan and cruelty-free ingredients, to align with her holistic principles and lifestyle. Today, all of our products are certified vegan by PETA and cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny International.
Eating more plants doesn’t just benefit animals and the environment; it’s also one of the tastiest ways to diversify your diet. In addition to crafting clean ..read more
OSEA Wellness Blog
5M ago
Today holds a very special place in our hearts. As we celebrate National Esthetician's Day, we want to share the story of our spa origins, our journey and the extraordinary role estheticians have played in our success. In the words of our founder, Jenefer Palmer, "Without estheticians, we would never be where we are today."
The Birth of OSEA
In the early '80s, Jenefer took on the role of Spa Director at one of Southern California's first wellness spas. There, she crafted groundbreaking holistic treatments such as Ayurvedic body wraps, detox baths, herb-infused aromatherapy salt glows, underwat ..read more
OSEA Wellness Blog
5M ago
Despite everything we know about UV exposure, many of us still get a little too much sun from time to time. Even if you’ve slathered on SPF, it’s possible to feel the effects of sun exposure on your skin after a day spent outside. Give your skin some extra TLC with the tips below.
How Does Sun Exposure Affect Your Skin?
Most people have already experienced the primary effect of sun exposure on the skin firsthand: the telltale redness and inflammation that means you’ve gotten a sunburn. Even on cooler or overcast days, UV rays can penetrate the skin’s surface, damaging DNA cells in the skin and ..read more
OSEA Wellness Blog
5M ago
Achieving healthy, glowing skin requires time and plenty of TLC. Everyone’s skin is different, however, so the approach you take with skincare should be tailored to your specific needs. Most people have dry skin, oily skin, or a combination of the two. Oily or dry skin can be challenging to take care of on their own, but those with combination skin need to strike a balance without leaning too far one way or the other. This blog will explain what combination skin is, the proper steps to care for it, and common mistakes to avoid.
What Is Combination Skin?
Having combination skin means your face ..read more
OSEA Wellness Blog
7M ago
After a long, hot summer filled with glorious (but damaging) sunshine, chlorine, salty ocean water and air-conditioning—all of which can take a toll on your skin—it's time to start rejuvenating and preparing your complexion for the fall and beyond. Exfoliation is the key to rehabilitating summer skin, ensuring it glows with health, needs little to no makeup and looks as smooth as it feels. Get ready to take on cooler temperatures with our new, effortless secret for a silky-smooth complexion.
How to Exfoliate in the Fall
Introducing Seaglow Resurfacing Scrub, a multitasking face exfoliator that ..read more
OSEA Wellness Blog
8M ago
Over the years, our skin naturally loses its firmness and starts to sag and wrinkle. Even though this happens to everyone, some people experience these changes earlier while others find them to be more pronounced. Confused by all the tricks, supplements, and procedures out there designed to revive aging skin? Your best bet for firmer, more youthful-looking skin is to take care of it. The sooner you start, the slower the transformation will be. In this guide, we’ll explain what causes the loss of firmness in skin and how you can smooth out the appearance of wrinkles with a great skincare regime ..read more
OSEA Wellness Blog
8M ago
Toner is often listed as a crucial part of any strong skincare game, but there’s still some confusion about what it is. The name might even make you think of the harsh astringents of your youth. It’s time to clear up those misconceptions. Toner is simpler than you might expect: It’s designed to hydrate the skin while also gently exfoliating dead skin cells. Here’s what you need to know about incorporating it into your routine.
Why Use Toner?
You might be thinking that other elements of your skincare routine, such as your cleanser and moisturizer, do some of the same things as a toner—so why ad ..read more