Unfurling Dispatch: Wellnesswashing, Smarter Baking & A 5-Minute Face Sculpt

Unfurling Dispatch: Wellnesswashing, Smarter Baking & A 5-Minute Face Sculpt

Hello luminous one!

“Wellnesswashing” has reached new levels of audacity, and I couldn’t stay quiet. Let’s unfurl, shall we?


Blue Zone “branding” & High Tox Formulas

Estée Lauder parachuted into the ultra-luxe, Auberge-owned Hacienda AltaGracia in a Costa Rican Blue Zone with a $1,500 a night “skin longevity” protocol built on their ancient formulas full of silicones, PEGs, synthetic dyes, and BHT. I had thoughts. Read the Substack rant.

Two Baking Upgrades I Would Feel Remiss for Not Sharing

Using tinfoil as a baking sheet liner? Ditch it. Studies show that foil can leach aluminum into food. Upgrade to unbleached parchment paper. 

Upgrade your breads, cakes, or muffins, by swapping the oil or butter for full-fat Greek yogurt. It gives baked goods a protein boost, more moisture, and a better crumb. It tastes just as good, if not better while cutting the fat and boosting the protein. 

You Could be Blocking Your Matcha Benefits

Dairy binds catechins (like EGCG), the compounds that give matcha its antioxidant and skin-supportive punch. Go for macadamia or coconut milk instead. Almond milk is fine in moderation, but if you’re using oat milk, I beg you to reconsider. Check out the Smarter Sip Guide for High Performance Caffeine Rituals. 

Photo Fix

The fix? A quick 5-minute sculpting ritual with our Herbalist’s Elixir Brightening Facial Oil, designed for fascia release and lymph flow. Pair it with our bian stone gua sha and follow Lymph Love’s 5-Phase Framework for a structured depuffing sequence that sculpts, brightens, and moves stagnation. You’ll look noticeably brighter, sleeker and your skin will be perfectly hydrated providing the ideal canvas for makeup.
 
Here’s to seeing through the marketing B.S and stepping into the season feeling your most radiant.
xo,
Alex
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