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Parents face ongoing challenges in raising healthy, well-nourished children in a world where sugary temptations lurk around every corner.<\/p>\n
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I had a passion for skin health, had been qualified as an esthetician since my early 20s, and worked as a skin therapist before starting my career in the corporate world. When I wasn\u2019t in the office, I was dabbling in new skincare products, everything from solo ingredient products to high-priced luxury treatments.<\/p>\n However, a few years later, everything changed when I developed large, fiery red welts that covered my face and neck. These welts disrupted my life for almost a year, causing intense pain and inflammation that made it impossible for me to leave the house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I lived in Europe then, where skincare ingredient regulations are the strictest in the world. I saw doctors and holistic practitioners who diagnosed me with everything from lactose intolerance to autoimmune disorders.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Finally, a dermatologist diagnosed me with dermatitis and chronic urticaria (hives), which were caused by my skincare products. I told her that I had been using the same products for years without any issues. She explained the link between allergens and the immune system. I was going through a divorce at the time, and the stress was weakening my body\u2019s ability to fight off the allergens I had exposed my skin to for years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n And so my research began. I studied common sensitizers (known allergens) used in products labeled \u201cclean\u201d or \u201cluxury,\u201d and began avoiding them. When I removed these ingredients and pared back my routine, the hives immediately began to subside.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n But with my new safe routine, I wasn\u2019t getting the nutrients and anti-aging nourishment I\u202fsought. I searched for skincare products free of allergens that included ingredients to slow down the signs of aging and revitalize my skin, but no products like this existed. Shopping for clean products proved to be complicated. Surely it didn\u2019t have to be like this? \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Then, during the early days of the COVID pandemic, I envisioned creating a skincare brand that would be safe for all skin types, simple to use, and highly effective. I was passionate about brands that gave back, and I couldn\u2019t understand why consumer brands didn\u2019t use their exposure to make a positive impact on people\u2019s lives. This was when Koope was born.<\/p>\n When formulating Koope products, I follow these three rules: \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n If it doesn\u2019t benefit the skin, don\u2019t put it in \u2013 <\/strong>If an ingredient is added purely to mask a scent or give a more luxurious feeling, in my opinion, it has no value and may have the potential to irritate or damage the skin. Fragrances and essential oils are high on this list. While they might add a pleasant scent, they very often cause sensitivity and, in some cases like my own, can trigger painful skin conditions. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Not every ingredient works best applied topically \u2013<\/strong> Some ingredients work wonders when applied directly to the skin. However, some work better for your skin when taken orally as a supplement or part of your diet. It\u2019s easy to be enamored by an International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) list full of vitamins and other actives, but they\u2019re not always working hardest when in your skincare product. We don\u2019t fill our products with actives that we know will work better as part of a healthy diet (and unnecessarily hike up the price tag).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Always choose vegan and cruelty-free \u2013 <\/strong>In addition to getting nutrient-rich ingredients from plants and seeds, by choosing only vegan ingredients, Hyaluronic acid \u2013 <\/strong>Holding up to 1,000 times its molecular weight in water, this ingredient is a staple in any skincare routine. Both hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate penetrate deeply into the skin to hydrate, smooth texture, and soothe it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Centella \u2013 <\/strong>Centella asiatica<\/i> is a gentle antioxidant, anticellulite, and anti-inflammatory ingredient that moisturizes and heals the skin. Some studies even suggest that it helps slow signs of aging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Niacinamide \u2013<\/strong> This powerful ingredient helps build keratin proteins, strengthening, smoothing, and brightening the skin. There are also ongoing studies that find niacinamide helps balance oil production.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Oat amino acids \u2013<\/strong> Not only do they replace SLS\/SLES, a common foaming agent known to irritate the skin, but they also help retain moisture, and soothe and soften the skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ceramides \u2013<\/strong> Commonly referred to as an \u201canti-aging powerhouse,\u201d ceramides are naturally occurring fatty acids. They protect against free radicals that destroy elastin and collagen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Koope<\/strong> is hyper-focused on using quality, allergen-free skin care with the finest clean ingredients while giving back to communities. Above all, Koope prioritizes people over profit because we believe in positively impacting the world. We do this by sourcing cause-driven ingredients where available, such as our baobab oil, part of the Eco-Products\u00ae foundation \u2013 a\u202fnon-profit initiative committed to buying fruit directly from rural harvesters and providing under-resourced preschool areas with infrastructure, education equipment, toys, swings, and jungle gyms, right in the community the baobab is harvested. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" WV magazine is delighted to introduce you to the incredible Nadia Badowski, the founder of the award-winning personal care brand Koope.About a decade ago, I started my self-care journey. 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Three rules for Koope formulations<\/h5>\n
we\u2019re leaving out potential pesticides and animal by-products that do nothing good for our skin and bodies.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIngredient favorites<\/h5>\n
For more, please visit our website at koope.com<\/strong><\/p>\nSwitching your skincare routine can be easy:\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n
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your skin happy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n