If you’ve been reading my blog for a while now, you’ve probably noticed that I am a sucker for natural skincare and anti-aging products. So, you can imagine my excitement over the fact that two of my close friends have just launched their own non-toxic beauty line…Mahina Beaute….and their products are going to be game changers!
The women behind Mahina Beaute are former models, Maria Robson and Suzanna Urszuly. I met Suzanna in Japan while working as a model many moons ago. She was from Hungary, my dad was Hungarian, and we were with the same agency….so it was instant friendship for us. As luck would have it, we ended up crossing paths at a casting in Los Angeles several years later and reconnected.
Suzanna then introduced me to Maria who also modeled with us in Japan (although our paths never crossed while there) and, once again, instant connection. While my girls are vegan, and I am still prone to devour bacon cheeseburgers from time to time, we have always aligned when it comes to natural beauty, healthy living, spirituality, non toxic products, and helping the environment. It’s always a meeting of like minds when we hang out together. Inspiring and incredibly positive.
A bit over a year ago, Maria told me about a vision she and Suzanna had to start a truly effective, yet completely natural, skincare and beauty line. She told me about the unique methods and ingredients they were experimenting with, and I knew right away that I needed some of whatever they were cooking up.
Well, now we all get to try this good stuff! I’ve been using their Turn on the Light Serum for a couple of weeks now, and am in love. It smells divine, and makes my skin feel radiant and supple. Their facial cleansing balm is like a mini facial every time I use it….and I can’t wait for more of their products to debut!!
I was so excited to share this with all of you, that I had Maria and Suzanna tell me a little about Mahina Beaute and what makes it so different than its competitors…..here’s what they had to say:
What does Mahina mean?Mahina means moon in Hawaiian. At Mahina Beaute we use the moon cycle in formulating our products, we thought it fitting to name our company after our greatest source of love and inspiration ~ the moon.Tell me a little bit about your company….When Suzanna and I first started this company, our main objective was to create a skin care line that would that would align with our philosophy. We are both vegans, environmentalists, and animal right activists so we wanted to create a cruelty-free + vegan company that is also non-toxic. We also wanted to create a skincare line that addresses the whole mind + body + spirit aspect. By adding mystical elements to our formulation process, we have a product that helps to heal you on an energetic level, emotionally, and also physically. We wanted to create products that work and don’t harm your health with toxic ingredients.
What inspired you to start a beauty line?Suzanna and I have always been obsessed with beauty products since we were teenagers! When we became vegans, we realized that there weren’t a lot of luxurious vegan skin care products out on the market. That led us to mixing up our own concoctions, which then led to friends and family members begging us for more. What started out as a necessity turned into us finding our passion and our joy in life. Our main objective is to create an entirely cruelty-free + toxin-free skin care line that actually works!What is your beauty philosophy?At Mahina Beaute we believe that everyone is beautiful just as they are. We also believe that self-love is the first step in feeling comfortable in your own skin. Our products are created to provide our customers with a complete mind/body/soul healing experience allowing them to enjoy far more than radiant skin. Our proprietary formula helps to ground the spirit, calm the mind and bring out a sense of joy.Tell me a little about your amazing serum!Our Hyaluronic Acid Face serum ( Turn on the Light- Citrus + Sacred Rose ) is our #1 seller and for very good reason as it works on all levels of the body. On an emotional level, it helps to soothe frazzled nerves and anxiety. For those who are battling with skin issues, the emotional element is the hardest to break free from. The instant you apply the serum, you will start to feel a positive shift in your body.Energetically, it will help you to develop self-awareness. You will start to vibrate at a higher frequency allowing you to receive whatever you are ready to receive and let go of things that no longer serve you. Topically, this is where the magic happens. With youth enhancing elements such as Ormus, Hyaluronic Acid, tamanu oil and sea buckhorn oil, this product goes to work on the cellular level, repairing free radical damage and strengthening the skin. Yuzu and blood orange tightens the pores, refines the skin, and stimulates collagen production, leaving you with a supple, dewy and gorgeous radiance.Our other best seller is the Live Ormus Body oil, an amazing massage oil full of botanical ingredients that you can use on a daily basis, making your skin softer and more supple over time.Who would benefit from your products?One thing that I love about our line is that it really is for all skin types, all ages, all seasons and all genders. It works on the cellular level to deeply nourish each cell and protects your skin from the harmful elements. We’ve been having a lot of luck with the boys as well! They seem to love the Turn On The Light face serum, the Replenishing Face Lotion, and surprisingly, the Rejuvenating Body Oil to ease skin issues on the body such as itchiness, eczema, or dryness.What are your favorite healthy skin tips?We both like to start the day with a green juice in the mornings! It is a game changer. Our favorite recipe is Kimberly Snyder’s Glowing Green Smoothie .We also believe that properly cleansing your skin at night, and taking off all your make up is crucial. We use Mahina Beaute’s Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm. It cleanses everything off, from environmental toxins to waterproof sunscreen and mascara. It is made to be used with a hot wash cloth. Using it with a hot wash cloth helps to open up pores, deeply cleanses skin and also boosts blood circulation. AND… it just feels sooooo good.Being outside, walking, hiking just simply meditating in nature is another beauty tip we deeply believe in. And of course do not forget to get 8 hours of sleep at night. Sleep is essential and it’s when your skin rejuvenates itself. We are not perfect so there are many beauty steps that we’ve been still working on like cutting down on caffeine and not drinking more than a couple of glasses of wine, but we are all human so don’t punish yourself, there is nothing more beautifying than joy and happiness.How do you view aging?MARIA: I think aging is a glorious thing. We are so trapped in trying to stay young forever. But what about aging gracefully? I’ve known Suzanna since we were 19 years old and I can tell you that she looks better now, in her 40s than she did back then. I too feel that I look better now. I definitely feel better. I think it is all about making the right choices in life to help you to lead a bountiful life.Yes, I do feel the effects of aging…my eye sight is failing and it is harder to bounce back after adrenal fatigue, but we both believe that when we age, it is imperative to slow down and take better care of yourself with your diet, spiritual practices, exercise, and devoting time to your family. When you are in alignment with your true essence, aging won’t bother you.SUZANNA: “Nothing is permanent but change” as the old Chinese quote says. Aging is inevitable, we all go through it so why not enjoy it and embrace it.I love being in my 40s. I had a very difficult time as a teenager and my twenties were also hard especially being an empath and overly sensitive. As I stepped into my 40s, every year I was able to get more in touch with who I am, what I really want to do in this world and how I want to grow spiritually in every possible way. With aging we become wiser, and more tuned into our body and own authentic self. I really love this part of getting older. I’m looking forward to the next 50 something years!
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