Best Beginner Essential Oils

Posted by Rainshadow Labs on 1/29/2017 to Oils
When it comes to essential oils, there are so many to choose from! How is a newbie ever supposed to figure out which ones are the best? While we would undoubtedly say that they’re all amazing, for someone just starting out, or even someone who just wants to know that they have a few classic essential oils they can always rely on, there are a few essential oils that make the list of what we would consider essential. Though this list isn’t final, consider it a handy guide for yourself and anyone else wanting to go right to the good stuff, be they curious first timers or seasoned aroma therapists.

Botanical versus Regular Hyaluronic Acid

Posted by Rainshadow Labs on 1/26/2017 to Skin Care

When it comes to hydrating and plumping up your skin, one of the best private label skincare ingredients you could possibly use is Hyaluronic Acid. Not only does it attract water to itself from the environment, it also can hold up to 1000x its own weight in water! That means that, when used in your private label skincare products, all that moisture gets held in your skin which translates into glowing, plump and super soft skin. Sounds simple enough, right? Just use Hyaluronic Acid and you’re good to go- right? Unfortunately, it’s a little more complicated than that. See, there are two different types of Hyaluronic Acid available for use in private label skincare: one that is plant based and one that is not. And for better or worse, the only one you should be using on your skin every day is the one that comes from plants. Here’s why:


Carrot Seed Oil for Your Skin

Posted by Rainshadow Labs on 1/22/2017 to Oils
There are a lot of really fantastic botanical carrier oils for private label skincare. Some are so great that it feels like you’d never have to use any others again. They’re all over the place too: you can find them at the store, online, in specialty stores, and of course for use in your own private label skincare line. One of these oils is not as widely known and talked about as some of the big favorites like Jojoba and Coconut, but nevertheless, it is extremely valuable for use in skincare.

DIY Essential Oil Soaking Salts

Posted by Rainshadow Labs on 1/21/2017 to Oils
One of the best ways to relax and release bodily and psychological tension is by taking a bath- especially if you have some soaking salts. The salts (and/or other minerals) can help to relax your muscles and deliver skin strengthening and soothing minerals. And if you choose to use one that contains real, pure essential oils, the relaxation factor gets even better. However, when you buy a pre made soaking blend, you don’t necessarily have the full control and thus guarantee over the quality of the essential oils used. And that’s where making your soaking blend yourself comes in. Easy, fast, fun and extremely gratifying, here’s how we recommend you make your own relaxing and skin softening soaking blend:

Easy All-In-One Products

Posted by Rainshadow Labs on 1/18/2017 to Skin Care

In a busy world where time is of the essence and it always feels like there’s never enough of it, anything that can do multiple things you need at once is extremely valuable. And this definitely applies to your skincare regimen. A lengthy routine isn’t necessarily the most conducive to success and consistency. In this case, simple is better, and one of the ways to make your private label skincare routine simpler is to use products that do multiple things at once. Wash and exfoliate, moisturize and tone, soothe and youthen- here are a few of the easiest to use multi use products for your skincare routine:


NEW! Essential Oil Starter Kit

Posted by Rainshadow Labs on 1/9/2017 to Oils
It might seem like there’s a big divide between experienced essential oil lovers and up and coming newbies. Those who know their stuff can seem intimidating to those who just barely became acquainted with their first 5. But in reality, the gap isn’t that big, and we just made it a whole lot smaller. Instead of having to decide between the huge selection of essential oils and trying to narrow down the most necessary ones to have on hand, make things easy on yourself and go with a starter kit. Made up of seven of the most versatile, effective, gentle and swoon worthy essential oils in our arsenal, our new essential oil starter kit is everything a brand new enthusiast and seasoned veteran could ask for.