Rōzes Beauty: Skincare Starts Within

I am so excited to bring you this interview because not only has Miranda, the Founder of Rōzes Beauty, become a great friend, but she has so much knowledge to give! She created the first ever ready-to-drink Beauty Tōnic using the world's most powerful antioxidant Astaxanthin. Read on for more about Miranda, nourishing your skin from within and why antioxidants are so powerful for our health. Use code LAUREN25 for 25% off your order HERE.

1. What inspired you to tackle skincare from within?

Growing up, diet through whole-foods and plant medicine was a big part in how my family went about treating skin and health issues. As a closeted skeptic, I always thought science-driven interventions were the best way (which actually ended up doing me more harm than good in the long term). When I went through a challenging and stressful period three years ago, my health took a toll and the skin inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and adrenal fatigue I had buried with hormonal birth control came back 10x worse. I turned to Traditional Chinese Medicine as my last resort. To my surprise, I was able to slowly re-balance my body and skin from the inside-out using only natural plants and superfoods!

Through re-discovering the power of superfoods and phytonutrients, I was inspired to bring and share what has worked for me with other women in a fun and enjoyable way! The idea for Rōzes was born and, with the help of doctors and biologists, I created the first ready-to-drink liquid supplement for healthy aging. Rōzes Tōnics use only natural ingredients rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine & modern science.

Our skin is our biggest organ on our body and it is the window to our inner health. I am a firm believer that glowing skin starts from the inside out and that it comes from a balance of three things: skincare topicals, diet, and lifestyle. 

2. I love that you combined Eastern and Western Medicine in order to come up with formula. How did you find that balance and through which ingredients?

My cross-cultural upbringing really allowed me to see the pros and cons in both Eastern and Western Medicine. I knew from the very beginning that I wanted to bring in elements of both into my brand and products. 

Most of the superfoods you see in the Glassy Glow Collection were commonly used by my family and in my own healing journey. Working closely with a PhD in Biology, Naturopathic Doctor, and Traditional Chinese Doctor, we were able to narrow down to 8 superfoods and phytonutrients to promote glowing skin, mood, and overall well-being. The 8 ingredients you see in the Beauty Tōnics are Astaxanthin, Marine Collagen, Vitamin C, Rose, Tremella, Pearl Powder, Horsetail (don't worry, it's a herb), and Goji Berry. Astaxanthin and Vitamin C are the "Western" ingredients, whereas the rest are all inspired from the East. The Tōnics are also lightly sweetened with a superfruit found in the mountains of Southern China, a natural sweetener many of you have grown to love: Monk Fruit. To learn more about the other health benefits of this superfruit, visit our blog here. 

For my family, Rose tea was a big pass-time beverage, Goji Berries were always sprinkled in bone broths and teas, and Tremella Mushrooms were eaten as a hydrating dessert delicacy on special occasions. When I went through my own three month healing course with a Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor, he put me on a unique blend of herbs and superfoods, one of which was called Horsetail, to balance my skin and hormones from within. Collagen has also been used for many years now in Asia, it wasn't until about two years ago that it became the most trendy ingredient here in the West. I knew from the very beginning that I wanted to incorporate collagen, specifically Marine Collagen into my Tōnics (here's why). I also knew I wanted to incorporate ingredients that are backed by science and clinical studies. After reading tons of white papers and partnering with my Biologist, I discovered our holy grail ingredient: Astaxanthin. 

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3. Tell us more about your powerhouse ingredient Astaxanthin.

To start off, Astaxanthin is the World's most powerful antioxidant and it comes from a special species of freshwater algae called Haematococcus pluvialis. It is 6000x stronger than Vitamin C, 800x stronger than CoQ10, and 110x stronger than Vitamin E. Many of the antioxidants we are familiar with only slows down aging, Astaxanthin, on the other hand, has been studied to reverse the signs of aging. Because it's one of few oil-soluble antioxidants, it is able to penetrate through all skin layers to stimulate collagen & elastin production, increase moisture & skin firmness, and reduce fine lines & age spots!

The Astaxanthin we use in our Tōnics is clinically proven to help promote skin benefiting results in 6-8 weeks with just 2-6 mg/day. Each of our Tōnics contain 4mg of this powerhouse ingredient. At this dosage, Astaxanthin is also studied to improve cognitive health, eye health, and muscle recovery/performance. 

In clinical and in-vitro studies, when Astaxanthin is combined with Collagen and Vitamin C, it is able to boost protection of existing collagen in our body, promote additional healthy collagen production, and replenish lost collagen. When other collagen boosting ingredients, like Vitamin C are used alone, it cannot protect or fight off free-radicals and reverse oxidative stress. When Collagen is used alone, it only replenishes the collagen we have lost today, not the collagen we will lose tomorrow. This is why antioxidants, more specifically Astaxanthin, are critical to skin health. It can help stop and reserve the constant cycle of collagen loss. 

Did you know that Astaxanthin is what makes salmon, flamingos, and shellfish red? It protects their bodies from excessive UV damage and much more! If you want to learn even more about Astaxanthin, check out our blog post here.

4. We all know that antioxidants promote health but why? What do they do for the skin specifically?

Antioxidants are the only compound that can fight off free-radicals to slow down or prevent oxidative stress. They do this by giving electrons to unbalanced cells (free radicals) without ever de-stabilizing itself. Free radicals are cells that have lost an electron, making them unbalanced. When they are unbalanced, all they want to do is go steal electrons from other healthy/balanced cells. When no antioxidants are incorporated in our diet, there is no way to  stop and/or reserve the free-radical damage cycle.

Think of an apple, when you cut it open and expose the insides to air, it turns brown. The same thing is happening to us when we are attacked by free radicals which can go beyond just skin health. Many illnesses like cancer and diabetes can arise if not enough antioxidants are incorporated into our diet and if we don't live a healthy lifestyle. Free radicals are created from lack of sleep, stress, unhealthy food consumption, dehydration, overexposure to sunlight, metabolism, and excessive muscular performance.  

For skin, the same thing is happening. The free radicals that we invite into our body can cause oxidative stress, which leads to increased loss of collagen, moisture (hyaluronic acid), and elastin. All of this causes fine lines, age spots, dryness, and more.

5. What differentiates Rōzes Beauty Tōnics from other supplements or functional beverages on the market? 

We created the first ready-to-drink Beauty Tōnic using the world's most powerful antioxidant. Not only are we the first liquid supplement to incorporate this holy grail ingredient along with other superfoods inspired from Traditional Chinese Medicine, we are also one of few supplements that are in liquid form. Liquid form not only makes it more convenient, it also makes it more effective and tasty! 

Liquid form is most commonly used in Eastern Medicine as it's most natural for our stomachs to digest. When compared to pill or gummy form, research shows that liquid form is 98% more effective versus a pill or capsule's 20%-39%. Additionally, it takes seconds to absorb into the body versus 20-30 minutes. 

Not only is liquid more effective, it's just simply more enjoyable and fun! You can drink them as is or make your favorite mocktail recipe with them (I shared my go-to recipe below). Our Tōnics come in three light and refreshing flavors: Hibiscus Blood Orange, Ginger Lemon, and Cucumber Mint.

6. What is your favorite way to enjoy a Rōzes Glassy Glow Beauty Tonic?

I created the Glassy Glow Collection to be on-the-go and ready-to-drink. I wanted something that was convenient and easy for people to incorporate into their unique lifestyles. As the first ready-to-drink beauty supplement on the market using Astaxanthin, all you have to do to nourish your skin is grab, open, and enjoy. But in our new normal of quarantine life, I am loving my immune boosting mocktails with my Glassy Glow Beauty Tōnics! 

Here's a quick and simple recipe I have been using twice a day:

+ 1/2 bottle Glassy Glow Beauty Tōnic of any flavor

+ Splash of cold-pressed ginger root 

+ Splash of lemon or lime

+ Splash of anything sparkling (when I'm feeling boozy, I mix with champagne~)