As pet owners, we want to ensure our dogs maintain healthy teeth and gums, but sometimes brushing alone isn’t enough. According to veterinarian Doc Halligan, “While nothing can replace regular brushing every other day, dental sprays and additives can be a helpful supplement, especially for dogs that are difficult to brush.”
There are plenty of choices when it comes to dog mouthwashes and rinses, but not all products are created equal. Paw through these five picks for best dog mouth wash that we found were safe, effective, easy to use and appetizing to the dog.
Oxyfresh Premium Pet Dental Spray is a unique unflavored, alcohol-free solution for a dog’s bad breath. Its patented blend of Oxygene and zinc neutralizes organic compounds that cause bad breath. $14.95/8 oz.; oxyfresh.com
Warren London Dog Dental Spray & Water Additive fights plaque, tartar, bad breath and gum disease with plant-based peppermint extract and cinnamon. It can be added to the dog’s water bowl or applied directly to their gums. $13.99/8 oz.; warrenlondon.com
Let’s talk about what makes a great doggy dental rinse. Hint: If you’ve ever tried to use one, taste is a big factor as it’s not going to do your pup any good if he turns up his nose to the mouth wash. We like to look for these four criteria when shopping for dog mouth wash.
Safe – The product should be specifically formulated for dogs, as human products may contain harmful ingredients.
Effective – Look for products that reduce plaque and tartar buildup, freshen breath and promote healthy gums. Ingredients like chlorhexidine and enzymes can work wonders in combating bacteria.
Appetizing – Dogs can be picky, so choose a mouthwash or dental rinse with natural flavors that appeal to them, like chicken, beef or peanut butter.
Easy to Use – Look for products that are easy to administer so it is less stressful for both you and your dog.
Keeping your dog’s teeth and gums healthy is super important for their overall well-being. Whether you use a dental spray, water additive, or brush their teeth regularly, feel good knowing that taking care of their dental health can lead to a happier and healthier pup!
Italian studio AIM has designed a compact, multi-level apartment interior in Milan organised around a floor-to-ceiling Verde Alpi marble partition.
Created in collaboration with local marble artisans Bianco67, AIM Studio used the wall to divide the various functions of Green Nest, aiming to create an elegant backdrop for a dynamic domestic experience.
Monolithic green marble carves apartment interior by AIM Studio in Milan
“The design challenge [for] Green Nest was to combine the compact size of the dwelling with the desire to create inviting, functional and representative spaces pleasant to live in at all times of the day,” AIM Studio told Dezeen.
“We were looking for a single gesture to characterise the apartment [and were] inspired by the idea of a majestic wall [running] through the heart of the house,” the studio continued. “This massive element, both because of its solid presence and its intrinsic beauty, is the focal point on which the entire design revolves.”
The fluid living spaces can be divided by an operable ribbed glass door
The marble partition was constructed as a permeable threshold between the apartment’s lower level living spaces and a staircase leading to the habitable roof terrace above.
Designed as a single, fluid area, the main living room and bedroom can be separated by full-height ribbed glass doors.
The studio used the marble wall system to host functional storage and compartment spaces
AIM Studio sought to meet the practical requirements of small-footprint living by using the Alpi marble to conceal a series of deep storage compartments.
“More than a monolith, the volume is an inhabited wall whose thickness is continuously perforated, crossed and interrupted to host the different functions of living,” AIM Studio said.
“[It] was designed as a precious shell but [leaves] nothing to chance in terms of containment and management of the space. Every compartment, every opening, has been designed [for utility].”
Behind the marble partition, the staircase to the rooftop terrace was completed with a central lightwell to draw natural light into the space below.
The studio also integrated large windows into the main living area to encourage an interplay of light on the reflective marble surface and to evoke a chiaroscuro-like effect.
The compact kitchen was formed by suspended travertine joinery
Tucked into a corner of the living room, the kitchen was demarcated by suspended travertine joinery and an embossed mirror feature wall.
Neutral-toned fixtures and restrained furniture pieces were selected to balance the apartment’s modern aesthetic and emphasise the drama of the green marble.
An embossed mirror feature wall was connected to the kitchen nook
“We conceived this project as a search for authenticity; a minimal but at the same time welcoming and functional design created through natural, precious [and] timeless materials.”
“We hope that this search for authenticity will be perceived by those who will inhabit these spaces and that it will translate into family atmospheres and elegant, but convivial, environments.”
The studio selected a neutral material palette to emphasise the green marble gesture
Founded in 2012 by Claudio Tognacca in Milan, AIM Studio has projects spanning across architecture, interior design and product development both in Italy and internationally.
A tiny-home community near San Antonio, Texas, is raising eyebrows for marketing pint-sized houses for over $140,000.
Elm Trails is the first tiny-home community built by Lennar, a home construction company based in Florida.
Rhonda Ober, a Lennar representative, told Business Insider that construction started eight months ago and is expected to be completed within a year.
Around half of the 96 homes in the community have already sold, Ober said. The success may come as a surprise given that local coverage of the project in the past few months has highlighted a debate over whether the price tags are too steep.
The controversy resurfaced on Tuesday after a Texas-based entertainment TikTok account shared a satirical real-estate tour of an Elm Trails property priced at upwards of $140,000.
Kicking off the video, which has over 213,000 views, the user said there have been plenty of jokes about Elm Trails and the people who have bought homes there.
“Personally, I’m not sure how you can make fun of somebody for investing in themselves and their future,” he says.
He then gives viewers a lackluster run-through of the small home before ending the video by saying: “Change of plans, we actually are going to make fun of people buying these.”
The video comes after Texas-based real-estate agent Billy Rojo, who goes by Billy the Realtor on TikTok, shared a serious tour of one of the properties in Elm Trails in November. At the time, the home was being marketed for $136,900.
In his TikTok, which has over 776,000 views as of Friday, Rojo described the tiny house as “the most affordable home in San Antonio, Texas.”
It’s safe to say that not everyone was convinced. “This home should never exceed 50k,” one skeptical user wrote.
“It’s basically a Home Depot shed,” another commented.
Despite the comments, Rojo told BI that he stands by his video. He also suggested that Elm Trails skeptics don’t know what a good property deal is in today’s housing market.
“It’s $1,000 a month. It’s very, very affordable compared to your average home right now,” Rojo said.
According to Realtor.com, the median listing price for a home in San Antonio is $300,000 — substantially more than the cost of an Elm Trails tiny home.
However, the website also reported that the median home price per square foot in San Antonio is $171. Rojo said the Elm Trails home he toured was 692 square feet, making the price per square foot roughly $198.
The cost of Elm Trails homes could also be considered steep compared to the average cost of a tiny home in the US. In 2023, Forbes reported that tiny-home prices averaged around $50,000.
Pricey or not, Lennar’s tiny-home venture appears to be a success with buyers.Ober told BI that only one floor plan (called the Henley) is still available for purchase in the community. According to the Lennar website, the starting price of the 661-square-foot home is $159,999.
Ober also said people from “all over” have expressed interest in buying in the community and that similar communities will likely be developed in other states Lennar operates in, such as South Carolina and Florida.
“This is the first of its kind,” Ober said. “Lennar San Antonio is very innovative about how they are thinking.”
After endless time indoors, and the cooler months gaining on us, our skin is crying out for some additional love. While you might be a master of the cleanser-moisturizer combination, and even reach for a weekly mask, there’s a key component that is too often overlooked: facial oil. Throughout skin care’s recent history, facial oil has always received the short end of the stick in terms of reputation. It’s been difficult to unlearn our impression that applying oil to your face only fuels the acne flame — especially as a slew of beauty brands have capitalized on the misconception in the past and pitched face products as “oil-free.”
But it’s high time we understand that oils are crucial to round out a robust skin care routine. While lotions and serums are great for overall hydration, oil can tackle a range of specific issues: scar fading, de-aging, skin smoothing, even sebum balancing. Whether you’re a Vitamin C junkie or prefer a floral-infused formula, there’s a lot to explore when experimenting with beauty’s best-kept secret. Eminence Organics President Boldijarre Koronczay says: “… Facial oils absorb perfectly into the skin, leaving it hydrated and supple.”
What Are Facial Oils?
With roots in skin care dating back to Ancient Egypt and Asia, oils have long since been a go-to when it comes to hydration and repair. Because naturally-produced oils keep our skin cells fresh and hydrated, facial oils work to complement or, at times, supplement their process. They encompass fragrant plant oils (essential oils derived from flowers or roots of one plant or herb alone), non-fragrant plant oils and synthetic oils. Because of their emollience (their capacity to strengthen the skin’s outer layer via lubrication), they are able to seal in water softening your skin as a result.
3 Benefits Of Facial Oils
1. Hydrate The Skin
So, we’ve worked out facial oil is a godsend, but what does it actually do that other products can’t? Well, as it turns out, a range of things. It’s easy to write off oils as just another unnecessary skin care step, but in reality, there’s so much they can do to manage and combat a host of skin ailments. Not only are they lipophilic (dissolving into your skin’s natural lipids to give them an extra boost), they deeply penetrate the skin’s layers to trap moisture — ideal for dehydrated skin — while simultaneously building a protective barrier on the skin’s surface that repels pollutants.
2. Add Nutrients
Of course, these benefits are without factoring in the capabilities of nutrients that are abundant in each facial oil. Certain vitamins or oils derived from particular plants can address specific skin struggles, improving its overall appearance dramatically. Oils created from antioxidant-packed sources are among the most recommended by experts. As to why antioxidants have become beauty’s primary buzzword, all the credit is owed to its properties for reducing the visible signs of aging. UV exposure creates free radicals that deteriorate healthy cells, affecting the appearance of a skin the same way a car that’s been overexposed to the elements begins to rust. Antioxidants stop that process in its tracks while reducing inflammation, which makes antioxidant-heavy oils ideal for sensitive skin.
3. Target Conditions
Contrary to popular belief, various facial oils can also greatly benefit those with acne, particularly oils with antibacterial properties. While we were all once steadfast in the notion that oil products clogged pores and should be avoided, in reality, a lot of acne-sufferers are also navigating extremely dry skin for a variety of reasons, including heavy-duty medications. A lot of topical acne treatments only strip skin of moisture even further, but the right facial oil will reset your oil production and confront pimples head on, all while purifying and soothing. In fact, it’s oil that provides the one-two punch when it comes to pimple-prone skin: accelerating healing while fading the appearance of new scars. There are also oils that make clear skin their mission for acne-sufferers by blending salicylic acid (the acne-fighting super-ingredient) with the fatty acids necessary to correct skin tone and keep your skin supple.
Best Facial Oils For Skin Care Products
Camellia
If the camellia plant sounds unfamiliar to you, you’re not alone. While the wildflower isn’t as well-known as some of your favorite flora, it’s quietly become the skin care industry’s go-to. Because the Japanese-originating ingredient readily absorbs into the skin (no leftover grease!), it’s become a favorite among both those with trepidation about the world of facial oil and on-the-go individuals who want a light product. It’s also highly transdermal (penetrating deeply through the skin’s layers to heal and hydrate from the inside out) and non-comedogenic (doesn’t block pores), so you won’t be suddenly breaking out.
Distilled from cold-pressed camellia seeds, the oil is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants that serve to rejuvenate the skin while reducing the appearance of aging. Roughly 82% of camellia oil’s fatty acids are composed of oleic fatty acid (omega-9). The oil also allows your skin to replenish with key vitamins: A, B, D, E as well as omega-3, rectifying dryness and damage from sun exposure. In fact, this oil is actively superior when it comes to restoring elasticity and nourishing, a must for dry or noticeably aged-looking skin.
Marula
Derived from the African marula fruit tree, once wild and extremely rare, marula has long-since been known for its medicinal capabilities — it was even once known to promote fertility. The oil is extracted from the kernels within the marula fruit as well as from the nut at its center. It is also high in protein and antioxidants like Vitamin E, which both hydrates and boosts the production of collagen. In short, this should be considered a miracle skin care ingredient.
Like camellia, the now-cultivated marula is also quickly absorbed by the skin, so much that it actually serves as a great base for makeup. Because marula encourages the skin’s innate ability to regenerate itself, it is one of the rare ingredients that offers a different benefit to every skin type. Acne? No worries, marula contains microbial properties that may stop pimple-catalyzing bacteria in its tracks. It’s also non-greasy. Alternatively, if you’re looking to combat the visible signs of aging, its capacity as a moisturizer can be highly effective on fine lines and as a general hydrator. As for those navigating skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis, marula is believed to reduce the feeling of itchiness or irritation. It is also known to smell amazing and is the base of many perfumes.
Hemp Seed
Cold-pressed from hemp seeds, hemp oil is a non-comedogenic hydration powerhouse. Chock-full of fatty acids and vitamins, hemp seed oil is known to promote cell regeneration and skin turnover. Because dryness can lead to overproduction of oil (a recipe for acne stimulation), utilizing hemp seed as a moisturizer helps to reduce acne by balancing excess oil. It’s also highly anti-inflammatory, ideal for acne as well as conditions like psoriasis, and it even improves dermatitis.
And that’s not all, hemp oil also offers nutrients that can’t be produced by the body. Linoleic acid and oleic acids are highly nourishing and greatly aid in reducing fine lines and wrinkles. You can apply a small amount to desired areas, or you can use it all over as a great supplement to your skin care routine.
Jojoba
You may be a little more familiar with this oil. Grown in the desert of North America, the jojoba plant prefers an extremely harsh environment. It also produces a nut from which an oil is created, known for its healing properties. Jojoba oil is also particularly special because it is the botanical substance that best mimics human sebum. As such, its beauty benefits are quite literally endless. It’s not only non-comedogenic, but your skin literally can’t distinguish it from the oil your body produces naturally, which means it’s non-irritating and sits on top of the skin to seal in moisture.
But that’s not all jojoba facial oil has to offer. Due to its Vitamin E nutrients, experts believe it is ideal to both assist acne and address the appearance of scarring. An antioxidant powerhouse, jojoba has the ability to reset the oxidative stress on your skin caused by sun exposure and general environmental factors. It’s also antibacterial (goodbye breakouts!) and anti-inflammatory, helping to simultaneously tackle skin that feels irritated from eczema and other conditions. Needless to say, it’s an all-in-one skin savior making it a must-have for combination skin.
Grapeseed
Long-since viewed as a cooking alternative to the much heavier olive oil, grapeseed is also a favorite to be applied topically as a natural beauty product. Extracted from leftover grape seeds (just another gift from wine-makers), grapeseed oil is similar to marula containing microbial properties, perfect for tackling acne-causing bacteria.
Interestingly, grapeseed is unique because it actually helps pre-existing vitamins in your skin (C and E, specifically) to do their job easier and is also anti-inflammatory to help with irritation. Experts claim that grapeseed oil is not only a potent moisturizer, but its restructuring abilities improve skin’s elasticity and evens tone. Grapeseed is also full of antioxidants, which we know by now means reversing the appearance of wrinkles, all while sealing in what’s already serving your skin. It’s a win-win.
Rosehip
When it comes to skin care, rosehip oil has been a lauded staple. Known as one of Kate Middleton’s favorite skin care ingredients, rosehip oil is packed with Vitamin A and has become an anti-aging phenom. This may also be the key to navigating dehydrated or moisturizing eczema-prone skin, simply due to the sheer amount of fatty acids that make up its formula.
Also present in droves are Vitamins C and E, undoing oxidative damage and taking on scars. It’s also very capable in improving the appearance of uneven skin tone caused by conditions such as melasma or general sun damage.
Olive
By preventing the appearance of premature aging caused by sun damage, olive oil remains high up on the list of worthwhile antioxidant-filled products for skin and is even recommended to manage breakouts. Olives are rich in Vitamins A, D, E, and K. These vitamins all provide something different in the skin care realm, but most importantly, deeply hydrate.
Sunflower
Due to the fact it’s loaded with Vitamins A, D and E, sunflower oil also makes the list as a beauty product worth watching. Sunflower is particularly fast-absorbing and non-comedogenic, making it ideal to moisturize dry skin prone to breaking out.
And when it comes to acne-prone skin in particular, sunflower oil can be a real lifesaver. Like hemp seed, sunflower oil contains linoleic acid (omega 6), which is known for its healing properties. It also protects the skin’s natural barrier and has an anti-inflammatory effect, making it ideal for dry skin or eczema.
Seabuckthorn
Despite its name, seabuckthorn oil is not derived from the ocean floor but the fruit and seeds of the seabuckthorn plant. While the thorns on the shrub make it difficult to harvest, it’s an antioxidant explosion (wave goodbye to UV damage) and excellent for sensitive skin. No wonder it’s been a favorite of Chinese medicine for a thousand years. The oil is quickly absorbed into the skin when applied.
If you needed further convincing of its magical properties, the superfruit’s Vitamin C levels are 12 times that of an orange. It also contains over 190 nutrients and phytonutrients and uniquely high fatty acid content. The skin conditions it’s known to improve range from rosacea to psoriasis due to its ability to reduce swelling and redness. It also is shown to improve uneven skin tone while increasing collagen production, resulting in a brighter complexion than ever before.
Argan
Considering the argan tree is the world’s oldest living tree species, it should come as no surprise it has a whole host of beauty benefits. Argan oil comes from the kernels of argan fruit (which resemble large olives), and boasts such high levels of fatty acids and vitamins, it’s been nicknamed “liquid gold.” North African women have been utilizing the oil for centuries, but it’s more recently become popular among beauty junkies to reverse the appearance of sun and dark spots, while also balancing the skin’s sebum for a fresh, matte complexion.
This is one of the rare oils that truly does it all: addressing oxidative stress via key vitamins while linoleic acid soothes inflamed skin, improving overall texture. Studies have also shown that applying argan oil regularly begins to alter skin at a cellular level, actually increasing skin’s water retention. If you’re looking for intense hydration, fast, look no further.
Which Eminence Organics Facial Oil Should I Use For My Skin Type?
While Eminence Organics facial oils are formulated to cater to all skin types, there are some that address more specific issues. Whether you’re looking to balance dry or oily skin, or want to see results but are forced to tiptoe around sensitive skin – there’s an oil for you.
For Dry Skin
Sure, camellia oil is a great asset on its own, but adding marula into the mix is like bathing your skin in recovery elixir. Eminence Organics’ richest facial oil, the Camellia Glow Solid Face Oil, combines luxurious ingredients camellia and marula to create an experience that’s deeply restorative and hydrating. Camellia is known to be moisturizing, making this the oil to smooth and soften the skin. A solid oil that melts into a silky fluid easily absorbed by the skin, Camellia Glow Solid Face Oil is particularly therapeutic. With 87% of users experiencing a noticeable healthy glow after using the formula, this oil ensures that drier skin types will enliven and brighten their complexion.
For Sensitive Skin
If you’re in the market for something that’s also intensely moisturizing that won’t irritate sensitive skin, our Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil will address all hydration needs without causing your skin to break out into a riot. Studies have shown rosehip oil’s vitamin-stacked formula can target drying effects of environmental stressors (think sun exposure or even effects of pollution), while deeply hydrating the skin from the inside out. For those hoping to improve the appearance of dry, red or cracked skin, the added benefits of superfruit seabuckthorn and the ever-resilient jojoba oil provide a moisture blast. Expect nothing short of transformed soft, supple skin.
Labelled a “travel bag essential” by Victoria Beckham, the Facial Recovery Oil is another great option for those who want a serious skin boost for sensitive skin. The Beyond Organic Collection of Biodynamic® products is clinically ensured to be hypoallergenic, with every ingredient organic and certified Biodynamic® (a process that considers both the quality of the materials and manufacturing itself). Containing both deeply moisturizing olive oil, this product evens skin tone and delivers extra moisture around the eye area to quell any puffiness. In essence: a skin care powerhouse in liquid form.
For Oily Skin
Rectifying signs of aging and drying environmental stress is not all the Facial Recovery Oil is ready to take on. It also contains ylang ylang and clary sage to balance the amount of oil on the skin and reduce the appearance of shininess. The ingredients also work together to tackle impurities and improve the appearance of uneven skin tone, with ylang ylang deeply moisturizing the complexion.
For combination skin
If your skin is particularly unpredictable, you’re going to want an oil that covers all your bases. Our Rosehip Triple C + E Firming Oil addresses most skin ailments to do with severe dehydration while the jojoba extract’s ability to mimic natural sebum convinces your skin it’s producing all that goodness on its own. Seabuckthorn’s Vitamin C properties also kick hydration into high gear, so you receive a range of targeted skin solutions in just one product.
Where Do They Fit In A Skin Care Routine?
The nature of a skin care routine is highly personal. Everyone’s skin is different and each individual has certain preferences for its appearance. Nonetheless, a general rule of thumb to garner for most products is to start with the lighter formulas first. Allow them to soak into the skin, then move on up to thicker treatments.
While oils definitely have the capacity to penetrate multiple layers of solution, you should reap the full benefits of a high quality, organic oil by ensuring you layer it in to the correct step of your skin care routine. Facial oils can be applied before or after moisturizers, depending on the products you’re using. They can be applied to treat your skin before your moisturizer, or afterwards so they can sink through the moisturizer into your skin. If you’ve heard of oils coming after moisturizers, sometimes the oil in question are mineral oils that are of such high density they won’t allow for the absorption of anything following the oil (for reference, Eminence Organics facial oils do not contain mineral oils). Another option is to mix your oil with your moisturizer. You can simply add a couple of drops to your other products to lock in their benefits. It’s just about identifying what might work best for your skin.
Find out more about adding facial oils to your skin care routine in this In The Mix video:
How To Apply A Facial Oil
It is important to dispense the right amount of oil (2-4 drops) and warm it up in your hands prior to applying. This will encourage a nice slip and glide, while mitigating any dragging, pulling or irritation of the skin’s surface due to friction. Be sure to apply more oil as needed to avoid the risk of irritating the skin while working the product in — this is especially important for dry skin types.
Massage the warmed oil onto the face and neck using circular and upward massage motions. Massaging the facial oil into skin will not only help to distribute the product evenly, it will warm up the surface of the skin, allowing for better product absorption all while helping to de-puff and contour the face by encouraging lymphatic drainage.
While massaging the oil into the skin is the best way to apply it in most cases, it is recommended that individuals with reactive skin or with any evident trauma or inflammation (think: rosacea or inflamed acne and pustules) pat and press the oil into the skin instead of massaging. This will prevent further irritation or spreading of acne-causing bacteria. When in doubt, consult your local Eminence Organics spa for guidance about application of facial oils on your unique skin.
Now that we’re becoming more versed in skin care, it’s become apparent that oils are as necessary an addition to your regime as moisturizing lotions. Particularly as most of the latter are heavily water-based and therefore not emollient enough to tackle the tough issues. If you’re navigating poor air quality and general environmental stresses, facial oil can serve as your skin’s shield. Temperature shifts are also the ideal time to be working an oil into your daily routine; cold weather can leave your face dry and flaky, while warmer temperatures means constantly mediating UV damage. If you feel your skin drying out, dermatologists claim a dollop of oil can be more effective than moisturizing.
Unlike most skin care products which are clearly designated to specific areas of skin, oil is just as beneficial applied to any part of your body as it is your visage. It’s a great addition to a full body beauty routine, especially if you are experiencing more pronounced dryness or eczema in a particular area. Bottom line? When it comes to hydration, facial oil is the product that will prove itself the most valuable weapon in your skin care arsenal over and over.
To get the most from your skin care, use our Spa Locator to find a spa for in-person or virtual consultations on our facial oils and the product or ingredients that best suit your needs. And, let us know on social media which facial oil you find works best for your skin type.
This article was originally written in September 2020.
Sassafras Lowrey is a Certified Trick Dog Instructor and author of “Tricks In The City,” “Healing/Heeling,” “Bedtime Stories For Rescue Dogs,” and the activity book “Chew This Journal” forthcoming in Summer 2020. Follow Sassafras on Twitter @SassafrasLowrey and at SassafrasLowrey.com
A man from Idaho stole a plane from a Las Vegas hangar and flew it 100 miles to southern California.
The man was arrested and is facing charges of possession of a stolen airplane.
He may also be behind other attempted plane burglaries in the days leading up to his arrest.
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NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — An Idaho man was arrested after stealing a plane from a North Las Vegas hangar, flying it over 100 miles into a southern California airport and eventually running into a desert area after officers inquired about the aircraft.
The man, who is currently in custody in San Bernardino County, faces charges of possession of a stolen airplane and taking stolen property across state lines from the incident, which occurred on Saturday, according to the county sheriff’s department. There could be additional charges in Nevada, according to KSNV-TV.
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North Las Vegas officials said the man could also be behind attempted airplane burglaries in the three previous days before his arrest, according to the station.
The aircraft was valued at about $80,000, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
At Eminence Organic Skin Care, we are passionate about providing the best products to our customers through practices that are gentle on the planet. As leaders in the industry, we are proud and grateful to be recognized with awards acknowledging our passion for creating high-quality, organic products. Here are some of the highlights from 2023:
American Spa Professional’s Choice Awards
We are thrilled to share that for an unprecedented 15th year in a row, Eminence Organics has been honored with the esteemed titles of Favorite Skincare Line and Favorite Company for Product Education in the American Spa Professional’s Choice Awards!
For more than two decades, American Spa has been an industry authority, reaching wellness leaders and decision-makers with news, business advice, research, trends and features on the world’s top spas.
As well as these two record-breaking awards, we are proud and excited to announce that we have been voted Favorite Brightening Line, Favorite Natural Line and Favorite Bodycare Line. These awards are voted on by thousands of estheticians and spa professionals, so it is especially meaningful to be recognized and honored by our peers and those who use and love our products.
Allure’s Best of Beauty 2023 Awards
Another highlight for Eminence Organics in 2023 was being included in Allure’s Best of Beauty 2023 Awards for the Yuzu Solid Body Oil. Editors at Allure, the ultimate beauty magazine for three decades, tested over 8,000 products and recognized this transformative solid body oil that infuses dry, dull skin with dreamy yuzu and vitamin-rich camu camu for radiant, supple and glowing skin.
Spa & Wellness MexiCaribe Product Awards
Spa & Wellness MexiCaribe is the magazine for spa industry professionals and wellness enthusiasts across Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America, and we’re thrilled to have been recognized for three awards from them in 2023.
Dermascope’s annual Aestheticians’ Choice Awards honor the best of beauty — brands, products and people in the professional skin care industry. Every nomination is esthetician-approved and the winners are selected through a month-long voting campaign where Dermascope readers cast votes for their favorite products.
And while we’re celebrating milestones, we are thrilled to announce that we have hit 25 million trees planted as part of our Forests for the Future™initiative. For every product sold, we plant a tree in developing countries around the world, helping global communities restore their environment, grow more food and build a sustainable future. A single tree produces approximately 260 pounds of oxygen per year while also providing a habitat for biodiversity and helping combat climate change. Thanks to this program, Eminence Organics is the first and only skin care company to plant over 25 million trees!
Have you experienced our award-winning skin care products? You can learn more on our Awards page or by visiting your nearest Eminence Organics Spa. If you’re a spa owner, learn more about how you can partner with Eminence Organics.
Finding a wireless solution for Avaya phone is not all that simple. For the most part, Avaya wireless headsets are designed so that if your Avaya phone has a built in hook-switch, then you simply connect the wireless headset through this port which enables you to connect calls without the need of a mechanical lifter. This does not apply to all Avaya phones.
We will discuss the offers available for different Avaya desk phones, including the newest Avaya J100 family all the way to the Call Master consoles next.
Poly Offers:
For Avaya J100/1600/9600 Phones: Avaya J100 family had turned in the newest addition from Avaya for desk phones as they are the entry level desk phone with a nice built in quality for mayor deployments and keeping it in the cost effective matter.
For Avaya J129 : This is going to be the most basic desk phone design on the family. This desk phone does not has a dedicated headset port and the only offer available will be a wireless headset such as a Plantronics CS540 system only. For the same nature of the design of the desk phone and receiver this desk phone is not compatible with mechanical lifters as this phone has a magnetic hook switch and requires the handset (receiver) to be away from the desk phone in order to transfer an active call to the handset.
For Avaya J139, J159, J169, J179, J189, 1600s Family, 9600s Family and select 1400s and 6400s: These phone are a little more advanced , as they include bigger color LCD screens and more features as multiple lines and allows users to customize the phone and soft keys on the phone. For the same reason these phones supports EHS capability for remote answer on wireless headsets. For Poly/Plantronics headsets the EHS recommended would be the APV-63 included in the Poly Savi 7210+EHS Avaya J100 for example. Covering one ear and with a range of up to 400 feet on line of sight, with an over the head wearing style headband and giving the remote answer with a special cable that would be plugged one of the ends into the back of the phone, while the ring sensor on the speaker of the phone, while the other end on the base of the wireless headset.
For Avaya 2420, 4600s, 5420, 5610, 5620, 5621: These phone would be a little more heavy duty style desk phones and for the same reason they have the EHS capability, however they require a different EHS cable from Poly (Plantronics), the APV-66 that is included in the Poly Savi 7220 Stereo +EHS Avaya 2420 4600 5420 5600Series, this EHS will be plugged in the back on the phone, one of the ports of the cable will be plugged into the headset port of the phone and the other port will be plugged into the EU24 port of the Avaya desk phone and this will avoid the use of a mechanical lifter as the HL10.
Important note: These desk phones usually as they are designed to support more soft keys and more features the majority of the time they attach a sidecar to them. If this is the case, the sidecar will be taking over the EU24 port on the back of the phone. When this happens the user can opt for the APV-63 EHS cable and will allow to do the remote answer on that Avaya desk phone with a sidecar.
Jabra Offers:
For Avaya J100/1600/9600 Phones: Jabra offers wireless solutions for the J100 Family, the same case falls on the J129. For the same reason it has a magnetic hook switch the GN1000 lifter will not be compatible with the desk phone as the receiver needs to be away from the phone in order to open the channel, but would be compatible with the Jabra Pro 920 Mono wireless system.
For Avaya J139, J159, J169, J179, J189, 1600s Family, 9600s Family and select 1400s and 6400s: These phones have the EHS capability built in, however for its complexity with different adapters they require either the Jabra Link 33 or the Link 35. For same reason, is always advised to either speak with a knowledgeable person for this matter or use the Jabra Compatibility Guide as reference. If you have a Avaya J139 you will need the Jabra Link 33 included in the Jabra Pro 920+EHS Avaya J100 for your remote answer for example.
For Avaya 2420, 4600s, 5420, 5610, 5620, 5621: Jabra wireless headsets will require the Jabra Link 19, the phone needs to have the latest firmware in order to work properly. Thanks to the simpler design of the EHS adapter, if there is a sidecar being used on these desk phones no need to use a different adapter. The Link 19 only has 2 ends, one that plugs into the back of the phone and the other into the base of the wireless headset.
For Avaya Partner Phones: Partner 18D, Partner 18, Partner 12, Partner 12D, Partner 34, Partner 34D; it is suggested that you use the Plantronics AWH-54 which is essentially equivalent to the old and out dated Plantronics CS50, which was discontinued by Plantronics due to Moore’s Law (New technology evolves as it becomes faster and smaller in less time as before).
Plantronics Options for the Avaya desk phone:
The updated wireless headset for these kind of phones would be the Plantronics CS540 wireless headset system, if want to get the Plantronics reputation on your side.
Unfortunately, the CS540 doesn’t has the built in remote answer offer as the old CS50 used to offer. For the same reason you will need a mechanical lifter (HL10) that would be an attachment for your Avaya 18D for example, and this device will pick up the handset for you by tapping the headset. Plantronics offers a bundle as the Plantronics CS540+HL10 Wireless Headset Bundle, that comes with both devices, so no need to struggle on finding parts.
For people looking for a stereo sound wireless headset, Poly (formerly Plantronics) offers the Savi 7220+HL10 Wireless Headset Bundle Package, with a bigger ear cups than the CS540 as the headset covers the whole ear and a range of up to 400 feet on line of sight. This bundle comes with the remote answer for Avaya desk phones as the Partner 34 for example. The HL10 attachment will let you have the remote answer for your desk phone, letting you answer and end calls by tapping the headset, no need to go back to the desk or even touch the phone.
Jabra Options for the Avaya desk phone:
If Jabra is more on your style, it offers the Jabra Pro 920 +GN1000 Wireless Headset Bundle Package. This is a mono over the head wearing style headset, with a range of up to 325 feet on line of sight. The Jabra Pro 920 offers a easy to install and easy to use interface with really useful voice prompts that allows the user to know when the headset is working properly. Crystal clear sound quality coming from the speaker with safe sound levels that helps to avoid spikes on the coming sound to the user. The base offers LEDs that light up when the headset is charging, the audio link and mute reminder as well when on a call. This would be your entry level wireless headset system with remote answer from Jabra.
For Stereo sound quality from Jabra, the Jabra Pro 920 Duo Wireless Headset will be your way to go. With a similar range as the Mono of up to 325-350 feet and an impressive talk time of up to 8-10 hours of talk time in a single charge with a standby time of up to 36 hours in a single charge. If you need the remote answer for this particular unit, you will need the GN1000 RHL lifter, that will pick up the handset for you and that will open the channel between your Avaya desk phone and your wireless headset.
EPOS Options for the Avaya desk phone:
EPOS (Sennheiser) offers the second generation of the D10 as the new and improved Impact D10 II, with an amazing range of up to 500 feet on line of sight, which can translate on a 200-250 feet regular size office. Allowing the user to go thru walls without any interference and with a talk time of up to 12 hours on a single charge and offering fast charging on the base and headset, making it a wise alternative for users looking for a fast charging, long lasting battery talk time headset. The D10 II offers a convertible wearing style and comes with the ear hook and headband, so the user can choose which style to go. For the remote answer on your Avaya desk phone, such as the Partner 12D, you will need to attach the Sennheiser HSL 10 II lifter, that would allow you to get the remote answer for your phone.
EPOS offers the Impact Wireless headset in a stereo sound flavor, with the new EPOS Impact D30, this is a straight out of the box offer from EPOs for your Avaya desk phone as the Partner 34, with leatherette ear cushions, covering both ears and with the well know EPOS ActiveGard technology, that protects the user of sudden burst in the line. With a similar range as the Mono sibling of up to 500 feet and with the significant similar talk time of up to 12 hours in a single charge, even if this is a stereo sound wireless headset. The Impact D30 is fully compatible with the Sennheiser HSL 10 II lifter for the remote answer of your Avaya desk phone, allowing to answer or end a call by pressing the answer/end call key on your headset.
For Avaya Definity Phones: If your Definity phone has an EU24Port, then you would connect the headset directly into that port. Some Definity phones require that you connect wireless headsets through the handset receiver port while others are connected through the hook-switch. Therefore, no mechanical lifter is needed. Plantronics CS540 Wireless Headset System is the best solution with the exception of Avaya models 4620, 4630SW, 4630, which have built in hook-switches and would not require an HL10 lifter. Depending on your model of phone the setting should be letter A with the volume dials set at 2 or B with the volume dials on 3.
For Avaya Merlin Phones: Most Merlin phones do not have a headset port and for the same reason, you will need to plug the base of your wireless headset and manually pick up the receiver from the phone to open the channel, as the mechanical lifter will not be compatible. This due to the different ring tones on the phone, as they can’t detect when a call comes in and will not give the warning on the headset from the distance. However, if you are not so far from the phone and are able to hear when a call comes in from the distance, you can still use the lifters, as they will mechanically pick up the handset and open the channel. The only thing missing will be the “incoming call” warning sound on the headset when really away from the desk.
What is the difference between the Plantronics Avaya Wireless Systems?
Plantronics used to offer the Avaya AWH-54 with the built in EHS capability compatible for some Avaya desk phones such as Partner Phones as the 12 for example. However this wireless system got discontinued and replaced with the CS540 from Plantronics, for the same reason the CS540 is on a bigger pipeline and fully compatible with any desk phone with a corded handset (receiver) the remote answer of the AWH headset got dropped off in favor of the mechanical lifter offer from Plantronics.
With this new offer it now opens the Pandora Box for more brands of wireless headsets, such as Jabra or EPOS as their headset are fully compatible with those Avaya desk phones, allowing to use remote answer lifters for each wireless headset.
For Avaya Call Master V and VI phones: Wireless headsets ARE wireless headsets compatible. The only thing they will not be compatible will be the remote answer/lifters. As these phones have no hook switch on the receiver and to answer a call they need to press a dedicated key after picking up the receiver. Same process will be done with a wireless headset. The user will have the headset on all the time, if a call comes in, will need to turn on the headset and then open the call/channel on the console and the call go directly thru the headset.
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Completed in 2023, 8VC’s new Austin headquarters are located on a half-acre lot along South Congress Avenue, a busy entertainment district of the Texas capital.
Michael Hsu Office of Architecture renovated an early 20th-century house in Austin
Originally constructed in 1912, the home was once a brothel and had many renovations, becoming the first building south of the city’s Colorado River to have power.
“This project preserves one of the few remaining stately houses on South Congress,” Michael Hsu, founder of his eponymous studio, told Dezeen. “The design takes cues from its past by providing a fresh take on vintage inspirations and opens up the space to accommodate modern uses.”
The design preserved many original details
Using the client’s desire for “an office that felt like a home,” the team revamped the two-storey house into a 4,845-square foot (450-square metre) workspace with multiple production, meeting, and gathering spaces — including a 557-square feet (52-square metre) clubhouse tucked at the back of the property.
The preserved exterior of the building draws on the home’s original stately design but was updated and sealed in a dark matte finished stucco with low-profile dark window frames.
The ground floor is oriented around hearth spaces
Relocating the entry around the side of the property with a grand wrap-around plaza, the home’s original screened porch was traded for a glazed exterior corner that connects the exterior and interior spaces.
The ground floor consists of multiple indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. The interior is organized around a central enfilade and two hearth spaces inspired by the original brick chimneys.
The clients wanted a home-like feel to the interior
The rich, warm-toned interior has a “sophisticated study-like atmosphere is achieved through the careful selection of materials and color-mapped palettes, including walnut wood floors, lime wash paint, striking wall coverings, plaster arches and marble finishes,” the team said.
Plaster arched openings pass from the white central lounge to jewel-toned gathering spaces – one of which features a ribbed black fireplace that appears to melt into the floor in front of a marble coffee table.
A mix of modern and antique furniture was used
“The furnishings, a mix of vintage and modern pieces with luxe fabrics and textures, create a sense of intimacy.”
Designed to be “luxurious but not ostentatious”, the office features textured and sculptural accents like a leather-wrapped reception desk by David Ambrose and a grand chandelier by Karen Hawkins that hangs in the centre of the staircase.
Above, the plan was reorganised with a large open desk layout in the southern corner along the glazed wall and private offices lining the northwestern and northeastern walls.
“The interior was inspired to feel fresh but like it was original to the house,” the team said with “multiple moments of surprise and intrigue depending on where you are in the space”.
Between the main office and the separated clubhouse is a large outdoor gathering area shaded by the heritage tree canopy that the team preserved during construction.
“It was important to us that the building and its design reflect the values of our company and our mission,” 8VC founder Jake Medwell told Dezeen. “It took years to find and build out the right place and we are very happy with the outcome.”
Recently, Michael Hsu Office of Architecture adapted a 1930s church in Austin into a studio for argodesign.
Landscape: MHOA General contractor: The Burt Group MEP: AYS Structural: Structures Owner’s rep: Darrell Arevalo, Urban Terra Waterproofing: Acton Civil: WGI Signage: BIG
