I started 141 BEAUTY in March 2020 because I have been diagnosed with the skin condition eczema . I had researched into traditional treatments for such skin conditions, and was horrified to discover that not only does your skin absorb up to 60% of what you put onto it into your blood stream - and so your health can be affected long term - but the majority of products on the market were full of irritants and synthetic ingredients.

 So I set out to create a range of skincare products that not only I could trust, but others could too, and help you feel confident in your own skin again.Our products are still carefully crafted by hand by our skilled team to ensure the highest quality, and we never include animal-derived ingredients (such as beeswax), Parabens, SLS, Silicones, Mineral oils or derivatives of petrochemicals, artificial fragrances, artificial colours, or anything else confusing and synthetic. 

We believe in harnessing the therapeutic aspect of essential oils, base oils, butters and waxes in each of our products help to nourish and nurture your skin - that's what we call plant power!

141 BEAUTY also donates $1.00 from every sale to a foundation of choice that is selected at random at the beginning of every month. This is our way of showing back. One. For. One. We pride our business model on giving back to those in need. With every order, you are helping someone in need. 

What is a Vegan / Vegetarian Product?

Vegan / Vegetarian-friendly beauty products are free of any animal-derived ingredients obtained as a result of animal slaughter. These can also include animal-derived ingredients that do not involve animal slaughter, like honey, beeswax and lanolin.

NOTE ABOUT OUR VEGETARIAN PRODUCTS :

Recently, we discovered that that we had labelled a number of products as vegan, and they may not be. 

It’s possible that some of our products contain the resin of a lac bug (like a beetle), which is used to create ambrettolide, a fragrance ingredient in some of our formulas. We have strict standards for what we classify as vegan, so to be on the safe side, we will no longer consider these products vegan. You can be sure they are 100% vegetarian. 

What are the Benefits of Vitamin E?

Protects Lipid Barrier: "Vitamin E keeps lipids fresh in your skin," explains celebrity esthetician Renée Rouleau. "This helps to keep your skin's protective barrier intact. [Keeping it intact] can help seal up little cracks created in the skin's barrier that can cause moisture to escape and leave the skin feeling tight and dry."

Keeps Skin Moist: As such, vitamin E allows for the long-lasting moisture retention between your skin cells; much longer than products without it. According to Rouleau, it doles out up to 16 hours of hydration.

Heals Skin: Schep explained to us why Vitamin E is so beloved: "The prime benefit of vitamin E is the capability to accelerate healing of skin damage such as burns and wounds by as much as 50% of rate. It is an antioxidant and will heal the skin from sunburn and any form of irritation and injury. It also has the capability to increase moisture content of the skin. As such, it has skin anti-aging capability."

It's an Antioxidant: Vitamin E offers antioxidant (fat-soluble) benefits as well—it helps neutralize harmful free radicals and, due to its antioxidant benefit, can discourage sebum (oil) oxidation, which prevents blackheads. "The words 'anti' and 'oxidant' refer to antioxidation," notes Rouleau. "Since the tip of the hardened and blocked oil in the pores turns dark from oxidation, vitamin E may help slow that process down."

Soothes Skin: Formulas containing vitamin E provide conditioning to environmentally exposed skin; the ingredient works to smooth your skin and make it feel comfortable after irritation from pollution and sun damage.

Protects From the Sun: According to Duke University Medical Center researchers, the vitamin has photo-protective purposes as well. "When vitamin E is combined with vitamin C and used under sunscreen, it can provide four times the protection of sunscreen alone," says Rouleau.

What are the Benefits of Grapeseed Oil?

Combats breakouts: "Grapeseed oil is excellent for treating oily or acne-prone skin," says Plescia. "It’s high in linoleic acid, also known as omega-6 fatty acid, which in addition to fortifying the skin’s barrier and helping to reduce water loss from the skin, may help with acne."

 Lessens redness: "Some studies have also shown linoleic acid to be anti-inflammatory, great for inflamed and red skin often associated with breakouts," says Dr. Plescia.

 Lightens scars: Grapeseed oil contains powerful antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, and fatty acids that work together to fade dark spots and lighten scars. Studies have shown that it can help speed up the healing process and decrease the formation of keloid scars. 

Hydrates and firms: Being that grapeseed oil contains vitamin E—an ingredient commonly found in expensive eye creams that reduces inflammation—as well as moisturizing fatty acids, it can help skin appear tighter and more youthful.

Boosts collagen:Oral studies have shown that grapeseed oil can help repair sun damage and boost collagen repair. In fact, some research suggests it can reduce the appearance of fine lines and stretch marks.

Anti-microbial: Dr. Plescia says that grapeseed oil's anti-microbial properties mean that it deeply cleanses the skin. "Grapeseed oil is mildly astringent and purifying with some antimicrobial properties, often attributed to the level of polyphenolic compounds called catechins," she notes.

Prevents free-radical damage: Grapeseed oil is rich in many other advantageous compounds, including beta-carotene, vitamins D, C, E, and polyphenols. "These compounds have excellent antioxidant abilities making grapeseed oil a strong source of antioxidant benefits, including free radical scavenging and protection from environmental aggressors such UV radiation or pollution," notes Dr. Plescia.

Lessens hyperpigmentation: As mentioned above, it's a jack-of-all trades. So in addition to fighting breakouts, it helps with sun damage and hyerpigmentation. "Grapeseed oil is often used as an ingredient in products designed for oily or acne prone skin as well as dry skin and hyperpigmentation," says Dr. Zeichner.

Evens skin tone: As it contains the antioxidant proanthocyanidin, grapeseed oil "may help to even out skin tone when used consistently," says Dr. King.