After struggling with chronic health issues, they found a natural ingredient that seemed to work miracles for hormone-related skin problems.
When your body is plagued by inflammatory health conditions like endometriosis or rosacea, the urge to crawl out of your skin is a familiar one. We all know how a simple pimple can completely tank your mood, so imagine how you’d feel facing a skin flare-up caused by an underlying medical issue that’s totally out of your control. Those familiar with this scenario or who’ve experienced hormonal-induced skin issues (hello, menopause) have probably ventured to the depths of the skincare industry in the hopes of finally finding the product that meets their needs, and know the frustration of striking out over and over. All the while, you’re also trying to fight or understand the underlying condition that’s causing all these additional problems in the first place. It’s a lot. That precise feeling is what inspired mother-daughter duo Nicole Manke and Ande Sozzi to develop L’AMARUE.
After struggling with chronic health conditions, Manke and Sozzi began looking for natural treatments to ease symptoms, like skin reactions, caused by endometriosis and other inflammatory hormone-related issues. During this time, they discovered that the natural compound diindolylmethane 3’3 (DIM) seemed like a miracle: It not only drastically improved their skin, but it made them feel better, too.
DIM is naturally found in cruciferous veggies like kale and broccoli, but it’s also been used in hormonal health supplements, where it’s shown to help metabolize excess estrogen. The natural ingredient is key in what Sozzi and Manke have dubbed the Heart to Heart Complex, and it’s present in all of L’AMARUE’s products, including a lip balm, face cream, and eye cream. This patent-pending hero ingredient encourages positive protein pathway signaling between layers of skin, essentially telling it to manage skin inflammation issues like acne or psoriasis, stimulate collagen growth, fight dryness, and more. Translation: It helps your skin heal from deep within, instead of just treating the outermost layers, leaving you with a healthier, clearer visage.
Sozzi and Manke aren’t the only ones experiencing the benefits, though — since creating L’AMARUE, hundreds of people have reported smoother skin, fewer itchy eczema patches, and decreased hormonal acne (both for teenage to menopausal breakouts). One of its crucial pluses is that it’s also safe to use in conjunction with other skincare products, including vitamin C and retinol. It’s also vegan and gluten-free.
With Mother’s Day around the corner, now’s the time to invest in new self-care products for yourself or another mama in your life. Not only will you be giving yourself or someone else the gift of smooth, moisturized skin, but you’ll also be supporting a mom-and-daughter business in the process.
Our Favorite Products From L’AMARUE
The Body Cream
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Commerce editor Katie P. found that her (self-described) embarrassingly flaky skin on her legs improved overnight after smoothing on L’AMARUE’s Body Cream. She says the scent wasn’t overwhelming or perfume-y, which is something she can’t stand. It also absorbed quickly after application, without leaving that greasy or slimy feeling behind, making it a mainstay in her nightly routine.
The Face Cream
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It’s finally time to stop searching for that universal cream that can moisturize, smooth, and brighten all in one step. Made with the Heart to Heart complex, this lightweight face cream glides on easily and helps reduce skin inflammation on a cellular level. It doesn’t leave behind any residue, and it’s safe to use under sunscreen.
The Eye Cream
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Using retinol on the delicate skin around your eyes can reduce the look of fine lines, but it can also lead to itchy, flaky skin and hurt your eyes if you get it too close (which we’ve all done). Skip the risk with this gentle cream. It has a hybrid, gel-cream consistency that’s safe to use around your eyes without irritating the sensitive areas. It can even be used under makeup, and it won’t cause your concealer to transfer or crease. Almost instantly, it can reduce the appearance of fine lines and puffiness.
The Daily Vitamin Serum
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For those who prefer a serum, you’re in luck, because this is the newest addition to the L’AMARUE lineup. One reviewer called it a “Magic Eraser for my pores,” saying that it smoothed her skin and helped calm redness caused by acne overnight. The formula contains the Heart to Heart complex, along with powerful antioxidants that help prevent and rewind signs of aging.
