Natural Skincare Expert Tata Harper Reveals How to Get the Ultimate Glow All Year Long

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Natural Skincare Expert Tata Harper Reveals How to Get the Ultimate Glow All Year Long

Attention lovers of products that come from Mother Earth: Natural skincare expert Tata Harper, the woman behind Tata Harper Skincare, a brand loved by Jessica Alba, Lake Bell, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tracee Ellis Ross, Julianne Moore, Emma Watson, Brooke Shields, Anne Hathaway and more, sat down with Stylish on Wednesday, January 16, to give us the lowdown on green products and how to achieve the ultimate glow. “Natural beauty is here to stay and it is no longer just a trend, but rather the way the industry as a whole is headed,” Harper says. In other words, thanks to growing interest in ingredients that are grown rather than made and capitalizing on the benefits of materials found in nature, the once niche category has gone mainstream. And staying away from synthetics is something Harper is passionate about. “For us, being 100% natural is non-negotiable. ... We never want to make women choose between health and results or between natural and high-performance. Women should not have to compromise their ideals when it comes to beauty,” she says. Read on to hear more of Harper’s insights and her tips for your best skin yet.

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Natural Skincare Expert Tata Harper Reveals How to Get the Ultimate Glow All Year Long

Attention lovers of products that come from Mother Earth: Natural skincare expert Tata Harper, the woman behind Tata Harper Skincare, a brand loved by Jessica Alba, Lake Bell, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tracee Ellis Ross, Julianne Moore, Emma Watson, Brooke Shields, Anne Hathaway and more, sat down with Stylish on Wednesday, January 16, to give us the lowdown on green products and how to achieve the ultimate glow. “Natural beauty is here to stay and it is no longer just a trend, but rather the way the industry as a whole is headed,” Harper says. In other words, thanks to growing interest in ingredients that are grown rather than made and capitalizing on the benefits of materials found in nature, the once niche category has gone mainstream. And staying away from synthetics is something Harper is passionate about. “For us, being 100% natural is non-negotiable. ... We never want to make women choose between health and results or between natural and high-performance. Women should not have to compromise their ideals when it comes to beauty,” she says. Read on to hear more of Harper’s insights and her tips for your best skin yet.

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Her Skin and Self-Care Philosophies

“I grew up in portside Barranquilla, Colombia in a household of Latin women that loved beauty. My mother and grandmother would host weekly spa parties using DIY masks and homemade skincare concoctions and this fostered a love of beauty and self-care in me from a young age,” she explains. “When I first started my line, no one believed it was possible to create effective, luxurious products from only natural ingredients,” Harper admits. “Now I think it’s our brand philosophy that people love: Beauty without compromise, that’s what Tata Harper Skincare is about.”

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Her Under 5 Minute Skincare Routine

“As a busy mom of three I like to get my morning routine done in under five minutes,” Harper dishes. “That said, I am a maximalist when it comes to skincare and I believe more is more. I love to layer and cocktail my products,” she says. “I don’t wait for things to absorb and I apply products on top of each other while my skin is still wet. I start by double cleansing and then follow with an essence, a serum, an eye serum, an eye cream, a moisturizer and a face oil,” she reveals. 

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The Product That Every Woman Needs

While Harper herself loves to layer on many potions, she does have an answer for the number one most crucial product in your routine. “I’m a big believer that if you’re doing nothing else, you need to be using a serum no matter your skin type,” she dishes. “Serums are the most important step in your routine to hyper-target specific skin concerns,” Harper adds. “If I had to choose a desert island product I would choose the Elixir Vitae. It’s a supercharged serum formulated to act like an injectable, but topically works to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by helping smooth the skins surface and fills the look of fine lines and restores the appearance of youthful plumpness and volume,” she explains.

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Her Tips for Healthy Skin

Besides keeping products clean and green, Harper says diet, vitamins, seeking shade and sleep can all play a role in maintaining your skin. “It is so important to eat well and drinks lots of water in addition to your skincare,” she tells Stylish. “I take a number of daily supplements that are filled with different natural vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and omega-3 fat like Evening Primrose, Flaxseed Oil, Chlorella, Turmeric and Marine Collagen,” she dishes. “I’m also a firm believer in avoiding the sun by wearing a hat and sunscreen always and it’s so important to get enough sleep and let your body recharge each night.”

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How to Get Your Glowiest Skin

To keep your skin glowing throughout the year, Harper recommends stimulating the skin. “For maximum glow, I make sure to get micro-circulation back into my skin with a facial massage when applying product,” she says. “I’ll usually do this as my last step with moisturizer, and a drop or two of oil mixed in. It stimulates the skin so that blood flows easily and oxygen gets transported into every area of the skin,” she continues. “By doing that, you stimulate a lot of collagen growth and get back the youthful, glowy tone.”