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Le Visage: New Year, New Look

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A New Year brings forth, new beginnings and resolutions.  Often when looking back on the last year, we contemplate our resolutions.  We often find ourselves wanting to make changes.  Those changes might include a desire for more positivity and relaxation in your life.  With this in mind, consider choosing to resolve to treat yourself.  Maybe last year you found yourself exhausted and craving some time just for yourself to read a good book or have a spa day.  If that is you, then choose to take time for yourself each day, whether it is 15mins-or 30mins.  Take some time to give yourself a little pampering and rejuvenate yourself from a long day at work.  Trust me, you will thank yourself in the long run.  A good way to start your day or end your day is with a beauty routine that helps you feel empowered, happy and rejuvenated.  Taking some time out of each day to treat yourself with a little pampering will have you feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on the world.  It …

Dive Into Coral Reef Conservation

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Grand Cayman Eco Divers has officially launched their non-profit foundation “Eco Divers Reef Foundation” established 28 November 2017 and is based in the Cayman Islands.  Founders Brittany Balli and Aaron Hunt, are a husband and wife team, that are dedicated to their Coral Nursery Program aimed to restore fragile and damaged reefs in the Cayman Islands.  A primary focus of their coral conservation efforts is maintaining local coral nurseries and coral out plant sites.  Since the inception of coral nurseries in the Cayman Islands it has proven to be successful.  Likewise, they are devoted to ensuring a positive future for Cayman’s reefs by educating the youth and the community of the Cayman Islands about the importance of coral reefs, ocean conservation and the proper techniques of working with coral nurseries.  Their non-profit foundation was created as a separate organization from their dive company Grand Cayman Eco Divers to help generate funding for coral conservation efforts in the Cayman Islands. Conserving Cayman’s Reefs   Over the last few decades, the Cayman Islands has seen a significant …

2018 Resolutions: 6 Single-Use Plastics You Can Quit Right Now

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The beginning of a new year is the time many people find themselves reflecting on their resolutions and new goals for the year ahead.  Whilst we always have the best intentions to keep our resolutions, most often somewhere along the way we tend to fall short at keeping all our new years resolutions and goals or staying on track.  Below are green resolutions for the new year with a focus on going plastic-free.  Specifically, to stop using single-use plastics.  6 single-use plastic items you can quit right now are: straws, plastic bags, disposable plastic cutlery, disposable plastic containers, water bottles, single-use coffee cups. Feel free to aim to achieve all of them, or start small and commit to one or two and follow through.  Small steps add up to making a huge impact. Save The Seas by going Plastic-Free  1. Say NO to Plastic Straws A small and simple act such as, stop using plastic straws can make a huge impact.  If your drink requires a straw, then consider investing in a reusable straw.  When …

Cayman Islands Coral Watch Programme

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On 23rd September 2017, the Cayman Islands Department of Environment (DOE) documented the first reports of a new coral bleaching event in the Cayman Islands.  Scientists have been investigating how widespread and intense the bleaching is across all three islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.  A particularly striking find was on Andes Reef, north coast of Grand Cayman, where there were sightings of coral bleaching happening up to depths of 50 meters.  This year’s coral bleaching event has been meticulously monitored and documented by the DOE and they continue to gather data, photos, videos and conduct surveys to fully assess the impact.  As the DOE documents this stress response, they are paying close attention to 3 particular factors: 1.       Which locations of coral reefs are affected by the bleaching 2.       What species of coral are affected and which are remaining healthy 3.       What depths are bleached corals found For instance, some coral reefs on the west side of the island in shallow depths currently …

Le Visage: Holiday Survival Kit

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Let’s face it, as fun as the holidays are we all get a little worn down from all the parting like Gatsby, the Champagne flowing brunches, Christmas movie marathons while drinking hot cocoa topped with marshmallows, holiday shopping, gift wrapping, and the epic everything made from scratch family dinners.  We all power through because It is truly the most wonderful time of the year.  In between all the festivities, we should take some time for ourselves to recuperate and rejuvenate.  Le Visage  has an array of delightful items that will keep you looking your best and feel rejuvenated all through the holiday season.  Get ready for it… The ultimate Holiday Survival Kit.  Visit Le Visage at Camana Bay to pick up these great finds to help you survive the holidays.  The best part about these items is that they are all top quality, ethically made and animal cruelty free. The Holiday Survival Kit 1.Elemis Soothing Glow Candle, CI $37 When you find that moment to have all to yourself, or that Sunday morning that you …

Sage Larock: Making Waves With Sustainable Fashion

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Taryn Sage Larock is making waves in the fashion industry.  As a former model and now fashion designer, her passion for fashion and dedication to ocean advocacy reflects in her modern sustainable luxury collection of swimwear and apparel.  Her collection is “clothing that is naturally beautiful both inside and out” it is entirely sustainable, ethically made, animal cruelty free and made with the ocean in mind.  Sage Larock offers limited edition pieces that have a timeless and classic appeal.  At the heart of her clothing line is staying authentic to her love for the ocean by ensuring all of her pieces are made in both a sustainable and ethical manner.  A key component to her swimsuit collection and apparel is that they are made from “sustainable fabrics such as organic OEKO-TEX® certified cotton, Italian recycled poly fabric, which is made of recycled fishing nets and plastic debris recovered from the ocean, and extra soft hemp jersey, which is grown and produced without any chemicals” highlighting eco-friendly options that transcend and create sustainable luxury fashion. Sustainability …