For those in Nebraska and the Omaha area, here is a compiled list of small businesses to shop from this holiday season that can fit into everyone’s wishlist:

by Flora Bescansa Luers   Skincare masks: whether you’ve heard of them or not, they’ve become quite a phenomenon in the skincare world and can be an important component of your skincare routine. Knowing where to start depends on a variety of factors. According to WebMD, “The type of face mask you choose should depend on your skincare goals, skin type, and product quality.”  There are a wide variety of masks categories and specific types of masks which fall within those categories: Sheet masks Composed of fabric or paper soaked in skincare ingredients. Can be hydrating, brightening, and/or exfoliating. Essentially, a piece of cloth or paper soaked in a water-based serum. Good for dry dehydrated skin and those looking for...

by Corinne Thomas, Interactive Creative Facilitator  Finding skincare products that fit your skin type can be a challenge. Learning your skin type is one of the most important steps to nailing down your skincare routine.  There are five primary types of skin: oily, dry, normal, combination, and sensitive, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). By learning your skin type, you are able to provide the necessary care to your skin to keep it preserved and protected from elements.  The easiest way to learn your skin type (if the name wasn’t enough) is to study your bare skin. Use a gentle foaming cleanser, pat dry, and observe over the next 25-30 minutes. Is it shiny? You would most typically...

by Flora Bescansa Luers   Hyaluronic acid. An ingredient that has become ubiquitous in the skincare world, from lotions, to body wash to serums, whether you’ve noticed it or not. Let’s dive a bit deeper to discover what this ingredient is, where it comes from, and how you can benefit from it.  Hyaluronic acid, or sometimes sodium hyaluronate is a polysaccharide molecule that is a key component of connective tissue, as well as skin, which forms a protective gelatinous matrix around cells. It is only slightly more acidic than the skin’s normal pH of 4.3-4.5, ranging between 3 and 4, meaning it does not have exfoliating properties. However, it has a wide range of other beneficial properties, due to it being...

by Isabelle Akpakoun   Aging is part of the natural process of our skin whether we want it or not. We know that a good skincare routine is essential to take care of it. Our skin is the first layer of our body getting exposed to the world. This fact makes protecting it even more necessary. That is why through the years, experts figured out ways to decrease the effects of aging and one of their research led them to sunscreen. How does sunscreen fight wrinkles? Which type of sunscreen is the best to use? And how does Peeq help in the fight against aging?   Sunscreen or SPF (Sun Protection Factor) is a cream that acts as a barrier...

by Flora Bescansa Luers Since 1950, humans have created 8.3 billion tons of plastic, with 6.3 billion tons of that being trash. Imagine 55 million jumbo jets for reference. Nowadays, mainstream knowledge of plastic’s downsides is known. From contaminated air, contaminated soil, microplastics in our food, there’s a lot to be conscientious of. But what are some alternative perspectives and what are some solutions? And where does Peeq fit into this ecosystem of waste? One final thing to consider before diving in is cardboard use and recycling, and how it compares to plastics. Although there are 7 broad categories of plastic, there are thousands of different types of plastic, each with different types of composition and uses. Plastics 1, 2...

Serums have become more popular in recent years for many reasons. Skincare dates back to roughly 6,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt. Many skincare products have different benefits, but serums offer a wide variety in a simpler form, making them easy to add to your skincare routine.  Serums are designed to protect, hydrate, and nourish your skin. “Serums are thin-viscosity topical products that contain concentrated amounts of active ingredients,” states Dr. Tsippora Shainhouse. Many people ask why you can’t just use a moisturizer or liquid spray, and the simple answer is that since serum is more concentrated, it penetrates the skin faster, and you see results faster.  Some basic skincare products to keep in your cabinet (or your counter) are...

Have you ever wondered why that deep sleep lotion in your drawer actually helps you sleep? The answer may seem spiritual, but it is actually very technical. “Lavender interacts with the neurotransmitter GABA to help quiet the brain and nervous system activity, reducing agitation, aner, aggression, and relentlessness” (Breus, 2018). In short, inhalation of a scent sends a signal to your brain. Much like the smell of cookies may remind you of Grandma’s House or rubber of the school gym, some smells like lavender can stimulate relaxation.  Although lavender is a very common scent, there are many others that can promote relaxation too. Some of these smells include Valerian, Jatamansi, Jasmine, Bergamot, Chamomile, Rose, Fennel, and Veltiver to name a...

SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. Sun Protection Factor is not a measure of the time that someone spends in the sun, instead it is a measurement of solar energy (according to the FDA). Protection against this sun energy is the primary purpose of most sunscreens. Using the FDA’s website and other sites, including Wikipedia, the goal of this article is to better explain what SPF is. SPF ranges from 2 to 60 (according to this site: How to Understand SPF Numbers | HealthGuidance.org), however we at Peeq have seen and used SPF 100. The key to the numbers is that they represent a logarithmic scale, not a linear one. That means that an SPF 2 prevents the absorption of...

Omaha, Nebraska – September 20, 2021 – Peeq Industries announced today that it has closed a $535,000 seed investment round.  The company was formed by two optometrists, Cheryl Chapman and Chris Wolfe, who were researching better treatments for blepharitis.  They partnered with Chapman and Company, an Omaha-based consulting organization, that provided research around their initial problem statement.  The team discovered that generally eyelid hygiene was woefully inadequate.  New tools and cleansers were necessary. Peeq Industries is not a healthcare company despite its origin. Instead it is a company that specializes on cosmetic and skincare around the eyes, specifically the eyelids.  “We were surprised by our initial findings regarding individual hygiene around the eyes,” said Tom Chapman, CEO of Peeq Industries....