One of my favorite things about green beauty is that products are inherently nourishing and healing, even if they are mainly formulated for another purpose, like makeup. The botanical oils and butters that replace ingredients in conventional products (think mineral oil and other petrochemicals, emulsifiers, texturizers and fillers) are just what we need to […]

  At the recent W.E.L.L. Summit in Boston, I had the pleasure of taking a workshop with Jolene Hart, who wrote Eat Pretty—a book that teaches you how to eat for healthy skin. She reminded me what incredible health benefits spices—particularly cinnamon—have when we eat them routinely. Cinnamon, for example, is a potent antioxidant that […]

  Say the words “exfoliating mask” to me and I’m all in. Add protein to the mix, and I’m beyond intrigued. Sometimes simple is so right, as is the case with Osmia Organic’s Protein Exfoliating Mask. Four ingredients work together to provide an experience that is both rich and vigorous. Any dry patches will be […]

  Multi-use products have a big appeal, but for one reason or another they often seem to fall under the makeup category more often than not, or perhaps it’s a balm or moisturizer that works for the body and the face. Nothing too out of the ordinary, right? For this reason, I was intrigued when […]

It’s November, and self-care rituals are paramount at this time of year. As holidays approach and the season gets busy and hectic, it’s important to take moments for yourself to unwind and detox. If you’re already making excuses to yourself about why you don’t have time to indulge in a long, hot bath then you […]

No doubt about it, pumpkin and pumpkin seeds are a healthy dietary choice—but did you realize that pumpkin has incredible benefits when applied to the skin? I love to eat pumpkin seeds on salads and as a snack. They are rich in tryptophan, a mood-boosting amino acid that helps increase serotonin levels and contributes to […]

  When I ran into Munemi Imai and her team at A Night For Green Beauty, I got a glimpse of the true passion MUN has for clean, nutritious skincare and high quality botanical oils. They told me about the new products that they were working on, and it was all too exciting to keep to […]

  Zoe Organics is a family friendly line of skincare products with a special emphasis on caring for moms and babies. The products are so gentle and effective, and though the line is my go-to when shopping for new moms, I have my own stash of Zoe products that I can’t live without—especially during the […]

Fall can be a time of uncertainty for me from a skincare perspective, but I have felt much more confident stepping into the new season with de Mamiel by my side. Before I get into the reasons why I love the delicious products in this supportive line, let me say a bit about the packaging. […]

  Just as quickly as sweater weather arrived, I noticed my skin transition with the season from needing less moisture in my daily routine to needing more. I wanted to treat my face with something nourishing but not heavy, because I’m really just responding to a drop in humidity and crisp fall air, nothing too arctic […]