A friend of mine used to tell me she looked forward to fine lines appearing around her eyes because it would mean she’d lived well and smiled a lot. While I adore this positive outlook on the inevitable aging process we all go through in life, I’d like to keep my eyes as fresh and […]

Do you feel it yet? That mental shift that begins to quietly take shape after Labor Day? Fall is coming. There already some leaves beginning to collect in my yard, and the sun is setting way earlier—no more long summer days. I love this part of the year because there’s this quiet little lull where […]

  There are certain botanical oils that seem to have the magic touch for a range of common issues, particularly issues rooted in hormone imbalance. Evening primrose oil is one such ingredient. It’s amazing how often hormonal imbalance is responsible for whatever problem we’re suffering from—particularly when it comes to skin concerns—and evening primrose oil […]

The Josh Rosebrook Cacao Antioxidant Face Mask is as luscious and rich as the most decadent chocolate frosting. The chocolate scent with its hint of orange really does smell good enough to eat, and while this treat might feel as indulgent as dessert, it’s beyond healthy. The Cacao Antioxidant Face Mask was Josh Rosebrook’s first […]

    These days my mornings start really early and I’m usually short on time. With our busy modern lives, I’m guessing your situation is similar. I love lingering over skincare routines and self-care treatments, but most mornings I’ve got to be efficient with my grooming efforts, so I turn to products that make an impact […]

  This week we’re celebrating the launch of Maya Chia at Integrity Botanicals, which gives us the perfect excuse to ask the founder, Susanne Norwitz, a round of questions about her beautiful line of skincare products. The well-edited collection features one of nature’s true super foods—chia, so the next time you’re making chia pudding or […]

With so many botanical oil blends on the market now, it takes something special to impress. Maya Chia has been on my wish list of brands to try for a while, and it was instant love once I did. Maya Chia’s skincare line is formulated with chia oil at the heart of the collection, and […]

  One Love Organics has been a staple in my beauty routine for many years, and the company keeps getting better and better thanks to founder Suzanne LeRoux and her vision for simple, pure and effective skincare. It’s rare for a brand to have so many products on my top favorites list, but One Love […]

I’ve been playing with recent makeup releases from some of my favorite brands, and it’s time you know about these goodies if you haven’t discovered them already yourself. The color palettes have been great for late summer, and they’ll transition into fall beautifully. Plus, who doesn’t love new makeup colors to shake up the day-to-day […]

  We know the benefits of drinking water, so why not up your hydration game with additional nutrients and drink herbal tea infusions instead of plain old H20? With a little planning, you can take your water intake to the next level with very little effort. One of my staples is an herbal tea blend […]