When your sun kissed glow begins to fade, what do you see first? If it’s signs of hyperpigmentation or a blotchy dull appearance, it’s time to add a healing mask to your regimen. A few of my favorite masks contain active botanical ingredients that were chosen for their ability to brighten, fade signs of sun […]

Chia seed oil has quietly emerged as a popular ingredient in skincare, but you can bet that chia will be the next it botanical oil as more of us discover the results that this superfood delivers when used topically. Chia seed oil is clinically proven to significantly increase skin hydration and skin barrier function, so skin retains […]

The summer is winding down, and it’s time to start thinking about the shift from protecting to repairing. It’s never too early to start incorporating a treatment that helps repair skin that’s stressed and damaged from too much sun, or to help ensure that damage doesn’t appear in the form of fine lines and discoloration […]

Day to day life is far easier to manage when you have supportive tools at your disposal, and mine tend to be botanical in nature. I love aromatherapy in particular, and flower therapy ranks up there for its subtle vibrational effect, too. We often think about aromatherapy when we want to unwind, calm down and […]

  Do you use a toner? My first experience with a “toner” was probably similar to yours — an alcohol-based, highly astringent concoction that I swiped over my face while battling typical breakouts and oily skin. The toner would often burn, and it definitely removed oil, but it was overly harsh and drying. Little did […]

  Ursa Major’s fabulous skincare line is a staple in my home for both me and my husband, so when I found out that they were launching a daily moisturizer with sunscreen I knew it was going to be special. Ursa Major nails it every time when it comes to the texture, finish and efficacy […]

Peppermint is such a familiar, comforting scent—is it not? It makes us feel at home and at ease, and there’s so much more to peppermint than a pleasant aroma and tasty flavor. As one of the oldest and most continuously used therapeutic oils, this happy fragrance is effective at treating a wide range of conditions, […]

  La Bella Figura’s founders travel all over the world for product inspiration, and it shows in the personality of each formula in their line. Tunisian Barbary fig seed oil has become their signature ingredient, and it’s one of my can’t-live-without-it skincare essentials. La Bella Figura just recently launched a special version of their Barbary […]

  There’s nothing I love more than talking with a brand founder who really knows their stuff and can educate me about topics that impact my health and wellbeing. The science behind natural skincare products and botanical ingredients fascinates me, and the more I know about it the more empowered I feel to make great […]

  Wow, humidity and hot temps sure do a number on how fresh I look and feel, and this week has been brutal in the mid-Atlantic. There’s nothing like a heavy film of sweat during a heat wave to completely undo the beautiful finish of your foundation or color. I had to crack up the […]