Do you have trouble achieving balanced skin? We often have this idea that our skin is one thing—oily, dry, combination—and treating our skin as if it’s always one type can exacerbate imbalances. This is why it’s important to really listen to your skin and observe what it needs from day to day. For example, […]

Ursa Major is such an easy brand to love. They make family friendly, unisex products that feel and smell amazing with clean ingredients. Did I mention how reasonably priced the products are? Ursa Major’s branding really stands apart, too. It’s fun, modern and stylish with clever little quips on the bottles like “YOU are the […]

It’s strawberry season! I’ve been going through pints of these luscious berries like crazy. They are a great snack when you’re craving something sweet and juicy, and it’s no surprise that this antioxidant rich fruit is nutritious, but did you know that strawberries pack a serious punch for skincare, too? Save a few berries for […]

    After creating one of the most luxurious lip balms on the market, Henné Organics is back with the perfect compliment—Rose Diamonds Lip Exfoliator. I tried my first lip exfoliator at the young age of 10. Not because my kid lips needed it, but because my mom had one and it seemed novel and […]

In case you haven’t been following along, I’ve been working my way through the incredible Lotus Wei collection of flower elixirs, mists and anointing oils. Radiant Energy was perfect for kicking off the New Year, while the Infinite Love collection was an obvious choice for February. Now that spring is in full bloom, I’m feeling […]

The first time I saw broccoli seed oil on the ingredient list of a product, I did a double take. After experiencing it for myself, it’s clear that broccoli seed oil is indeed a powerhouse of an ingredient. When cold pressed, broccoli seeds yield a light, non-greasy and easily absorbed oil that has so much […]

There’s a reason why we feel the urge to clean, organize and shed dead weight when spring rolls around. Spring is the season of cleansing and renewal. It’s a fresh start for our environment and our bodies as we emerge from the slow slumberous winter. While you’re busy cleaning out your closets and organizing your […]

What are the chances you have been struggling to balance out your skin as the season shifts from brutal cold to warmer weather, leaving you with dry flakey patches? Or maybe your skin feels relatively balanced because you know the drill and have some beautiful serums and oils that are doing their job, but you’re […]

This year I started with a simple goal: eat more fat, every single day. I’m talking about the kind of dietary fats your body needs to maintain good health and gorgeous skin, not those man-made trans and hydrogenated fats that are super toxic. There are certain fats our bodies must have that only come from […]

Spring is officially here, and with it comes the exciting limited edition new seasonal face oil from de Mamiel. As I’ve come to know de Mamiel’s products and skincare philosophy over the last year, I’m completely on board with seasonal face oils. It makes sense—we’re not going to need the same type of conditioning and […]