Did you know that real soap goes through a very technical saponification process that renders those silky bars we know and love? True soap is made when you combine fats with an alkali—lye in most cases. The lye reacts with the oils and helps saponify the mixture, turning the liquid into soap. Don’t worry. None […]

    Leave it to W3LL PEOPLE to break the mold when it comes to all natural, nontoxic concealer. One thing is certain—W3LL PEOPLE understands how makeup should perform for everyday wear, and they totally nail it with this new concealer. If you’ve ever heard these dreaded, well-meaning but slightly insulting words from someone, “You look tired,” you’re […]

  When you make the transition to natural products, you realize pretty quickly that products have a shorter shelf-life than their conventional counterparts. While you can expect to see far better results in the health of your skin, you may have to be more conscientious of the expiration date than you were with conventional skincare and […]

  Do you have cookbooks that have influenced your cooking style and food preferences? I have many, including one called “Vegetarian Cooking For Everyone” by Deborah Madision. The book was a wedding gift from our friend Nancy—the same person who taught me about homemade date bites (the equivalent of a Larabar or similar date-based energy […]

  Spring is here! And with everything just beginning to bloom where I live, my makeup mood has shifted from the warmer, richer colors I’m drawn to in winter to lighter, blush and peach toned hues. There are so many colors that work well for spring that also translate well into other seasons, too. However, […]

  Though a scar cream may not sound as alluring and exotic as some of the other products we’re drawn to at Integrity Botanicals, the CELSUS Bio-Intelligence Scar Cream seriously excites me. What can I say? I’m a ingredient nerd at heart, and the CELSUS Bio-Intelligence Scar Cream is the perfect example of how effective […]

  What if I told you there’s a scar cream on the market that’s made with the same beautiful ingredients you’re likely to find in your high end skin smoothing serums and creams? Well there is, and it works. The CELSUS Bio-Intelligence Scar Cream was ahead of the clean beauty curve in many ways. It’s […]

  If you’re looking for something that toes the line between aromatherapy treatment and perfume beautifully, you must check out the new Lotus Wei Full Bloom Anointing Oil. Lotus Wei has recently introduced anointing oils, which are concentrated blends of organic essential oils and therapeutic flower essences in a base of organic jojoba oil, and […]

  Did you know you can use a few things like lemon, salt and coconut oil for routine maintenance in your kitchen? Not only do these pure ingredients have infinite uses in skin care, they work like a charm in the kitchen, saving you money and exposure to harsh cleaning products. You can clean and […]

I’m constantly experimenting with different combinations of products based on what my skin needs from day to day. I’ll never be that person with one routine for the rest of my life—the discovery process is too fun! One morning recently I was in too much of a rush to exfoliate with my usual mix, but […]