Though I adore the sophisticated and highly effective botanical formulas available from green beauty brands, I love a good DIY. It’s easy to craft some things yourself, and not only is it affordable—it can help you begin to understand ingredients in a deeper way, if that’s something you’re interested in. At the very least, […]

  Marshmallow root is commonly found in natural skin and hair care products, but have you ever stopped to wonder why? Most of us associate marshmallow with the sweet puffs used for campfire treats and the like. Traditionally, the marshmallows we love to eat were made with powdered marshmallow root. Known as Althea officinalis (Althea […]

  I love a good multitasking product, and I’ve found one in the One Love Organics Easy Does It Foaming Cleanser. This gentle cleanser came into my life right as I ran out of my last bar soap. Apart from Dr. Bronners, it’s been a long time since I tried anything along the lines of […]

  Soapwalla may be best known for formulating one of the most effective all natural deodorants on the market (seriously—it’s one of those products that can change a skeptic’s entire outlook on green beauty). Though it’s true, you’d be remiss not to explore the other offerings from Soapwalla, like the brand new Luxurious Body Oils. […]

  I love a product that takes you by surprise and unexpectedly becomes something you just can’t be without. When the new Henné Organics Luxury Lip Balm was first brought to my attention, it didn’t jump out at me as a must-try product. Don’t get me wrong—the Henné balm looks beautiful with its minimalist branding […]

It’s not easy to create a body oil that’s well balanced. Some are too rich and sit on top of the skin, never really sinking in (and thus staining everything they come into contact with). Some are too light and dry, so they never really moisturize despite absorbing well. That elusive perfect blend is hard to […]

  I love exfoliating treatments, especially when there’s more to the product than meets the eye. At first blush, you may think the Gressa Renewing Polish is just an exfoliating treatment—albeit a great one—but this skin softening formula has a few ingredients that brighten and clarify in addition to the physical exfoliation it offers. The […]

Never ever would I have imagined I’d become a hair product lover. Chalk it up to my fine, mostly straight hair that doesn’t do much or the fact that I have very basic skills in the styling department—I’ve just never used much hair product out of the shower. When I started experimenting with hair products […]

  When you think of ways to relax and let go of tension, massage surely comes to mind. There’s no denying that a massage can do incredible things for an aching, tired body, but have you ever stopped to consider that the muscles in your face can benefit from gentle massage, too? We rarely think […]

  Mahalo has a certain Hawaiian charm that is evident the moment you crack open the bottles and jars. Your senses will come alive. Mahalo has received much love and attention from the green beauty community over the last year or so, and I’ve been dying to try this brand. What I didn’t expect was […]