If you followed our de Mamiel launch back in September, you know that one of the exciting things about de Mamiel is their limited edition seasonal face oils. The de Mamiel Winter Seasonal Facial Oil is here, and de Mamiel describes it as restoring, cocooning and elevating. Indeed, if those adjectives resonate with you—you’re going […]

Do you keep hand creams stashed around your house, office and in your handbags? So do I. Do you find your hands feel dry no matter how many applications of moisturizer you rub in? This is where our experience may differ—I happily don’t have that issue anymore. I’m a frequent hand washer (life gets messier […]

    There’s no end to my love for the heavenly scented products from Osmia Organics, so it’s probably no surprise that I’m completely enamored with the newest additions to the Gem Series and Spa Series—the Osmia Organics Amethyst Body Essence and Sandalwood Body Mousse. Both are perfect for this time of year, especially where scent is […]

  Feeling motivated to get things done and make progress on your 2016 goals? If you’ve already kicked it into high gear post-holidays with work and personal projects and you want to sustain that pace, or if you’re feeling a little sluggish and tired because you didn’t get the proper winter break you needed, then […]

I love bedtime. For me it means taking some quiet moments for myself before drifting off to sleep to read a few pages in a favorite cookbook or aromatherapy text, jot down thoughts about the day or simply unwind. Ritual is a big part of bedtime for me, and it begins in the bathroom where […]

  Though I’m a big fan of regular exfoliation through the winter (bye dry, winter patches), I’m not a big fan of over cleansing skin, which is easier to do than you think. That’s why I limit my winter morning cleanse to a Konjac Sponge followed by a toner like the Hydrating Accelerator. If you’re washing your face […]

    When I was growing up, Lip Smacker was a big deal, especially the Dr. Pepper flavor. Like most families, we also had a stash of Chapstick, Carmex and Vaseline around the house for chapped lips and winter dryness. Somehow, they never seemed to do the trick. My lips would feel extra parched by the […]

Do you exfoliate regularly? People often tell me their skin is dry, and no doubt it can be hard to keep certain complexions hydrated, but my first follow-up question is always, “are you exfoliating?” Here’s the thing—dry skin is often accompanied by visibly clogged pores and a buildup of dead skin cells that aren’t being […]

This is it—the last day of 2015, and what an amazing year it has been! As you know, this is resolution season. Have you been thinking about your goals and dreams for 2016? It’s easy to think big when it comes to resolutions, and I’m doing plenty of that, but there are a few more […]

Osmia Organics may be known for their exquisite soaps and body oils, among other delights, but did you know that Osmia has also launched bath soaks that include a salt bath, tea bath and milk bath? Oh yum. The Organic Milk Bath caught my eye because it’s a little more unusual, and though I’m well […]