Aster & Bay has introduced some new products and is evolving as a young, successful skincare line. (Did you catch my recent review of the beautiful Serum Absolute and Rosewater Mist?) I caught up with Erin Hammond, Aster & Bay founder and formulator, to see what’s new and get the scoop on this stunning apothecary […]

  Deodorant is typically one of the first items that people switch out when cleaning up their personal care products. I often tell people who are interested in healthier products—if nothing else, change your deodorant. Most conventional deodorants contain aluminum and parabens, among other undesirable ingredients. Aluminum is what traditionally makes deodorants “antiperspirant”, but aluminum […]

    Did you know that traditional sunscreen isn’t the only way to protect your skin from sun damage? Many botanical oils and natural ingredients have sun protection power but these alone don’t qualify as “sunscreen” according to the FDA, so they aren’t often thought of as an important part of a robust sun protection […]

  Do you get the summer frizzies? Does your hair act like an untamed animal when the humidity kicks in? I live in an area of the country where the humidity is thick, even swampy at times. In addition, it has been one of the rainiest summers we’ve had in a while. I frequently wake […]

Have you been enjoying watermelon as much as I have this summer? If you need a little inspiration, this post gives you every reason to eat more watermelon (lycopene, potassium and more!). The benefits of watermelon don’t stop there. Cold-pressed watermelon seed oil is one of the best ingredients you can add to your summer […]

Are there mosquitos where you live? I grew up around them and then lived two blissful years in Denver, Colorado where nary a mosquito can be found (I had one bite during my entire residence). Then I moved to the worst place for mosquitos I’ve lived yet. At the height of mosquito season, I’ve been […]

  The Fourth of July is upon us, which means summer vegetables and fruits are kicking. Fresh plums are my favorite, as are tomatoes. The smell of tomato vines is so strong in my memory since as a kid I’d pick tomatoes with my grandfather during summer visits and the pungent green vine scent would […]

  There is so much to love about Aster & Bay. If you haven’t given this apothecary line a shot, I’m going to give you two new reasons to do so: Serum Absolute and Rosewater Mist. Hand made by a husband and wife team out of Atlanta, Georgia, Aster & Bay’s skincare line is 100% […]

This month I nearly tried a DIY I’ve never been brave enough to experiment with—a coconut oil hair mask. As you can tell from the title of this post, I chickened out. I have fine hair that is easily weighed down and prone to oily roots, and I also tend to break out from straight […]

Axiology is a fresh new line of lipstick that has ladies in the green beauty community and beyond a flutter with excitement. With its vegan, non-toxic and conditioning formula plus bold colors and chic packaging, it’s impossible not to lust over Axiology. The founder, Ericka Rodriguez, has gone above and beyond to make Axiology a […]