When I was kid, probably around the 5th grade, one of my mom’s friends sold makeup and skincare from one of those multi-level direct sales companies called BeautiControl. She would come over to our house loaded with makeup samples, and I would watch her and my mom swatch different colors and gab about makeup. One […]

  For many of us, winter is tough on the condition of our skin. Between running the heater on high indoors and being exposed to the harsh cold outdoors, skin just seems to wither and dry up. At best, skin can become uncomfortable, red and itchy. At worst, skin can become painful, cracked, inflamed and […]

  It’s February and that means one thing: Valentine’s Day. As I’ve grown older I’ve noticed many people shrug off February 14th as just a commercial holiday meant to boost candy and greeting card sales. While there is plenty of truth to the commercialization of holidays, did you know that Valentine’s Day has been associated […]

  If you’ve ever had a facial and the esthetician used steam on your face to gently open your pores, you know just how soothing and pleasurable that ritual can be. Steaming isn’t just about giving you a pampering experience. It promotes circulation, which increases the flow of oxygen and other nutrients to the face. […]

  Dental hygiene may not sound very glamorous, but have you tried Theodent? Its chic packaging and pearly white formula defy the average in dental care. Plus, it’s not just free from toxins found in most toothpaste like sodium lauryl sulfates and fluoride — it’s innovative! Theodent boasts a non-toxic alternative to fluoride called Rennou, […]

  When I started my journey into clean skincare, I fell in love with facial oils. The results I was getting were so good, so unexpected that I was encouraged to go all-natural with my routine. Like most people, my initial reaction to the idea of applying oil to my face was one of doubt […]

  It’s late in the winter season. The holiday flurry and New Year’s excitement is well behind us, but the days are still short, dark and cold. This is always the most difficult part of winter for me, and I start craving summer days and feeling quite impatient with the winter season. I know I’m […]

    Rahua’s Voluminous Shampoo and Conditioner have long been one of my all time favorite duos, so I was excited to try the body lotion and shower gel that were recently released. I haven’t used a traditional shower gel or body lotion in a long time. For the past few years, I’ve been using […]

  January is all about brightening dark winter days and starting the New Year with fresh enthusiasm. For this reason I’m inspired by all things citrus this month. Integrity Botanicals has the range of products that showcase citrus ingredients, like pink grapefruit and clementine essential oils, as well as makeup and nail polish colors with a […]

  Let’s explore a way to be resourceful and take care of something that is often overlooked — your hands. Whether you type at a computer all day, work in a kitchen or at a hospital, chances are your hands take a lot of abuse throughout the day. We show so much love to the rest […]