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 […]

  For fans of calming, soothing botanical ingredients, blue tansy is a must-have in skincare. You’ll recognize it by its telltale indigo or blue color as well as its sweet, herbaceous and slightly fruity aroma. Blue tansy, also referred to as tanacetum annuum, gets its color from its high azulene content. Like German chamomile, blue […]

Immune boosting botanicals are something I try to incorporate into my daily routine, and on the rare occasion that I get sick, I double down on the healing and inflammation busting ingredients in my pantry. Earlier in November, I was surrounded by people with really bad colds—the kind that just shut your body down. My […]

For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, last night’s winter solstice marks the longest night of the year and the shortest day of the year. Though the days will steadily get longer and we’ll enjoy more sunlight from here, the winter solstice marks the astronomical beginning of winter, and the start of the three […]

Before I discovered clean beauty, I wasn’t big on hair products—thank goodness, since conventional hair products contain some of the worst ingredients, many of which get inhaled during use. However, the clean beauty hair care brands I love make some of the most innovative and effective styling products that give my hair a much needed […]

If you haven’t been properly introduced to the Vermont-based skincare line Ursa Major, you’re in for a treat. This well-edited line is a total gateway drug to green beauty, especially for people who might be on the fence about using “natural” products. Ursa Major does skincare in a way that feels comfortable and stylish while […]

  As much as I love and depend on face oils to replenish fatty aids and add vitamins and minerals to my skincare routine, I am an ardent fan of a good old-fashioned cream moisturizer. La Bella Figura has been on top of the face oil and serum game for a long time, producing gorgeous […]