I’ve been playing with recent makeup releases from some of my favorite brands, and it’s time you know about these goodies if you haven’t discovered them already yourself. The color palettes have been great for late summer, and they’ll transition into fall beautifully. Plus, who doesn’t love new makeup colors to shake up the day-to-day […]

  We know the benefits of drinking water, so why not up your hydration game with additional nutrients and drink herbal tea infusions instead of plain old H20? With a little planning, you can take your water intake to the next level with very little effort. One of my staples is an herbal tea blend […]

  Proper sleep is one of the pillars of health, but our modern lifestyles aren’t always conducive to adequate rest. Our sleep troubles are so common that the CDC has declared that insufficient sleep is a public health problem. Inadequate sleep can have a range of effects on your waking life from trouble learning and […]

  Regular exfoliation makes an enormous difference in how your skin looks, feels and ages. Exfoliation keeps pores looking smaller and more refined. It also helps slow the development of fine lines and wrinkles, making them less prominent. Exfoliation is particularly helpful for acne-prone skin that tends to get congested. Acne causing bacteria can get […]

When your sun kissed glow begins to fade, what do you see first? If it’s signs of hyperpigmentation or a blotchy dull appearance, it’s time to add a healing mask to your regimen. A few of my favorite masks contain active botanical ingredients that were chosen for their ability to brighten, fade signs of sun […]

Chia seed oil has quietly emerged as a popular ingredient in skincare, but you can bet that chia will be the next it botanical oil as more of us discover the results that this superfood delivers when used topically. Chia seed oil is clinically proven to significantly increase skin hydration and skin barrier function, so skin retains […]

The summer is winding down, and it’s time to start thinking about the shift from protecting to repairing. It’s never too early to start incorporating a treatment that helps repair skin that’s stressed and damaged from too much sun, or to help ensure that damage doesn’t appear in the form of fine lines and discoloration […]

Day to day life is far easier to manage when you have supportive tools at your disposal, and mine tend to be botanical in nature. I love aromatherapy in particular, and flower therapy ranks up there for its subtle vibrational effect, too. We often think about aromatherapy when we want to unwind, calm down and […]

  Do you use a toner? My first experience with a “toner” was probably similar to yours — an alcohol-based, highly astringent concoction that I swiped over my face while battling typical breakouts and oily skin. The toner would often burn, and it definitely removed oil, but it was overly harsh and drying. Little did […]

  Ursa Major’s fabulous skincare line is a staple in my home for both me and my husband, so when I found out that they were launching a daily moisturizer with sunscreen I knew it was going to be special. Ursa Major nails it every time when it comes to the texture, finish and efficacy […]