Sometimes great ideas are borne out of mistakes. I often find that the case with beauty products. Recently I ordered the WELL PEOPLE Altruist Mineralist Foundation, which I absolutely love for its ability to build from sheer to full coverage while always looking natural. I took advantage of Integrity Botanicals’ great sampling program to […]

Peppermint is such a familiar, comforting scent—is it not? It makes us feel at home and at ease, and there’s so much more to peppermint than a pleasant aroma and tasty flavor. As one of the oldest and most continuously used therapeutic oils, this happy fragrance is effective at treating a wide range of conditions, […]

  There’s something about the July 4th holiday that makes it officially feel like summer. Our favorite American holiday is often filled with outdoor fun—parades, picnics, swimming and other festivities throughout the day before the sun drops and the fireworks begin. If there’s one day of the summer when we’re likely to be out in […]

One of my favorite things about a dry, powdered face mask is its versatility. While the extra step of blending in a bit of water might turn some people off, to me the blending process is an invitation to explore the mask’s potential and address different skincare issues that come up throughout the year. With […]

It’s strawberry season! I’ve been going through pints of these luscious berries like crazy. They are a great snack when you’re craving something sweet and juicy, and it’s no surprise that this antioxidant rich fruit is nutritious, but did you know that strawberries pack a serious punch for skincare, too? Save a few berries for […]

  Did you know you can use a few things like lemon, salt and coconut oil for routine maintenance in your kitchen? Not only do these pure ingredients have infinite uses in skin care, they work like a charm in the kitchen, saving you money and exposure to harsh cleaning products. You can clean and […]

  Though I adore the sophisticated and highly effective botanical formulas available from green beauty brands, I love a good DIY. It’s easy to craft some things yourself, and not only is it affordable—it can help you begin to understand ingredients in a deeper way, if that’s something you’re interested in. At the very least, […]

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 […]

It’s November, and self-care rituals are paramount at this time of year. As holidays approach and the season gets busy and hectic, it’s important to take moments for yourself to unwind and detox. If you’re already making excuses to yourself about why you don’t have time to indulge in a long, hot bath then you […]

No doubt about it, pumpkin and pumpkin seeds are a healthy dietary choice—but did you realize that pumpkin has incredible benefits when applied to the skin? I love to eat pumpkin seeds on salads and as a snack. They are rich in tryptophan, a mood-boosting amino acid that helps increase serotonin levels and contributes to […]