Over the years I’ve learned so much from the intelligent and creative founders behind some of my favorite clean skincare brands, but when the woman behind the company is also a medical doctor, I’m more eager than normal to hear her perspective on the state of skincare at large and the reasons why we […]

  There are product lines that hook you with their high quality botanical ingredients and superior formulas, and then there are product lines that reel you in with their luscious, dreamy fragrances. Osmia Organics does both, which is one reason that I’ve gifted more Osmia products to friends and family (and myself) over the years […]

We love botanical skincare products that contain essential oils because they offer a range of skin conditioning benefits, not to mention aromatherapy benefits. But did you know that some essential oils can cause skin damage when exposed to ultraviolet light? This reaction is called phototoxicity or photosensitization, and it occurs when a chemical (essential oils […]

Cellulite. The word alone makes women cringe and groan. Everyone is susceptible to it and most of us have some. Depending on our genetics, lifestyle, diet and exercise routines it can be less pronounced or more noticeable. While there is no miracle product that makes cellulite disappear for good, you can help reduce the appearance […]

Tonight is a big night for green beauty. The third and final A Night For Green Beauty takes place in Chicago. It’s free and open to the public, so please join us! I will be there wearing a few hats. I’ve been assisting the ANFGB team as the event coordinator, and I’ll be participating as […]

  Have you made it through the summer without a sunburn or without overheating or feeling uncomfortably hot? Sunburns can wreck a vacation or just make life a little miserable for a short period of time. Sunburns can also do real damage to delicate skin, so it’s very important to help your skin recover using active […]

  Dry brushing has been part of my routine for a long time, but I can remember when the concept seemed novel and a little weird. Now I wouldn’t dream of skipping this easy but effective step. Dry brushing is simple: you “brush” your dry, bare skin with a dry, soft-bristled brush. Most dry brushing […]

  Summertime is ripe with opportunities to get roughed up. Cuts, scrapes, bruises, bug bites and sunburns or skin irritations from the heat and humidity… it can take its toll and leave you with unsightly scars or itchiness that takes forever to stop. We (and kids especially) have more opportunity to be active and out […]

From season to season, it’s important to drink water to maintain healthy skin, hair and more. We’re more susceptible to dehydration in the summer when the heat alone causes us to sweat more than normal or the nice weather inspires us to be more active. The side effects of dehydration are not pretty, and trust me—as […]

If you’re serious about finding a skincare line with the purest organic natural ingredients available, then allow me to introduce you to Bottega Organica. This line takes natural ingredients to a new level by formulating according to their own patented scientific discoveries on the anti-aging effectiveness of plants. While studying the aging process as a […]