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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  Several years ago, I was researching natural skincare traditions and came across what people referred to as “Aleppo soap”—an olive oil based castile soap blended with laurel oil, which is abundant in Syria. The soap was said to promote clear, soft skin, but as fate would have it, I never got my hands on […]

  Laurel Whole Plant Organics is all about raw, unrefined whole plant ingredients, and I adore this brand’s concept. My own approach to skincare is very much one in which I’m “feeding” my skin with nutrient dense ingredients in the same way I feed and nourish my body with healthy wholesome foods, so Laurel’s philosophy […]

  One of my favorite things about green beauty is that products are inherently nourishing and healing, even if they are mainly formulated for another purpose, like makeup. The botanical oils and butters that replace ingredients in conventional products (think mineral oil and other petrochemicals, emulsifiers, texturizers and fillers) are just what we need to […]

  At the recent W.E.L.L. Summit in Boston, I had the pleasure of taking a workshop with Jolene Hart, who wrote Eat Pretty—a book that teaches you how to eat for healthy skin. She reminded me what incredible health benefits spices—particularly cinnamon—have when we eat them routinely. Cinnamon, for example, is a potent antioxidant that […]

  Say the words “exfoliating mask” to me and I’m all in. Add protein to the mix, and I’m beyond intrigued. Sometimes simple is so right, as is the case with Osmia Organic’s Protein Exfoliating Mask. Four ingredients work together to provide an experience that is both rich and vigorous. Any dry patches will be […]