True soap bars are very different from those so-called cleansing bars and shower gels you know from the grocery store isles. Once I discovered how amazing true artisan soap can be, it completely changed my shower time ritual. Last year, I was fortunate enough to attend a soap-making workshop with the soap master behind […]

  Ursa Major is on a roll with new product launches, and that excites me to no end. This summer the Force Field Daily Defense Lotion with SPF 18 was a big hit at my house with it’s lightweight but highly moisturizing consistency. As the summer warmth wanes and we creep closer to cool fall […]

  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 […]

  Is your skin feeling congested or dull after a long, hot summer? Fall may be here, but the effects of summer could still be doing a number on your skin. KYPRIS has just released the Deep Forest Clay Detoxifying Mask & Exfoliant, and it’s perfect for getting your skin back into balance before the […]

A friend of mine used to tell me she looked forward to fine lines appearing around her eyes because it would mean she’d lived well and smiled a lot. While I adore this positive outlook on the inevitable aging process we all go through in life, I’d like to keep my eyes as fresh and […]

The Josh Rosebrook Cacao Antioxidant Face Mask is as luscious and rich as the most decadent chocolate frosting. The chocolate scent with its hint of orange really does smell good enough to eat, and while this treat might feel as indulgent as dessert, it’s beyond healthy. The Cacao Antioxidant Face Mask was Josh Rosebrook’s first […]

    These days my mornings start really early and I’m usually short on time. With our busy modern lives, I’m guessing your situation is similar. I love lingering over skincare routines and self-care treatments, but most mornings I’ve got to be efficient with my grooming efforts, so I turn to products that make an impact […]

With so many botanical oil blends on the market now, it takes something special to impress. Maya Chia has been on my wish list of brands to try for a while, and it was instant love once I did. Maya Chia’s skincare line is formulated with chia oil at the heart of the collection, and […]

  One Love Organics has been a staple in my beauty routine for many years, and the company keeps getting better and better thanks to founder Suzanne LeRoux and her vision for simple, pure and effective skincare. It’s rare for a brand to have so many products on my top favorites list, but One Love […]

  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 […]