There’s been talk recently in the green beauty world that babassu oil is the new coconut oil. While they share many characteristics, babassu has a few attributes that, in my humble opinion, make it more appealing for skin and hair care. Babassu oil is extracted from the nuts of the babassu palm tree, which grows […]

It seems as though there’s a detox for everything these days. I’m certainly not complaining—I am a huge fan of skin cleanses and detoxes, and I try to keep my diet and daily habits in line by doing things that stimulate the body’s natural detoxification process. It doesn’t have to be complicated, either. Simply adding […]

Zoe Organics is a brand you can count on for family friendly skincare essentials. This delightful line exists to soothe, protect and heal. I rely on this gentle, effective brand for true workhorse product that meet a range of needs. From a great nontoxic bug repellant to the most indispensible all-purpose cream and so much more, […]

  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 […]

It’s officially late October and the leaves are falling all around. While the temperature has yet to dip into truly cool territory, my beauty accessories are in full fall mode. As much as I love to play with color and scent, there are a few items that I’ve been toting around in my handbag this […]

  Hynt Beauty has arrived at Integrity Botanicals and we’re all about this natural makeup line. From intensely beautiful eye shadows to rich lipsticks and hydrating powder foundations, Hynt Beauty is a welcome addition to our makeup kits. While we love bringing you new product reviews and YouTube makeup tutorials on new brands like Hynt […]

Just as I was beginning to pine for some new fall makeup, I got word from Terri that Integrity Botanicals was set to launch Hynt Beauty. One peek at this clean makeup line and I was dying to try all of it. Once I was able to try a selection from Hynt Beauty, I knew […]

Have you ever noticed squalane on an ingredient list and wondered what it is? If your skin is dry and depleted, you should definitely add this ingredient to your routine, but even people with other skin types benefit greatly from squalane. Before we get started, let’s talk about the difference between squalane and squalene, because […]

  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 […]