The first time I saw broccoli seed oil on the ingredient list of a product, I did a double take. After experiencing it for myself, it’s clear that broccoli seed oil is indeed a powerhouse of an ingredient. When cold pressed, broccoli seeds yield a light, non-greasy and easily absorbed oil that has so much […]

There’s a reason why we feel the urge to clean, organize and shed dead weight when spring rolls around. Spring is the season of cleansing and renewal. It’s a fresh start for our environment and our bodies as we emerge from the slow slumberous winter. While you’re busy cleaning out your closets and organizing your […]

What are the chances you have been struggling to balance out your skin as the season shifts from brutal cold to warmer weather, leaving you with dry flakey patches? Or maybe your skin feels relatively balanced because you know the drill and have some beautiful serums and oils that are doing their job, but you’re […]

This year I started with a simple goal: eat more fat, every single day. I’m talking about the kind of dietary fats your body needs to maintain good health and gorgeous skin, not those man-made trans and hydrogenated fats that are super toxic. There are certain fats our bodies must have that only come from […]

Spring is officially here, and with it comes the exciting limited edition new seasonal face oil from de Mamiel. As I’ve come to know de Mamiel’s products and skincare philosophy over the last year, I’m completely on board with seasonal face oils. It makes sense—we’re not going to need the same type of conditioning and […]

  Did you know that real soap goes through a very technical saponification process that renders those silky bars we know and love? True soap is made when you combine fats with an alkali—lye in most cases. The lye reacts with the oils and helps saponify the mixture, turning the liquid into soap. Don’t worry. None […]

    Leave it to W3LL PEOPLE to break the mold when it comes to all natural, nontoxic concealer. One thing is certain—W3LL PEOPLE understands how makeup should perform for everyday wear, and they totally nail it with this new concealer. If you’ve ever heard these dreaded, well-meaning but slightly insulting words from someone, “You look tired,” you’re […]

  When you make the transition to natural products, you realize pretty quickly that products have a shorter shelf-life than their conventional counterparts. While you can expect to see far better results in the health of your skin, you may have to be more conscientious of the expiration date than you were with conventional skincare and […]

  Do you have cookbooks that have influenced your cooking style and food preferences? I have many, including one called “Vegetarian Cooking For Everyone” by Deborah Madision. The book was a wedding gift from our friend Nancy—the same person who taught me about homemade date bites (the equivalent of a Larabar or similar date-based energy […]

  Spring is here! And with everything just beginning to bloom where I live, my makeup mood has shifted from the warmer, richer colors I’m drawn to in winter to lighter, blush and peach toned hues. There are so many colors that work well for spring that also translate well into other seasons, too. However, […]