It’s not easy to create a body oil that’s well balanced. Some are too rich and sit on top of the skin, never really sinking in (and thus staining everything they come into contact with). Some are too light and dry, so they never really moisturize despite absorbing well. That elusive perfect blend is hard to […]

  I love exfoliating treatments, especially when there’s more to the product than meets the eye. At first blush, you may think the Gressa Renewing Polish is just an exfoliating treatment—albeit a great one—but this skin softening formula has a few ingredients that brighten and clarify in addition to the physical exfoliation it offers. The […]

Never ever would I have imagined I’d become a hair product lover. Chalk it up to my fine, mostly straight hair that doesn’t do much or the fact that I have very basic skills in the styling department—I’ve just never used much hair product out of the shower. When I started experimenting with hair products […]

  When you think of ways to relax and let go of tension, massage surely comes to mind. There’s no denying that a massage can do incredible things for an aching, tired body, but have you ever stopped to consider that the muscles in your face can benefit from gentle massage, too? We rarely think […]

  Mahalo has a certain Hawaiian charm that is evident the moment you crack open the bottles and jars. Your senses will come alive. Mahalo has received much love and attention from the green beauty community over the last year or so, and I’ve been dying to try this brand. What I didn’t expect was […]

  This week a very special skin care line launches at Integrity Botanicals—Mahalo! I had the pleasure of meeting Maryna, the founder of Mahalo, at A Night For Green Beauty in Chicago, and she’s as kind and enthusiastic as can be—the kind of person you know instantly you’d love to share a meal with. What […]

It’s February and love is in the air. Oh wait, isn’t it? If your answer is “not so much”, Lotus Wei has a remedy for that, and it’s comprised of flower essences and gorgeous smelling essential oils. I’m talking about the Lotus Wei Infinite Love collection, which promotes unconditional love for yourself and others, helps […]

Whether you’re into football or not, the Super Bowl has become an iconic, honorary American holiday of sorts. Friends and families gather and cheer on their favorite team, or just show up for the good company, insane commercials, the half-time show and all the snack foods we can muster. I love these game-day foods as […]

  Valentine’s Day is around the corner! Do you love Valentine’s as much as I do? Sometimes my more cynical friends blow it off as super commercialized (is there a holiday that isn’t?), but I think it’s brilliant that we have a day dedicated to sharing our love and affection with others. My loved ones know […]

Have you noticed helichrysum in the ingredients of many of your skin care products? There’s a good reason for that. Helichrysum is an essential oil that promotes skin regeneration and acts as a super healer. There are over 600 species of flowers in the helichrysum genus, which is part of the sunflower family. The type […]