It’s national honey month! This superfood is worth celebrating all year long. Honey is one of the most potent ingredients in natural skincare, yet despite all its power it is one of the most delicate and gentle ingredients you can put on your face. Honey belongs in every skincare routine—from young, oily and acne-ridden complexions […]

  Over the years I’ve learned so much from the intelligent and creative founders behind some of my favorite clean skincare brands, but when the woman behind the company is also a medical doctor, I’m more eager than normal to hear her perspective on the state of skincare at large and the reasons why we […]

  There are product lines that hook you with their high quality botanical ingredients and superior formulas, and then there are product lines that reel you in with their luscious, dreamy fragrances. Osmia Organics does both, which is one reason that I’ve gifted more Osmia products to friends and family (and myself) over the years […]

Labor Day is a great excuse to gather your friends and family for a shared meal, but what fun is a holiday if you spend all your time prepping for the gathering? I like to choose simple recipes that feature the fresh produce that is in abundance at this time of year. Right about now, […]

  Who doesn’t get excited about a new Josh Rosebrook release? From his skincare to his hair care formulations, Josh Rosebrook brings a special element to green beauty that is refreshing. His products are full of gorgeous botanical extracts and natural ingredients that synergize to deliver an experience that is as effective as it is […]

  Hello, September. Once again, the rhythm of life brings us around to the fall season, which means the back to school buzz is upon us. How does summer fly by so quickly? If you have little ones, or even not so little ones, staying organized and prepared during the school season isn’t just a […]

  Have you done most of your makeup shopping at the drugstore, Sephora or the department store counters? Well girlfriends and boyfriends, there’s a better way to get your cosmetics fix, and those retailers are far from it. Swapping your conventional makeup products for healthy, nontoxic cosmetics has never been easier, and that’s because clean beauty […]

    Fall is right around the corner, which means it’s time to make the most of those luscious summer fruits and vegetables. At my house, that means fresh sweet corn and lots of it. We eat the classic version of corn on the cob often—drop whole ears of corn into simmering water just long […]

We love botanical skincare products that contain essential oils because they offer a range of skin conditioning benefits, not to mention aromatherapy benefits. But did you know that some essential oils can cause skin damage when exposed to ultraviolet light? This reaction is called phototoxicity or photosensitization, and it occurs when a chemical (essential oils […]

  La Bella Figura has become synonymous with global beauty in my book. The founders behind the brand travel the world and take inspiration from the beautiful natural ingredients found across the globe. Whether it’s kakadu plum cellular extract from Australia or barbary fig seed oil from Tunisia, their ingredients speak to their love for […]