Why So Blue (Tansy)?

There’s something magical about Blue Tansy, starting with the name, which sounds whimsical and mysterious on its own, and continuing on to its properties— Blue Tansy is known to be anti-inflammatory, among other attributes— and ending with its remarkable scent. It’s not surprising that Blue Tansy has been a very popular, buzzy ingredient in green […]

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Valentine’s Day Green Beauty Gift Guide

We’ve created these gift guides just for you! A one stop shop for all your green beauty needs, wants and desires this Valentine’s Day. Whether you are looking to shop for your significant other or you’re celebrating Galentine’s Day, we’ve gathered a fun, love-centered collection of natural beauty and personal care products that can help demonstrate […]

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Your Body Needs Skincare, Too!

Most articles about how to care for the skin on your body are published at the start of spring or summer, when people are thinking about wearing shorts, bathing suits, sundresses, and other things that expose their skin to the elements (and to other people’s view!). But I think it’s important to talk about the […]

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Top Product Picks of our Staff from 2019

If you read our Top 3 Staff Picks of 2018 post last year, you’ll recall how hard it was for me to write. Choosing only three favorite items to shout out was like asking me to choose a favorite child. Impossible. I’m a true product junkie! So this year, I’ve narrowed it down for myself […]

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Beauty from Around the World

I love to travel, but I’m often torn between wanting to go to new places where I’ve never been before, and wanting to go back to beloved spots I have previously visited and loved. For example, as a kid, my family went to South Carolina every summer. I could see every inch of our house […]

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Our Holiday Gift Guide is Here!

We’ve created these gift guides just for you! We’ve got everyone on your list covered with our one stop shop for all your green beauty needs. Love It? Start building your wishlist. Create an account and add to your Wishlist so you can keep track of all of your favorites and shopping activity whether you’re on your computer, […]

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Thanksgiving ingredients, from outside in!

Thanksgiving is probably my most favorite holiday — the family gatherings, seeing old friends, watching kids jump in the leaves. You’ll notice that the food part of Thanksgiving didn’t rank on my list, and it’s because, until recently, I wasn’t really into Thanksgiving food. I mean, I’ll eat turkey, that’s fine. And if there’s a […]

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Well-Aging: Aging well

This may sound strange, but I’m a BIG fan of aging. I love it! I love birthdays and getting older and celebrating another year completed. I mean, not to get too dark, but consider the alternative! Aging is living— there’s no way around it! But just because I love living and I feel lucky to […]

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New Season, New Brands, New Products!

If you’ve been following me on social media, or reading this blog, you might know that my family and I moved from New York City to Los Angeles, California this summer. Yeah, it was a big move! I’m still pinching myself to see if it’s real— it feels like a very strange extended vacation so […]

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The Magic of Lavender

When I was a little kid, for no reason other than wanting some extra attention one day, I decided—and proclaimed— that I was allergic to lavender. I have no idea where I got this concept or the inspiration to choose lavender, specifically. I only know that, at the time, it seemed like a great idea. […]

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