I've seen Province Apothecary in stores for several years now but just haven't reached to purchase any of their products. I recently had the opportunity to try their lover's oil via an Instagram giveaway, and I must say, it's a great introduction into the brand! After struggling for years with allergies and eczema, Province Apothecary’s…
It’s been a while since I’ve been floored by a brand, and I have to say, Ranavat Botanics might be one of my 2018 favorites! Borne out of a love for sharing ancient family traditions, Ranavat Botanics founder, Michelle Ranavat, does an inspiring job of incorporating traditional Ayurvedic ingredients into her refreshingly modern formulations. Michelle takes…
I always love to revisit kitchen ingredients for my skincare. Enter raw honey from a local apiary — honey that’s unprocessed and straight from the hive. Rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients, raw honey exhibits antibacterial and antifungal properties, helps heal acne, and can even help with hyperpigmentation. When I first started using honey on my…
It’s Food on Your Face Friday! Is that a thing? Let’s make it a thing! Who am I kidding — I’m willing to put food on my face any day of the week, especially when it’s as nutritionally rich as okra. Jam-packed with vitamin C, vitamin K, magnesium, and thiamine, okra offers a number of…
Truth be told, I've always been a bit skeptical of subscription boxes — most of them seem underwhelming. I can safely say that is NOT the case with Beauty Heroes. After watching and reading reviews about this service for over a year, I finally took the plunge and purchased a 3 month subscription. Yes, it’s…
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When I first saw this product on the shelf of my local Whole Foods, I thought "whipped soap...what the heck...that's so weird?!" One thing's for sure...I simply couldn't walk away. I'm glad I didn't because weird turned out to be wonderful. I purchased the honeysuckle rose scent, which has a mildly sweet aroma. The rose…
I was recently introduced to OY-L, an up-and-coming green beauty brand, via Instagram. Initially enamored by beautiful their packaging, I soon realized there was so much more to love! Living up to their tagline — Beauty Without Secrets — their plant-derived formulations are preservative, paraben, and mineral oil free. Offering a lean and luxurious 10-product skin…
Ok, I'll admit it — I'm a sucker for a bargain, especially a beauty bargain. Don't you feel like you've just won the lottery when you've stumbled upon an affordable, effective, and multipurpose beauty goodie? via GIPHY Well, witch hazel is a beauty bargain for the ages! Witch hazel is a plant whose leaves, bark, and twigs…
I know what you’re thinking — natural deodorant? Will that stuff actually work? Are there any palatable scents available? My journey to find a natural deodorant started several years ago, because I wanted to be more cognizant of the ingredients I put on and in my body. I tried Schmidt’s Natural Deodorant when it was…
Ready for the easiest, most satisfying DIY ever? Covet a spa-like shower experience? I have just the thing for you: shower melts! What in the world is a shower melt?! It's the shower's answer to the bath bomb. While this recipe may not have glitter or rainbows, it sure does have some magic. via GIPHY…
