The Truth About Your Sunscreen + Safer Alternatives

Now that summer has finally graced us with her presence, it’s time to cover yourself in sunscreen...and lots of it. This is the number one summer essential on everyone’s list, but don’t think you can skip it if you’re just hanging out in your own backyard. SPF is the only thing that will protect your skin against harmful UV rays that accelerate ...
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The Dirt on Common Preservatives

As a consumer, even of natural skincare products, it can be hard to decode the ingredient list of a product - especially since most of us aren’t chemists. It wasn’t that long ago that we set the record straight on six common myths surrounding organic skincare; specifically, the one that stirs up the most questions and controversy: preservatives...
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How to Color Hair Naturally and Say Goodbye to Nasty Chemicals

It’s true, we all know how hair can transform how we look and feel, but is slathering your hair in chemicals and risking your health really worth a new do?   Fortunately, there are natural ways you can lighten, darken or simply brighten your hair without all those harsh chemicals that can leave your scalp burning like crazy; you blonde haired ga...
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Essential Oils For Beginners

Essential oils are all the rage these days and we wouldn’t be surprised if you have a diffuser or two in your home. While you may be able to recognize that essential oils are beneficial to your health, do you really know which scents go with which moods, and how to properly use essential oils on your skin? To answer a few of the most common ques...
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The Importance Of Adventuring Abroad + Skincare Travel Tips

  Many of us settle into our day job and become accustomed to that 9-5 grind without ever really experiencing the joy and freedom of traveling. While being passionate about work is admirable, the idea that work -and ONLY work- is the most important part of life makes us sad; there are SO many wonderful opportunities that arise when we expand our...
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Why Shopping Organic Clothing Should Be The New Norm

  Most of us go through our days easily looking past all that is around us. We’ve become so accustomed to being “users” that we don’t take a minute to consider where our pots, pans, rugs, bedding, and so much more come from. While there are many things we have become more knowledgeable about​, like where our produce comes from​, ​the importan...
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