Why gua sha facial massage?

What is gua sha? Let’s start at the beginning.  Gua sha (pronounced “gwa shah”) originated in China hundreds of years ago and is the practice of using a tool to scrape skin to relieve muscle pain and tension.  It was performed on the body to treat soreness and inflammation, often resulting in redness and bruising.  More recently, the practice ha...
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What you need to know about natural deodorant

Why do I need a natural deodorant? So let’s get right to it.  Conventional “deodorants” do two things – they are deodorants (scented to make you smell nice) AND antiperspirants (prevent you from sweating in the first place).  Why wouldn’t you want to sweat?  Bacteria grow when they break down your sweat, which causes odor.  No one likes to smell...
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What Does a Face Serum Do?

Face serums are super-concentrated with nutrients and deliver those powerful, potent ingredients directly into your skin.  They soak into the internal skin and take on its aging, by reducing inflammation, which can damage skin cells and cause signs of premature aging.
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Rose Floral Water for Soothed Skin

Roses are Red…We’re not just talking poems and petal color here, we’re talking skincare! Aside from the wonderful, classic scent most of us know and love, one of the most soothing, restorative, and natural options for your skin is rose floral water. Its calming properties add glowing color where it’s needed, and remove it where it’s unwanted, le...
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Why Natural Beauty Doesn't Have to Be Expensive

From beauty products to produce, organic is often associated with being expensive. But does it have to? Short answer: No, natural beauty products don’t have to be expensive. Natural and organic beauty should be pure and accessible to everyone. It's that simple.Long answer: Many factors contribute to the (generally) higher prices of natural skinc...
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