ingredient focus: Cambrian blue clay
it’s the star ingredient in our new blue clay clarifying masque – Cambrian blue clay. but what makes this rare clay so special, where do we find it...
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sensitive beauty: how to care for sensitive skin
a little sensitive, beauty? we are, too. sensitive skin has it tough – everything seems to make us red, itchy, or bumpy. but fear not – we’re here ...
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(50) shades of clay: how and why to choose and use a clay masque
so, there aren’t really 50 shades of clay, but this fantastically underrated and humble ingredient has more nuances than you can shake a cable tie ...
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slow down, beauty
forego the quick fix - the slow beauty movement is officially here. slowing down forces us to re-examine our lives and our choices, in every respe...
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be clean, beauty
what is clean beauty? we’re not entirely sure, either, but we do know that the definition varies from one brand to the next. we think that clean s...
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the regal rose
the alluring rose has a rich cultural history of beauty remedies dating back to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. the Romans used ro...
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all pro, never anti
we’re not big fans of skin care products that claim to be “anti-aging”. Aging is the most natural aspect of human existence, so rather than trying...
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layers of skin care
using the right skin care products can be beneficial to your skin's health - and how you apply and layer them matters, too. curious about how to la...
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facial oils: what, how, when, where, & why
facial oils: what, how, when, where, & why the bottom line Using a face oil may seem counterintuitive - especially for those of us who are ...
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layers of sustainable beauty
we look for sustainable products in our everyday household items - metal straws, shopper totes, reusable water bottles - so why not carry this pra...
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very vegan: what is vegan skin care?
The vegan lifestyle eschews products which have been derived from animals of any type, including meat, dairy, and honey. But what about vegan skinc...
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the potent papaya
All praise the papaya - in addition to being a delicious vegan fruit, it contains papain, one of the most useful enzymes known to man. Skin soother...
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yearning for yarrow
While you may not be familiar with the beneficial properties of this demure plant, yarrow has a long and complex history as a medicinal herb. Boast...
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