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Ancient Wisdom: Cleansing Oil with Oil

Ancient Wisdom: Cleansing Oil with Oil

Have you ever had to wash a greasy pot twice just to remove all the grime? Have you ever had such incredibly chapped lips that after globing on va...

Why Beauty? Why Shamans?

Why Beauty? True natural beauty has been prized by men and women alike since the beginning of time. Songs have been sung of it, wars have been ...

The Secret to Healthy Skin is in the Lipid Barrier

What is the Lipid Barrier and Why Should I Care? One of the most commonly misunderstood functions of the skin is the lipid barrier. In fact, many ...

What Kind of Pigmentation Do You Have?

Pigmentation is a tricky and complicated issue. Lately, I've seen a lot of "one size fits all" approaches to treating dark spots when the tru...

Superfood spotlight: Chlorella

Chlorella has an incredibly strong cell wall, requiring specialized treatment to break open so you can access the nutrition inside. This drives up...

Ways to use Lemon Essential Oil + DIY Cleansing Oil Recipe

Essential oils are consistently included in my formulations for two main reasons: first, they provide scent naturally (without synthetic chemicals)...

Here's what I do for my skin on a flight

I have seen dozens of "here's what I do for my skin on a flight" tutorials and—while some of these ideas are really fun to watch—

The Downside of Hydrating Products

There's no denying it, the skin NEEDS hydration to be healthy. To keep our skin adequately hydrated from the inside out, we need about 2-3L o...

Skin Travel Tips

5 Tips if you're traveling to a colder environment In colder climates, the skin gets dry and tends to "har...

My Vitamin C Loading Protocol

My top tips for adding more Vitamin C into your regimen Vitamin C is best known for improving immune function and providing high levels...

My Skin Healing Journey

A big part of my skin healing journey started with becoming more mindful of the what I was eating day to day. That's because what we eat...

How to Navigate the Skincare Market & Why We Love Seaweed

With so many skincare products on the market, it can be stressful to navigate the market in search of the perfect products for your unique skin....

Skincare During Pregnancy

I see a lot of pregnant ladies in my treatment room. Many times, these women have never really had any skin issues up until their pregnancy. It...