

Beauty's Aromatic Allies: Five Essential Oils that Support Beautiful Skin
Throughout time people have turned to plants to help beautify, soothe, and enhance the appearance of their skin and hair. A perfect...


Bakuchiol vs Bakuchi Oil: Unveiling the Difference and Why it Matters in Skin Care & Formulating
Bakuchiol has been showing up in skin care lately and with good reason. It's touted as a plant based alternative to retinol but without...


Discovering the Natural Power of Bakuchiol: A Gentle Alternative to Retinol
Natural and plant-based skincare ingredients have gained much interest in recent years. And one that has gained quite a lot of attention...


A Mysterious Case of Vitamin C in Skincare. Can Plant Based Oils Contain Vitamin C?
My quest to understand the polar comments concerning vitamin C in oil based products began when I noticed a few brands and handcrafters...


Revitalize with Rosemary: Harnessing the Benefits of Essential Oil in Aromatherapy and Cosmetics
Perhaps when you think of Rosmarinus officials or Salvia rosmarinus (aka rosemary) your mind gravitates towards roasted chicken, stews,...


Truth Serum: Investigating "100% Natural" Beauty Care Claims
In the world of personal care products I see the phrase "100% Natural" a lot. And then I look at the ingredient list. And often the...


The Scent of Relief: Aromatherapy Techniques for Managing Allergies.
As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. And after a particular rainy season that we really needed Southern California is...


I C You... Demystifying Vitamin C in Wellness and Skincare
You've probably heard of vitamin C, but ever wonder why it's used in skincare or how it supports wellness? In 1747 by Scottish physician...


From Tea to Skincare: Five Ways Lemongrass Can Enhance Your Wellness Routine
What seems like eons ago, I moved from Pennsylvania to San Francisco and settled in the Sunset district with my husband. I have fond...


Five Skin Care Myths You Should Stop Believing.
Have you ever spent countless hours and money on skincare routines, only to find that your skin is still not quite where you want it to...