The English word “aromatherapy"‘ is derived from the French word ‘aromatherapie’ which was first coined by French chemist Gattefossee in the 1930’s. Gattefossee created a system of aromatherapy that was based on modern scientific thought and experimentation. He develop aromatherapy…
You finally found the perfect skincare routine that keeps your skin balanced and looking dewy - is there anything better? Well we hate to break it to you, but your products can lose efficiency over time due to things you…
The well-known phrase, “you are what you eat”, may not be as far fetched as some think. To be more accurate, “you are what you are able to digest”. The function of digestion is to absorb the right nutrients from…
HOW IS THE ACID MANTLE FORMED AND WHAT IS DOES IT DO? The acid mantle is a very fine, slightly acidic film on the surface of human skin acting as a barrier to bacteria, viruses and other potential contaminants that…
Welcome back, summer! Oh, how we have missed you. Well, maybe parts of you. We are well aware of all the summertime outdoor activities that get us closer to nature, and ultimately the sun. Vitamin D is critical for your…
Dark circles under the eyes, redness and broken capillaries are some of the most unwanted effects generally associated with aging. Many believe that these skin conditions are mostly caused by fatigue, sun exposure and stress. Although these factors can certainly…
SPOTLIGHT ON | Jatamansi is called many names; Indian spikenard, muskroot, nard, nardin. Jatamansi is an herb that originates in the Kashmir region; Himalayas, India, and populates at an elevation above 11,000 feet. This flowering plant has a deep history of regal backstory, a…
A new ingredient that has been getting a lot of attention in the skincare world: watermelon. Most of us don't think of this as something that would go on the face, but rather, we have memories of watermelon being a…
BE MINDFUL OF WHAT YOU PUT ON YOUR BODY & the words you use to describe it ARE YOU TREATING YOURSELF WITH KINDNESS? Do you ever look in the mirror and see that your skin is trying to tell you…
Dry brushing has been around for centuries–originating in India as a pillar in Ayurvedic medicine. Dry brushing is a practice of using a natural bristled brush and brushing the skin in long soft strokes; a massage of the body. Brushing…