Some of you may be sitting in the snow today and wondering if Spring will ever get here! This year in the northern hemisphere the Spring or Vernal Equinox falls on the 20th March. The equinox marks the day when day and night are the same lengths all over the world, with the word equinox … Read more
As a full-time small business owner for the last four years, I have been a big fan of artisans and shopping locally whenever possible. But when I ran across these statistics about why shopping small is so important, I just had to share this! Shop small is more than merely a cute phrase to catch … Read more
Hemp seed oil has a bit of a cult following. As an incredibly nourishing oil for the skin on many levels, it plumps the look of your skin, firms and tightens and provides powerful antioxidant activity to help promote beautiful skin. But this oil’s benefits don’t stop there. People with oily skin and clogged pores … Read more
Summer is all about baring skin and showing off that beautiful (faux, we hope!) summer tan. But in order to have great looking skin to show off, you need to take a few summer-specific measures. Follow these tips for glowing summer skin. Exfoliate Your Body This one skin care step is the key to … Read more
We love Lorraine’s article on what is missing in a majority of skin care products on the shelf, and why they are so boring. Why take Mother Nature’s goodness and strip it of all the good stuff? This is what we DON”T do! A Manifesto For Ditching Boring White Skincare 16/11/2017 16:07 GMT | Updated 16/11/2017 … Read more
Skin Reactions to Different Emotions Do your cheeks get red when you feel embarrassed? If so, you know what it feels like to have your emotions affect your skin. But blushing is just the tip of the iceberg. Turns out there’s a strong connection between mind and skin, and we’re just starting to figure it … Read more
Don’t let your own health fail while caring for others. Caregivers are on call around the clock, they are often so selfless in their care of a loved one that they neglect to take care of themselves. Did you know caregivers have a higher-than-normal incidence of getting sick? A higher rate of depression? They can … Read more
We are proud and happy to share that we are licensed to use the Greener Life diamond logo on our products! What does this mean? We are dedicated to producing products and services that promote a Greener Life. By striving to provide shoppers reliable information about the health, social, animal welfare and environmental attributes of … Read more
We have noticed that more and more people are parting ways with their conventional perfumes and turning towards essential oils. It makes sense when you look at how many chemicals are in a typical fragrance product. And beyond smelling amazing, essential oils carry potent aroma therapeutic properties that can have subtle yet powerful effects on … Read more
Showers are not just a way to clean your physical body- they also “wash off” they energy of a day that you have picked up along the way. Quick showers in the am & pm (emphasis on “quick” so that you aren’t dehydrating yourself or wasting water) will keep you feeling refreshed. 1. HYDROTHERAPY! Blasts … Read more