Fun fact: The last time Congress thoroughly overhauled the regulation of personal care products like cosmetics and shampoo, World War II had not yet begun. Nearly 80 years later, personal care is a multibillion-dollar business, and many of the ingredients used in soaps and face creams are complex—and potentially dangerous—chemical […]
Morning routines get lots of attention which is great because I highly believe in them, but don’t forget about things you can do before bed to make your mornings look better. I shared how I get a good night’s sleep a while back, but I wanted to discuss specific things […]
A hydrated, dewy look is the holy grail of skincare and something I’m constantly trying to obtain—especially once the cold (fine, suuuper mild) months come during fall and winter. But even us California girls deal with dull, dry skin! I’m very conscious of how much water I drink and though […]
As my grandmother liked to joke, there are two things certain in life: aging and taxes! I, for one, am all about embracing graceful aging. I find aging to be quite beautiful, seeing life and someone’s journey through their lines. HOWEVER, I’m not interested in aging any faster than I […]
Toxins (boooo!). They’re everywhere! And though it can be overwhelming, we can limit the amount we allow in our homes and on our bodies as much as possible. Trusted products like soap, toothpaste, lotion, etc. are often packed with chemicals that nobody in their right mind would ever rub over […]
Sun’s out, buns out! Bathing suit season is officially here which means it’s time for a little TLC alllll over our bodies. Believe it or not, a coffee body scrub is one of the best things you can do before throwing on that itsy bitsy teenie weenie bikini. The caffeine […]