Although gua sha has become a huge internet trend over the last few years, it’s actually a centuries old cultural practice in traditional Chinese medicine that began as a way…
what a train derailment in Ohio has to do with you
Early last month (February 2023), there was an environmental catastrophe in East Palestine Ohio resulting from a 50-car train derailment. The train was carrying a large amount of highly toxic…
4 steps to safely washing and caring for your hands this winter
Constantly washing your hands to avoid all the winter illnesses floating around? Then you’re likely paying for it with dry, cracked skin on your hands. While it’s not practical to…
7 winter skin woes and our #1 solution
Ah, winter. We have a little bit of a love-hate relationship with this season. Sure, it’s a great time to experience fun activities like sledding and skiing, cozying up by…
4 reasons why you’ll love a rollerball scent (especially this one!) more than a spray
Rollerball scents are in this year, and for good reason. Here are just four reasons we think you’ll fall in love with a rollerball over a spray: Precise application. A…
why teens love fragranced products and what you can do to protect them
We’ve talked a lot about how awful fragrance is — made up of an untold number of toxins, including phthalates, which are known carcinogens used to help make fragrance last…
get the tea on the dreaded “f” word and discover your new favorite scent
get the tea on the dreaded “f” word and discover your new favorite scent Around here, the dreaded “f” word isn’t what you think. It’s worse! The “f” we’re referring…
how to tell if your laundry detergent is legal
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making sure your dishes are truly clean: what to look for in a non toxic dish detergent
making sure your dishes are truly clean: what to look for in a non toxic dish detergent Suds up those dirty dishes in a sink full of water or toss…
take these 6 steps for a quick winter home detox
take these 6 steps for a quick winter home detox The holidays have passed and the decorations are put away — or maybe they’re not, and that’s okay. Either way,…