News — Natural

Are you thinking about switching over to natural products but don't know where to start? I remember when I first started making skincare products 10 years ago, I knew I didn't want to include ingredients that weren't beneficial to the skin but it's difficult to decipher through so many ingredients. I researched and read everything over the course of the next year that I could get my hands on to learn about some of the most common ingredients you find in personal care products. Fast forward 10 years later and I'm still learning, but I've acquired some basic knowledge of many...

I recently visited my friend's mom whom I haven't seen in maybe over a year and is who I consider the ultimate "naturalista" and was one of my first customers.  She has fought and won the battle with cancer and has done it the natural way.  She has forgone traditional treatment of chemotherapy or radiation and has opted to change her lifestyle through a holistic approach.  She has cut out process foods as well as beauty products laden with synthetic ingredients.  As I sat down and chatted with my friend's mom I notice how unbelievably smooth and even tone her...

It’s common to sometimes question if what you are doing is right. Once in a while, I may come to that place where you start to wonder, am I wrong? Especially when it relates to the decision to start & run a company creating all natural skincare products. You may be wondering why someone would question such a business but for one, being an entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart. It’s tough! Over the last week or so, questioning whether I'm doing the right thing did crossed my mind. It wasn't something I dwelled on long but the...

It’s been a month now and we’re just about settled in our new place.   It’s spacious, with lots of windows that provide plenty of natural light during the day. I’m excited because space, windows and natural light to me equals indoor plants, flowers and herb gardens. I believe one of the many staples in every indoor garden should be an aloe plant. This one was the first purchase for my new indoor garden. Aloe is nature’s first aid and there’s plenty of beauty uses for this succulent too. Here's my top 4 uses. Make-up remover: Aloe mixed with jojoba oil is...

  When someone finds out you created your own bath & body care line the first question I seem to get asked is if I have anything for acne? This is one of those questions I get asked so frequently that I thought it would be fitting to do a post about natural, inexpensive solutions you can do at home. These ingredients are easily accessible and can be found in your cupboard, growing in your garden or at your local supermarket.  Remember to always try any acne solution on a small area on your skin to make sure you don’t...