The Best Travel Beauty Products That Are Always In My Toiletry Bag
Here is a list for the beauty products that are always in my toiletry bag. I keep a travel toiletry bag packed at all times, so it’s ready to be popped into my carry on.
Read MoreEssential Oil Blends that Mentally Transport You to a Luxury Spa
The power of scent is remarkable. It can have an immediate effect on our minds and emotions. Especially during these bleak winter months, I have found that diffusing essential oils is a simple way to enhance my mood. I am not a pro aromatherapist, but these essential oil blends help mentally transport me to a luxury spa… even in the middle of a stressful workday.
Read MoreClean Beauty: DIY Exfoliating Body Scrubs
Why spend $50 on a store-bought body scrub when you can easily whip up a fully customizable one at home? Head into your kitchen and mix together pantry staples like oatmeal, oil, salt, and sugar. Put in a few drops of essential oils to craft your own scent. Read about how to create 5 DIY body scrubs here.
Read MoreNative Beauty Products from my Travels Around the World
Here is a list of my favorite beauty finds from my travels around the world. When I use these products months after returning home, it takes me right back to their origin.
Read MoreClean Beauty: My Favorite Follain Finds
Follain (pronounced foh-LANE) is Irish Gaelic for ‘healthy, wholesome, sound.’ It is a clean beauty retailer offering luxurious and high-performing products. There’s no toxins, no exceptions, so you can feel good about what you’re putting on your body. Here are my favorites found at Follain.
Read MoreClean Beauty: Six Ways to Use Coconut Oil
From hair treatments, body softeners, scrubs, and makeup remover, coconut oil is a versatile beauty staple. Discover the many uses for this multitasking oil from mother nature.
Read MoreMy Suncare Regimen
After years of lifeguarding and sunbathing without adequate protection from the sun, I've learned to adopt a daily regime as an attempt to ward off future damage. Here are some of my fave products to keep your skin youthful and glowing.
Read MoreThe Golden Goodness of Manuka Honey
During my travels, I look forward to learning about native botanicals and discovering brands that incorporate these ingredients. I could spend hours browsing lotions and potions at local apothecaries, smelling and testing out their concoctions. I particularly appreciate when they utilize the bounties that their land provides, which in turn creates naturally nourishing products.
While in New Zealand, I witnessed the beauty benefits from kiwifruit, lanolin, kawakawa, and thermal mud, but my favorite find was manuka honey.
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