It might be hard to tell sugar and salt apart when they’re sitting side by side, but when they’re used in body scrubs, you can generally tell the difference right away. Both sugar and salt scrubs are great exfoliators—the coarse grains help slough off dead cells on the skin’s top layer to reveal the rejuvenated, glowing skin underneath. (more…)
Bathing, detox, Dry Skin, Natural Skincare, Skincare
One of the questions we’re asked most often lately is, “What is Ayurveda?”
The real answer is much deeper and lengthier than we could ever get into here, so here’s the short-but-sweet explanation. “Ayur” means “life” and “veda” means “science or knowledge,” so “Ayurveda” is the science of life. (more…)
Bathing, detox, Food, Healthy Lifestyle
If you’ve already tried the Coola Mineral Sunscreen that came in your autumn Yuzen box, you might be wondering why it worked so well and felt so good on your skin. Well, there’s a big difference between natural (or mineral-based) sunscreens and chemical-based formulas, and it’s not just what they’re made of, but how they work. (more…)
If you’re ever in New York City, be sure to check out the Sphatika Experience Spa, a “crystal sanctuary” that incorporates the energetic support of quartz crystals, the healing power of music, and the finest organic and wild-crafted botanical skincare. (more…)