Feeling effervescent this holiday season? It could be because you’re surrounded by the bubbly, fizzy magic of this time of year: The ginger ale or Sprite you might add to the bowl of holiday punch; the champagne someone hands you when you’re ringing in the new year; the Alka-Seltzer you might need if you indulge too much on holiday snacks and treats! (more…)
We’re not entirely sure who it was who first spied a big clump of brown seaweed in the ocean and thought, “Hey, I think I’ll eat some of that” or “Wow, let’s boil this down and make some tea.” We do know, however, that sea kelp (also called just kelp) has been harvested from nutrient-rich, shallow ocean waters for thousands of years, like since the Middle Stone Age. (more…)
When it comes to all-natural remedies for soothing slumber, lavender usually gets all the accolades. (But we’re fine with that, because it really works!) Essence of Vali’s SLEEP formula contains lavender, of course, but it also includes the essential oils of three unsung heroes: marjoram, cedarwood, and ylang-ylang. (more…)
“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is”—right? Well… not always. We can explain. When you’re following a strict diet—like vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free—it’s often hard to find foods that your body will tolerate and that taste good (though it’s definitely getting easier). (more…)
If you’ve never used a skin serum before—or if you’ve been using one but didn’t really understand how it was helping—here are some important things to remember: (more…)
Those little lines on the outside corners of your eyes… do you know why they’re called crow’s feet? Well, because they look like bird footprints, silly! But the cute name doesn’t make anyone happy to have them. And the bad news is that you can’t do much about them, unless you can find a way to stop smiling, stop squinting at the bright sun, stop sleeping, or stop getting older. (more…)
If you’ve ever tried to get the seeds out of a pomegranate, you know that it’s not quick and easy. But you also know that it’s totally worth it in the end. Pomegranate seeds are not only juicy and delicious, they’re literally bursting with beneficial nutrients and antioxidants, which is why this fruit (one of the oldest known fruits in history) is considered to be a symbol of health, fertility, and eternal wellness. (more…)
Dark circles, puffiness, “bags,” fine lines, wrinkles—the skin directly under our eyes is very delicate and needs extra care. Under-eye issues can be caused by factors such as fatigue, excessive eye-rubbing, too much sun exposure, water retention, allergies, lack of exercise, and genetics, but the most common factor is—you guessed it—aging. (more…)
In our quest to continually seek out only the best eco-conscious products to include in our Yuzen boxes, we rely on the opinions of our VIPs—our loyal subscribers. Recently, a few of them mentioned that they didn’t really have a use for the bath products we often include, either because they prefer showers, they feel they don’t have time for baths, or they simply don’t have a bathtub.
Spa Ritual was founded on the notion that “in our fast-paced and increasingly connected world, it’s easy to lose track of what’s important,” and that only by slowing down are we able to experience our true selves.
The Spa Ritual Cuti-Cocktail® Pen and Pusher in the fall Yuzen box is the perfect example of the company’s philosophy of “slow beauty”—slowing down. returning to simple wellness, and quieting your mind from the noise. In our rush to just make it through our busy days, we often neglect the little things… like the fact that our nails and cuticles need care, too. (more…)
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