There’s a tree that grows in southern Africa and Madagascar, and this tree is miraculously resistant to drought. When fruit drops from the trees, women in village co-ops collect the plum-like fruit (which contains four times as much vitamin C as an orange), and then they carefully hand-harvest the oil from the kernels inside. (more…)
The Nubian Heritage body wash in your fall Yuzen box features three pretty cool-sounding ingredients—Indian hemp, Haitian vetiver, and neem oil. When you use the body wash, you’ll be amazed at how good it smells and how soft it leaves your skin, but you might wonder, “What are these ingredients, and why do they work so well?” (more…)
If reading the ingredients list on all-natural health and beauty products makes you feel as though you’re reading the menu at your favorite restaurant, that’s a good thing. The reasons certain foods are good for your body are the same reason they’re good for your skin—their benefits have been proven over and over again. (more…)
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. (more…)
When you’re committed to using only good-for-you, good-for-the-Earth body-care formulas like we are, you have to do a lot of label reading to make sure a product fits your needs. We’ve included Jurlique products in our boxes before, so we already knew that they’re ethically and environmentally responsible. (more…)
Citrus fruits are nature’s candy—they’re sweet, juicy, delicious, and very refreshing on a hot summer’s day. Citrus fruits contain vitamin C, fiber, potassium, folate, and vitamin A, all essential parts of a healthy diet. Studies show that nutrients in citrus fruits can help lower your stroke risk, help hinder cancer development, andreduce stress. Used in aromatherapy, sweet orange oil is known for its mood-brightening and stress-relieving benefits. (more…)
If you think it’s odd that the same salt you use to season your food can also be swirled about in a hot bath to soothe your aching muscles, you’re not alone. (more…)
The words dermabrasion and microdermabrasion both sound clinical, scientific, rough, and more than a little scary. Both techniques involve buffing away the top layer of skin to expose the newer, fresher, younger-looking skin underneath. But that’s pretty much where the similarities end. (more…)
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…)
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…)