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The calendar is about to flip to a new year, and with that new beginning comes the resolve to make healthier, more thoughtful choices in our daily lives. One of the best resolutions you can make? Switching to clean beauty products. By choosing everyday essentials free of potentially harmful chemicals and full of ethically sourced ingredients, you’re not only prioritizing your health but also contributing to a more sustainable planet. Here are four great reasons to embrace clean beauty and the farm-to-face movement this coming year. 1. Promotes Healthier Skin Real clean beauty products are designed to work in harmony with your skin and are crafted with sustainably sourced, nutrient-rich ingredients—nothing artificial. Instead of using conventional products with harsh ingredients that strip your skin’s moisture or trigger sensitive skin, clean beauty products are made to enhance your skin’s natural barrier. From wildcrafted botanicals to tallow face moisturizer ethically ...

Tallow from cows has been used for centuries as a natural skin protectant, moisturizer, and healing aid. Today, it’s in many skincare products, including body butter, face creams, and natural deodorants. Tallow ethically sourced from grass-fed cows does much more than naturally soothe and nourish your skin, though. Tallow skincare products can even help protect your skin. Tallow Skincare Products Protect Your Skin From Free Radical Damage Free radicals are unstable molecules that may lead to signs of aging. You can be exposed to free radicals from air pollution, the sun’s UV rays, blue light from screens, and even processed foods. Tallow contains essential fatty acids like linoleic acid and trace minerals like selenium that may protect your skin from damaging free radicals. These fatty acids and trace minerals may not only help protect skin from UV rays and other damaging free radicals but may also help slow signs of aging and prevent future aging. You can harness the power of t...

If you’re all in on fall, it’s officially time for the pumpkin spice, apple pies, and cozy vibes. Why not give your skincare routine some seasonal warmth as well? The perfect pairing of dry brushing and moisturizing could be just what your skin needs as the dry, cool weather rolls in. Find out how this dynamic duo can help keep your skin looking soft and smooth and feeling comfortable all season long. Gently Removes Dry, Dead Skin Cells Dry brushing is an ancient practice, not just a modern trend, that involves using a soft-bristled brush to gently exfoliate the skin. Dry brushing face and body areas (with different brushes) helps remove dead skin cells, and it is also known to improve blood flow and promote lymphatic drainage. As temperatures drop this season, the cold air can dry out your skin and lead to flakiness. Dry brushing regularly helps prevent this buildup of dead skin, revealing smoother, brighter skin underneath. Tip: Dry Brush Before Showering The best time to dry bru...

You may have heard about tallow as a skincare ingredient, but probably weren’t sure if it fit into your routine. Tallow, in one form or another, has been a skincare ingredient for centuries; however, until recently, it hasn’t had a lot of time in the spotlight. Now, ethically sourced tallow from grass-fed cows has gained momentum as a modern-era skincare ingredient. While it might not necessarily be for everyone, tallow from grass-fed cows can be beneficial. But what makes it beneficial? What sets tallow skincare apart? How can it fit into your skincare routine? Here’s what you need to know! The Nourishing Benefits of Tallow From Grass-Fed Cows There’s a reason why tallow has appeared in skincare products over the centuries—and why tallow from grass-fed cows is now in the spotlight. Tallow can be incredibly nourishing and moisturizing! But here’s the thing: tallow from grass-fed cows, specifically, is even more nourishing and moisturizing than “conventional” tallow! Tallow from gr...

Graduation season is here, and if you want to get creative with celebrating graduates this significant milestone, put together a thoughtful and practical beauty box filled with natural products. A beauty box can be a perfect gift, offering a mix of pampering and everyday essentials that are gentle on the skin and kind to the environment. The following tips for creating a beauty box will delight any graduate and help them start their new chapter with a fresh, natural glow. Natural Deodorant 1. Stay Fresh Under Pressure with Natural Deodorant The homework, tests, and assignments may be done, but there are still plenty of reasons to work up a sweat this summer. Choose an effective, skin-friendly natural deodorant without harsh ingredients or chemicals. You can find a great mix of natural deodorants that actually work to fight odor and keep any graduate smelling fresh all day with just a few swipes. Choose a pleasant scent, whether it’s lavender, lemongrass, coconut charcoa...

Whether you’re a bride or a bridesmaid, the few days leading up to a wedding may be exciting but overwhelming, no matter how prepared you are for the Big Day. Pre-wedding preparation often includes meticulous focus on skincare and haircare routines to ensure a radiant and flawless appearance. Take some of the pressure off with a few natural products that can help you achieve stunning results without the chemicals. The following tips can help make your day smoother. Natural Body Oil For Silky-Smooth, Radiant Skin: Natural Body Oil Don’t forget to show the skin on your body as much love as you do your facial skin. Applying a nourishing natural body oil can help keep your skin soft, smooth, and hydrated leading up to your wedding day. A lightweight, non-greasy body oil offers a natural, healthy body glow! Natural Body Oil Recommendation: Look for mood-boosting natural body oils with nourishing botanical oils that soothe and protect your skin. Antioxidant-rich botanicals help protect ...

Self-care for one person may look totally different for another. It’s more about the actions you choose to help your own health, happiness, and overall well-being. With skincare being top of mind for many as a form of self-care, let’s take a look at what this could mean for you in the new year. Natural Deodorant It could be simple things like switching to natural deodorant to give your underarms a chemical-free break, or it could be taking a candlelit hot bath at night before bed. Whatever makes you feel good about yourself and the direction you’re headed is how you should embrace the new year. 1. Exfoliate: Dry Brushing as a Ritual for Renewal Dry brushing face and body skin has a variety of benefits, whether it’s something that’s part of your daily ritual or an occasional indulgence. Dry brushing is an ancient technique that exfoliates the skin, stimulates lymphatic drainage, boosts the efficacy of your topical products, and brightens the look of your skin. You’re li...

If you aren’t already enjoying the benefits of natural body oil, now may be the time to add one—or more—into your routine. You can find natural body oil made with light, skin-loving ingredients, like kukui nut and argan oils, along with delicate botanical scents that soothe or invigorate. Body oil is the type of skincare product that sits on the line between beauty product and self-care indulgence. It can bring a number of benefits to your skincare, and it’s easy to use—and can be downright delightful. How and why should you integrate a natural body oil into your routine?  Natural Deodorant Why Use a Natural Body Oil Let’s start with the why behind natural body oil. As the naming suggests, this is the kind of body oil made with natural ingredients. Many of these ingredients may be derived from plant-based sources, like fractionated coconut oil, kukui nut oil, sweet almond oil, and others. These oils can help enrich the skin, delivering hydration and nourishment, along with moist...