Reflections, resources, and occasional soapboxes.
Since starting my journey to healing my skin naturally, it has been a constant roller coaster ride of wins and losses. Some things have worked, some have worked initially, and then for whatever reason my skin decided not to cooperate any longer and some things have been epic fails. I’ve battled the acne “beast” for […]

And while I have been using several brands/products to help keep my skin happy (see here), I’ve recently incorporated a few new ones that I am really loving right now! With Winter (finally) officially in full swing here in WNY (though where I live we missed the blizzard thankfully!), my skin has been in need […]

Mad Hippie is a brand that not only takes skincare (and ingredients) seriously, but they are also serious about environmental preservation. They constantly strive to make products that are safe, healthy, and effective while also reducing their carbon footprint. Suffice it to say, Mad Hippie is a brand that delivers on its intent to create […]

It’s always exciting to me when I am introduced to or discover new natural brands, especially ones that incorporate ingredients that have special meaning to the brand owner/formulator (and of course lots of great benefits for my skin!). Auve Beauty is the latest addition to the green beauty world and one that I am really stoked […]

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