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Achieve Radiant Skin: How to Master the Art of Gentle Exfoliation
The transformative power of gentle exfoliation can strengthen our journeys toward healthy skin. This simple yet profound practice can illuminate…
Dear Melanin: a Love Letter
It’s more than mere biology.It’s a tapestry of history and belief.It’s not defined by borders or creeds, but embodiesa profound…
The Skin Microbiome: How to Balance and Nourish Skin
Have you ever contemplated the true essence of balanced skin? Imagine skin that radiates an effortless glow, free from blemishes…
Do better, Be better: What’s your why?
As we celebrate the much awaited Spring season of 2024, here’s a small rumination for all of us who seek…
Good Things Come to Those Who Double Cleanse
The double cleanse method is a skincare technique that is often overlooked. It involves using an oil-based cleanser followed by…
Ceramides & Niacinamide: How to Nourish Your Skin
We’ve all seen them. Yes, we’re talking about the brands that endlessly rave about the good-for-you ingredients in their newest…
I Screen, You Screen: How to Safely Use Sunscreen
I screen, you screen, we all screen for… sunscreen? Okay, that’s not quite how it goes, but let’s talk about…
Natural Deodorant: How I Found the One for Me
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost seven years since I made the decision to switch to simpler, more…
Toxic Polish – How to Stay Safe with Nail Polish
Many of us are welcoming warmer weather and celebrating the blossoming, vibrant hues, of spring after a long winter season.…
The Eco-conscious: How to Embrace What it Means for You
You may have heard the term “eco-conscious” many times before, but when you stop to think about what it really…
Add Acid: What You Need to Know About Azelaic Acid
Add acid, sound familiar? If you’ve ever taken a chemistry class, you will know that you always “add acid” to…
The Skincare Trifecta: How to Quench Your Skin
Skincare is often over-complicated and over-hyped. We’re inundated with endless product recommendations for healthier, younger-looking skin day after day. While…
The Benzene Blunder: What You Need to Know About the Dry Shampoo Recall
Dry shampoo is known to many of us as the holy grail for effortless second, third, or fifth-day hair (we’re…
The Candle Conundrum – To Light, or Not to Light? How to Stay Safe This Season.
Cozy, crackling candles, the scent of warm apple pie spice and sweet vanilla cream bursting through the air…mmm. These are…
Usher in Sweater Weather with BIPOC Luxury Skincare
Summer has said its goodbyes, and given way to the sweet September air that will soon usher in the start…
Hemp Seed Oil: Get Deep Hydration without the High
Don’t be alarmed! We’re not promoting the use of illicit substances to achieve beautiful, glowing skin. Instead, we’re admiring hemp…
Ditch & Switch: Clean Up the Dirty for Low-tox Living
Spring has officially sprung, and there’s no better time to commit to better decisions for a healthier rest of your…
Sukin Australian Natural Skincare: Meet Your Skin’s New Best Friend
Sukin is the Japanese word for “skin”. It is also the name of a wholesome Australian skincare brand that I’ve…
Sea Buckthorn Oil: “The Holy Fruit of the Himalayas”
Sea buckthorn oil – oddly enough, isn’t found anywhere by the sea unless you happen to live on the coasts…
Neroli Oil: A Tale of the Beauty Blossom
Neroli oil stems from a flower (see what we did there) that is native to Asia, east Africa, and the…
Rosehip Oil: The Ancient Beauty Secret for the Modern Minimalist
Rosehip oil can easily be considered the best-kept beauty secret of the ancient and modern worlds of natural beauty. Rosehips…
Prickly Pear Oil: Meet the Desert Beauty Your Skin Will Crave
Prickly pear, prickly pear, wherefore art thou prickly pear oil? I don’t know about you, but I just love saying…
Body Oils for the Ultimate Summer Hydration & Glow
With the much-awaited summer season upon us, I’m sure many of us are longing to wear our easy-breezy outfits and…
Herbivore Botanicals: How to Resurface and Clarify Skin with Blue Tansy
Herbaceous and bodacious like the depths of the sea, the Blue Tansy Invisible Pores Resurfacing Clarity Mask by Herbivore Botanicals…
Maqui Berry: Fall in Love with this Skin-boosting Superfruit
I have had the pleasure of using a few products that include maqui berry in their formulation. Both products exceeded…
Blue Tansy: The Cerulean Beauty You Need to Experience
Blue Tansy is a majestic herb hailing from the Tanacetum annuum yellow-flowered plant native to Morocco, where you might also…
Squalane vs Squalene: Choose Wisely & Get the Right Benefits
To be honest, I wasn’t even aware that these were two different things until I saw a few of my…
Hyaluronic Acid: How to Unlock Ultra-hydrated Glowing Skin
Amidst the ever-changing trends of the skincare world, there exists a true hero ingredient that endures the test of time:…
Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask by Youth to the People
Youth to the People is a brand I can get behind, and so should you. It’s a beautiful fusion of…
Phthalates: What you need to know about the Everywhere Chemical
Phthalates. What the heck are these little buggers, and how the heck do you even pronounce this? According to Dr.…
Holiday 2020 Gift Guide
With the holidays just weeks away, TLP has curated a list of thoughtful gifts to inspire your loved ones to…
Botanical Body Oil by Native Nectar Botanicals
Native Nectar Botanicals is one of those green beauty brands that just gets it. You know, effortlessly providing simple and…
A Wild Love Affair: Regenerate Face Serum by Wildcraft
Wildcraft is quickly becoming one of my favorite skincare lines. Being a minimalist at heart, I adore their curated offering…
The Serum and The Firm by Jeffrey James Botanicals: How to Glow All Day
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, The Serum and The Firm. These two green beauties work flawlessly together, but…
Holi(Rose) N°4 Deodorant by Shiva Rose & Agent Nateur
It’s not you, it’s me. I think it’s best if we take this slow. Listen, this is hard to talk…
Rind Concentrate Body Balm by Aesop
Aesop is goals. This brand is innovative, bold, confident, and goes against the conventional green beauty grain. Established in the…
Whipped Body Butter by Thirteen Organics
My love for Thirteen Organics continues with the discovery of their delicious whipped body butter. These adorable little pots are…
Whipped Balancing Balm by Live Botanical
If the mystical skies and cerulean seas collided somewhere in a distant universe, they would give birth to the spellbinding…
Clary Sage and Lavender Fresh Deodorant by Wildcraft
The deo gods have answered my green beauty prayers with Wildcraft’s Clary Sage and Lavender Fresh Deodorant. It’s a heavenly…
Bask in the Regenerating Exfoliator + Resurfacing Mask by Province Apothecary
The Regenerating Exfoliator + Resurfacing Mask is formulated by Province Apothecary, a beautiful and proud Canadian brand, founded by Julie…
Reflector SPF 30 Facial Sun Protection by Cocoon Apothecary
She’s a beauty, and a natural one too! Cocoon Apothecary has wowed me again with their mineral facial sunscreen. This…
Gentle Rejuvenating Cleanser by Odacité
Odacité, a beautiful brand made in California with French savoir faire, was founded by Valerie Grandury, who started her journey…
Coconut & Lemon Hand Sanitizer Spray by Everyone™
Listen up everyone, you need this in your life! If you’re someone who is always on the go, a foodie,…
Black Currant & Rosewater Natural Hand Wash by Seventh Generation
Hey, gorgeous! I want to share a wonderful find that I have been enjoying for some time now, the Seventh Generation…
Magic Bean Body Lotion by Cocoon Apothecary
Dreams do come true. Mine did because now I can slather myself in chocolatey goodness and not be judged for…
Peppermint Lip Butter and Peppermint Lip Scrub by Thirteen Organics
Modern-day society has an unusual obsession with lip products, myself included. In fact, I am guilty as charged on the…
Spritz & Soothe with the Rose + Mint Oil Free Hydrating Mineral Mist by Thirteen Organics
Summer, summer, summertime, calls for the Rose + Mint Oil Free Hydrating Mineral Mist by Thirteen Organics. This Canadian brand…
The Glow by Jeffrey James Botanicals: Love Your Skin with Liquid Gold
The Glow by Jeffrey James Botanicals is a deeply rejuvenating facial oil, full of rich organic oils that fortify your…
The Creme by Jeffrey James Botanicals: How to Heal Your Skin with Nature
The Creme by Jeffrey James Botanicals is nothing short of a miracle. Pure glycolic and alpha hydroxy acids create a…