Exploring Emulsifier & Preservative-Free Emulsions

If you read Shata Dhauta Ghrita (100x Washed Ghee), then you already know all about the luxurious whipped emulsion known as 100 times washed ghee. The deeply hydrating cream is said to penetrate all seven layers of the skin and is reputed to help with everything from hyperpigmentation and fine lines to inflammatory conditions like rosacea and sunburns. In […]

Why Go to the Trouble of Making Your Own Skincare?

With so many “natural” skincare products available on the market today, you may wonder why anyone would go to the trouble of making their own.

Shata Dhauta Ghrita (100x Washed Ghee)

Move over tallow, there’s a new (skincare) oil in town! Actually, it’s not new at all…

Meet one of Ayurveda’s oldest skin remedies: Shata Dhauta Ghrita, also known as “100 times washed ghee.”

Sunshine Moisturizer ☀

Find out why I’m shifting my focus away from sunscreens and SPF products in favor of a more holistic UV management approach using botanicals and cosmeceuticals shown to support the skin’s ability to withstand UV exposure. What I learned changed my mind about the wisdom of wearing (any kind of) sunscreen — even the “natural” and “safe” mineral ones.

Mallow Mallow Tallow Lotion

The inspiration for this recipe came from its name. Say it with me: Mallow mallow tallow. Now a little faster: Mallowmallowtallow. It’s just so much fun to say out loud! ♥

“Healthy-Aging” Hyaluronic Acid Serum with Calendula

There’s a world of difference between anti aging and healthy aging. Healthy aging is not about seeking the Fountain of Youth, and is not afraid of a few wrinkles. The goal is simply to nourish and support the skin as we age, enabling it (and us) to look our best!