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- By: Joshua Onysko

What Makes A Good Hand Soap?

On one hand (pun intended), all a hand soap really needs to do is remove the dirt and germs from your skin, right? Yet, anyone who has used the pink industrial soap provided in so many public bathrooms— or worse, the conventional hand soap in your aunt's guest bathroom that is filled with cloying, synthetic fragrance— knows there’s more to it than that.

- By: Joshua Onysko

Clean Beauty

To us, there are several non-negotiable factors that must be present in order for a product to be considered “clean.”  First, it must be made without chemicals shown or suspected to harm human health, especially synthetic ingredients (including synthetic fragrance). Second, it must be cruelty-free. Third, ingredients must be sourced with respect for people, planet, and purity. It will also be gluten-free, organic, and vegan. We are proud to say that all of our products fit into these categories.

- By: Joshua Onysko

To Go Fragrance Free, Or Not?

We’re enthralled with the Skincare vlogger, Hyram, yet we have something to say about his views on going fragrance-free. 

- By: Sarah Wu

Cinnamon

Cinnamon, sweet, spicy… Can you smell it? How do certain scents evoke such intense emotions, from love to repulsion, to comfort and joy, to longing...

- By: Sarah Wu

Peppermint

Mentha Piperita When we venture down various paths of learning we begin by stepping through a door, or a gateway. Peppermint for many is the...

- By: Sarah Wu

Helichrysum

Helichrysum Italicum, Asteraceae With a rich history, a resurgence in modern aromatherapy, research, and added use in the cosmetic industry, Helichrysum is showing up, very...

- By: Aimee Regur

Lemongrass - Cymbopogon schoenanthus

Various varieties of Lemongrass are native to South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, India and Sri Lanka. It is now commonly found throughout Latin America and cultivated in parts of tropical Africa.The name Cymbopogon is derived from the Greek words kymbe meaning boat and pogon for beard, referring to the large flower spikes.Medicinally, Lemongrass is anti-fungal, [...]