Skincare
The Basics of a Holistic Skincare Routine
Ever wondered why you’re breaking out before a big meeting, after eating too much dairy, or during your period? Your skin is a reflection of all th...
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Wellness
Confessions of an Aging Athlete
Stiff or sore after sports, yoga, or just daily life? As a not-quite-as-young-as-I-used-to-be athlete, I’ve had my share of bumps and bruises as we...
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Rituals
How to Soothe Muscle Strain
Poor ergonomic posture at the computer can lead to trigger points, areas of hyperirritability in the tissue which weaken muscles and cause loss of ...
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Rituals
Guide to Aromatherapy Blends
Designed by herbalist and aromatherapist Barbara Close, these exquisite blends of rare plant essences and extracts offer a range of therapeutic ben...
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Easy Ways to Relieve Stress
Prolonged stress causes our adrenal glands to produce excess cortisol. Research shows that cortisol negatively impacts not only our immune system, ...
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Tips for Mind and Body Detox
Since sleep is the most important restorative agent, follow the following sleep tips to ensure that you get a good night’s rest every night.
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Rituals
How to Do Facial Massage and Compress
This ritual jumpstarts circulation and lymph flow, thereby reducing puffiness and redness to soothe the skin.
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Rituals
Barbara's Simple Meditation Ritual
Meditation is simply a tool for connecting with your true self and does not have to be a rigid practice for you to benefit. Learning to focus your ...
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Wellness
Beauty Holiday Travel Tips and Tricks
If you're traveling for the holidays, be sure to take a few of our travel sizes along with you for moments of self-care throughout your trip.
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Wellness
Barbara's Tips For Stress Free Holiday
t's that time of year again--time for great laughs with your family, good food and wine, and the occasional moments of mayhem that make you want to...
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Skincare
Top 5 Nutrition Tips for Healthy Skin
Nutrition plays a pivotal role in supporting skin health from the inside out. Inflammation, a driving factor behind many chronic diseases, can be e...
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Skincare
What is the Skin Microbiome?
You've likely heard about the gut microbiome, the seat of our immune system that's home to billions of both good and bad bacteria. Like the gut, th...
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