To say that I have been happy with Cocokind Skincare is quite an understatement. This is a brand that I have had on my list to try for more than a year, but I just never got around to it until this Spring. Once I finally tried it, I kept asking myself ‘WHY!?’ – Why … Read more
When I mentioned on social media that I was using only essential oil free products during my most recent pregnancy, I received a TON of questions as to why. Why was I avoiding essential oils in the first place? What products was I using? What skincare was safe to use during pregnancy? While I am … Read more
Say it with me, ‘pamplemousse’. Are you smiling? I am. Such a fun word! It’s not just a nonsense word that easily rolls off the tongue though, it actually mean grapefruit in French. It is perfectly named as pink grapefruit oil is the third ingredient in this gorgeous oil cleanser, added for its ability to … Read more
ABOUT AMANDA Amanda Saurin is the founder and a plant grower and gatherer, distiller and maker at A.S APOTHECARY. She is a traditional Apothecary. Amanda has worked with herbs and homeopathy for many years, developing effective, gentle, bespoke products. Through A.S APOTHECARY she brings together her love of plants, growing, making, healing and collaboration to … Read more
When looking for a facial oil, requirements such as cruelty free, uses organic ingredients, and made in small batches all may be boxes you are trying to check off on your personal list. Once you have found a product that fits your needs and specifications, you may see that the price tag is upwards of … Read more
With a longtime mission for educating and helping people to better understand the role of the honeybee, it should come as no surprise that founder of Marin Bee Company, Debra Tomaszewski, has turned her passion into not only a thriving skincare company, but a nonprofit foundation as well. As backyard beekeepers, Debra and Bill Tomaszewski felt … Read more