What order should you apply skincare products?

The order of your skin regime is important as proper layering helps to minimize irritation and assists in locking in the helpful ingredients. DayTime Cleanser – The cleaning step in your facial regime is undoubtably one of the most important. Regular cleansing with the proper product is essential to keeping your skin looking radiant and healthy. … Read more

What are the Six Causes of Skin Discoloration

Melanin is a dark, brown pigment produced by cells called melanocytes. It has many functions,the most important of which is to protect the body from harmful ultraviolet radiation in sunlight. Italso helps prevent DNA damage and promotes cell growth. Hormones or other chemicals canalso stimulate melanin production through increased melanocyte activity. This may cause anexcess … Read more

Squalane: The Powerhouse for Healthy Skin

Squalane is an oil that can be derived from plants: amaranth, rice, wheat, olives and yeast (source). This vegan and potentially organic ingredient, not too be confused with squalene (derived from sharks), is quickly absorbed by the body. In fact, squalane is very safe for cosmetic use (even around the eyes) and deemed a 1 in … Read more

Want to Lose Weight, Build Strength and Gain Lean Muscle? Try Body Pump

Body Pump is a bar bell weight lifting program that works every major muscle group in 55 minutes. The instructor run class is built around repetition and form and the whole program is set to contemporary music. I have honestly not found anything better to tone, strengthen and burn calories quickly.  The official program is … Read more

Top 5 Beauty Tips for Women Over 50

Unfortunately, society tends to focus on younger age groups but there are actually 34 million people over 50 in the USA. That is the single largest population group! This group is out there and living better, longer lives. Ironically, this powerful, wealthy, group is often not targeted by marketers and social media. Now that I am … Read more

Introducing: Amalie Limited Edition Gardenia & Lavender – Renew Potion #3

Just in time for spring and summer we have crafted an organic potion that hydrates, detoxes and calms skin.Our organic handmade, natural beauty oil potions can be used on your face or body. Perfect out of the shower to help keep your skin moist, healthy and nourished. As with all of our items Potion #3 … Read more

The Magic of Facial Oil

Skincare and more specifically organic skincare have become very popular recently. In recent surveys, facial skincare makes up 19% of the beauty industry as a whole. So why is skincare so hot? The no-makeup trend has helped to emphasize focus on beautiful skin and skincare. Some of the focus has to do with the desire … Read more

Most Common Beauty Concerns for Men

For the longest time, beauty concerns have been known to be a women-only affair. Traditionally, men have kept it simple. They haven’t taken the time to identify a good beauty routine. It’s even more unfortunate that most men think consulting a specialist over beauty concerns makes them less manly.  However, in recent years, men have … Read more

Introducing Limited Editions Organic Vanilla Herb Rejuvenating Potion #6

We have brought back one of the favorites for fall & winter; Vanilla Herb. Strengthen, Rejuvenate & Heal your skin. Our 100% organic, handcrafted & natural beauty oils are great for your face and body. An excellent treat for dry, aging or inflamed skin. We hand select the best natural ingredients to keep your skin … Read more