The connection between the gut and the brain, or the gut-brain axis, has been receiving a lot of publicity recently. And, rightly so! This is because our mental health, emotional resilience, and overall health are not the only things that our microbiome affects. In fact, having a healthy microbiome is also essential to maintaining healthy…
Skincare
Skin Be Safe – Natural Sunscreen
Now we’re heading into the sunny skies of summer which feels so good after the winter months. It’s time to blow off the dust from last year’s sunscreen. I remember my earlier years right up until my mid 30’s were spent rebelling against sunscreen and having tanning contests with my sister. I still adore the…
Winter Skin Care: What’s Best For You?
Winter Skin Care: What’s Best For You! The winter months, characterized by less sunlight and alternating cold and heated air and low humidity, can take a toll on your skin. Skin feels and looks drier and sensitive skin is more irritable than usual because of decreased oil production, which is a result of insufficient blood…
DIY Facemask for Healthy Glowing Skin with Ayurveda
FREE DIY SKINCARE WORKSHOP: SEPT 24th @ 7pm EST You know that your skin changes with the seasons. Your skincare should too. Now is the time to plan your skincare for fall and winter, and to decide what improvements you want to make to your skin. The lazy days of summer are great for your…
How to Make your Personalized Homemade Facial Moisturizing Elixir
FREE DIY SKINCARE WORKSHOP: SEPT 24th @ 7pm EST If you have stepped into a store lately, you know just how expensive beauty products can be. Plus, they each have a laundry list of ingredients that you probably can’t even say! I decided to see what all the hoopla was about concerning the highly touted…
Turn Back the Clock with This Natural Anti-Aging Duo
Unless you have been living on a deserted island, you’ve likely seen the push in popularity of personalized skin care products. And for good reason. You are one of a kind and your skincare should be too! Whether you have acne, a sensitive skin or are just tired of showing your age on your face,…
Washed Ghee – The World’s Best Anti-Aging Moisturizer
Ancient Ayurveda Beauty Secret Are you looking for that perfect skin moisturizer? You know the one that is super hydrating, reduces wrinkles, helps eliminate scars, and reduces the inflammation of rosacea and eczema? Maybe you need an ultra-rich eye cream, a night cream, a body butter or an anti-wrinkle regimen. Then let me introduce you…
Ayurveda Hair Care During ‘Shelter in Place’
You’re about to see everyone’s true colors come shining through… Being stuck in the house and with hair salons closing as non-essential businesses during the coronavirus pandemic — we are wondering what we can do with our hair. Some are pleading with stylists to make house calls, others are asking for self-trimming tips and a…
DIY Pumpkin Facemasks for your Dosha.
It is pumpkin season and don’t be fooled into thinking that pumpkins are only good for pumpkin pie or Halloween decorations. Pumpkins contain retinoic acid, antioxidants, beta-carotene, and vitamins A, C, and E that you find in the most expensive skincare products. So, if you want skin that naturally glows and looks like it’s full…