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Kneipp Zen with 10 Bath Collection

I grew up using Kneipp because it’s sold at most drugstores in Munich where my parents are from and Germans in general are more open to natural, aroma-therapeutic, and homeopathic remedies. They’re an affordable brand (though a bit pricier State-Side than overseas), that makes a ton of products including natural herbal bath salts, essential oil … Continue reading “Kneipp Zen with 10 Bath Collection”

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Cleanlogic Encourages Us to Dine in the Dark

If there’s one thing that’s hard to do, it’s impress a group of beauty/fashion writers who go to one, if not more, events a night. But impressed we all were last week when a couple dozen bloggers and editors made their way to a loft space for a Cleanlogic event. After meeting the founder, who explained … Continue reading “Cleanlogic Encourages Us to Dine in the Dark”

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Queen Helene Batherapy: Bring the Hot Springs Home

While in Taiwan over each summer, even in deathly humid heat, one of my favorite things to do is go to the sulfur hot springs. I truly believe in the health benefits, but even without them, time in a hot spring is good for the soul and purifying for the mind just because it is … Continue reading “Queen Helene Batherapy: Bring the Hot Springs Home”

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Ava Anderson

Ava Anderson is a remarkable brand. Not only are the 50-plus products in their eight lines (avaBODY, avaSKIN, avaFACE, avaSUN, avaHAIR, ava SCENT, avaHOME and avaBABY), made without harmful ingredients, but they only contain organic ingredients, many of which are vegan and the entire range is the brainchild of a girl who is only 18! … Continue reading “Ava Anderson”

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Shopping Find: The Detox Market

I’m completely obsessed with The Detox Market. I’m not even sure how exactly I stumbled upon this website, but they’ve got a killer selection of beauty products, including a number of under-the-radar brands. They specialize in non-toxic, natural brands and they have a store in Venice, California…how I missed it when I was on Abbot … Continue reading “Shopping Find: The Detox Market”

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Palatium Roman Bath Oil: Do As the Romans Do

Bath-lovers rejoice: this is the most luxurious oil ever. With the same ingredients ancient Romans lathered themselves in, it’s made from Tuscan olive oil infused with an artisanal fragrance. Palatium’s Roman bath oil smells like heaven and makes you feel like you’re in heaven while having a soak. As you know, I love oils and … Continue reading “Palatium Roman Bath Oil: Do As the Romans Do”

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