If you thought you’d left your acne years behind you but are seeing more breakouts than ever, you are not alone. In adults between the ages of 20 and 40, up to 55 percent battle adult acne. Even those who never had acne as a tween or teen can see blemishes once they hit 20 or ...read more

Wondering what lurks inside your teen’s personal care products? The first items that may come to mind are the brightly colored makeup products sold in those glittery shops in the mall or the aerosol cans of unnaturally scented cologne that are a staple in every middle school ...read more

There are certain items that improve over the years. Smart phones. Vegan cheese. SLS-free shampoo. All better than they used to be. Natural sunscreen falls into this category too, keeping up with conventional sunscreens in performance, only safer and more effective. Get ready ...read more

It’s not about quantity, it’s about quality! And that’s never been truer than when packing. The entire process of planning a trip can be a bit daunting. Taking time off work, deciding where to go, creating an itinerary. Okay, so maybe that last bit is a little Type-A. But, when ...read more

Healers, estheticians, herbalists, and even nutritionists have cited Bentonite clay as a superfood for its detoxifying and healing properties. Used both topically (slathered on the face or skin) and orally (consumed in a drink or tonic), Bentonite clay is thought to draw out ...read more

The beauty of facial serums? These hard working blends have the ability to tackle pretty much any skin issue that comes up. Dryness, irritation, redness, wrinkles, sagginess, dullness, breakouts … yes, there’s a serum for that. Now, how to zero in on the best natural facial ...read more

Matcha is the latest superfood drink. Consuming this form of green tea is good for you, inside and out. And matcha benefits the complexion in big ways when used topically, too. Before you run to the pantry to make your own face mask, let’s take a peek behind the scenes of this ...read more

Your mother always told you to wash your face before bed. And she was right. But it’s not just about removing makeup and dirt. Ritual massage performed with cleansing oils strengthens the skin, treats skin issues like acne and rosacea, and promotes a vibrant glow. A cleansing ...read more

Petroleum jelly is widely proclaimed to be the fix for dry skin. And yes, it does seem to help at first. But there are natural Vaseline alternative products that not only work better long term, but may be healthier for you, too. Petroleum jelly, or petrolatum, is a mixture of ...read more

Update: Note that we review many of the same products every year to ensure that they still fit our criteria for natural and safe sunscreen products. You can find our latest natural sunscreen guides here. Even though it's important to use sun protection year-round, it’s ...read more

Want to tighten and brighten your skin naturally? Improve texture? Reduce acne? You've probably already heard about facial peels. But don't confuse harsh medical peels with gentle (yet, oh-so-effective) home and spa facial peels. Forget the weeks of downtime. Or that your skin ...read more

One minute you’re casually wondering how to prevent wrinkles, and the next, BAM – you look in the mirror and suddenly find yourself staring at a California raisin. Okay, I’m exaggerating, but only a little. That's the thing about our daily habits: They're sneaky and subtle, and ...read more

The anti-aging face cream you use on the reg doesn't have to be a synthetic chemical science project. In fact, the most effective and truly anti-aging remedies happen to be nature's most simple and pure ingredients. Mix up this homemade anti-aging face cream and you'll soften ...read more

When we switch from conventional cosmetics and personal care to natural, we tend to go with skincare and baby products first. Makes sense, right? The most delicate skin is on our face and wee ones, so those are a great place to begin. If you’ve yet to swap out for clean body ...read more

Could your body powder harm you? Mineral makeup abounds but body powders have come under fire over potential heath risks. Find out why it is important to use talc-free body powder in light of the Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder cancer scare. Baby powder sounds harmless enough, ...read more

Facial mists sound so refreshing, don’t they? They are. But did you know the benefits of these natural beauties go way beyond a skin pick me up? Face mists offer a host of goodness. If you’ve yet to add a facial mist to your product line up, you are in for a treat. But be sure ...read more

Even with best intentions and the safest sunscreens…sunburn happens. Be prepared. Stock up on the best organic after-sun skincare. No need to lecture on the dangers of overdoing rays. We know you get it and do your best to protect your skin. But once in a while, you are going ...read more

Not gonna lie, shampoos are one of the most difficult natural beauty products to select. Underwhelmed with your store bought or DIY natch ‘poo experience thus far? Here’s a little secret to getting the most out of your toxin free shampoo: If you are trying your best to go less ...read more