The flu season often brings a wave of discomfort and illness, leading many to seek remedies that not only alleviate symptoms but also strengthen the immune system. While conventional medicine offers numerous treatments, many people are turning to natural flu remedies to support their health in a holistic and gentle way. Here are some effective natural remedies that can help you combat the flu and recover more quickly ..read more

The holiday season is a time for gathering with loved ones, sharing meals, and creating memories. One of the simplest and most delightful ways to enhance the festive atmosphere in your home is by making a Christmas simmer pot. This fragrant concoction, made from natural ingredients like cranberries, rosemary, orange, cinnamon, and clove, will fill your home with the cozy and inviting scents of the season. Here’s how you can create this wonderful holiday tradition ..read more

Your skin is your body's largest organ, and its outermost layer, known as the skin barrier, plays a crucial role in protecting you from external aggressors. This barrier, also called the stratum corneum, is your skin’s first line of defense against environmental pollutants, UV radiation, and harmful microorganisms. It also helps retain moisture, keeping your skin hydrated and healthy. When the skin barrier is compromised, you may experience dryness, irritation, and increased sensitivity. Therefore, maintaining and repairing the skin's natural barrier is essential for overall skin health ..read more

Picture of Cameron at 3 months old Considering how my daughter’s battle with eczema prompted my journey into clean skin care and later to develop my own skin care line, it’s only fitting that I write a blog about it.  Rewind to April 2010, my youngest daughter was just three months old and suffering from irritating eczema.  Many trips to the pediatrician resulted with steroid creams and no answers.  Since her mom, me ?, has a doctorate in pharmacy and is a compounding pharmacist, I felt I needed to find a better solution.  So, the research began. Although eczema can be cau ..read more

Lazy summer days by the pool is a right of passage.  But with this poolside fun, it also brings with it increased exposure to chlorine. While chlorine is essential for keeping pools clean and safe from harmful bacteria, prolonged exposure can have adverse effects on your skin, hair, and overall health. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you enjoy your summer while minimizing chlorine exposure. Understanding Chlorine and Its Effects Chlorine is a powerful disinfectant used to kill bacteria and other pathogens in swimming pools. While effective at maintaining hygiene, chlorine can cause ..read more

As we bask in the sunny days, many of us are eager to enjoy the warmth and light. However, it's easy to overdo it and end up with a painful sunburn, which can lead to unsightly peeling. Proper after-sun care is crucial to alleviate the discomfort and support the healing process. Chamomile: Chamomile tea is renowned for its soothing properties, which can help soothe sunburned skin. To make a compress, start by brewing chamomile tea and allowing it to cool to room temperature. After it has cooled, soak a clean cloth in the tea and apply it to the sunburned area several times a day for relief. I ..read more

I know that when you think of bug repellents, you think of a spray.  When I set out to make a bug repellent that would be effective for the entire family, there was one issue that kept coming up.  Just because bug repellent is safe for your skin, it doesn't mean it should end up in your lungs.  Young children cannot effectively hold their breath to prevent aerosolized products from ending up in their lungs.  The solution was to create a solid bug repellent. There are many other advantages as well:  No need for harmful preservatives since it is free of water. Ease ..read more

Our skin is the first thing the world sees. Did you know that it is our largest organ and the first defense against the threats of the outside world? Our skin is a very complex microsystem known as the skin microbiome. The skin microbiome is home to a vast array of microbes, including the possibility of 1,000 different bacterial species and 80 different fungi. What dictates what our skin microbiome is comprised of is multifactorial, including location, the amount of sunlight a person gets, and how dry, hairy, or oily the skin is. It is also affected by age and gender, so an active teenager wi ..read more

The quality of your hand soap is not only determined by what it has, but also by what it lacks. Choose wisely, because what you wash your hands with can have a significant impact on your health and wellbeing. Discover the ingredients that we never use in our hand soap and learn why it's important for your health and safety. Formaldehyde: Formaldehyde is often present in soaps along with chemicals that release formaldehyde, known as Formaldehyde Releasing Preservatives (FRPs). FRPs, such as Quaternium-15, DMDM hydantoin, Imidazolidinyl urea, and Glyoxal, are commonly used as preservatives in h ..read more

Keratosis Pilaris (KP) is a common skin condition that causes hard, dry bumps around hair follicles. These bumps are usually seen on the upper arms but can occur anywhere there are hair follicles. Keratosis Pilaris is also commonly called chicken skin. KP is caused by excess keratin, a protein that is an essential part of hair, nails, and the skin's outermost layer, the epidermis. When keratin clogs the pores instead of flaking off, it results in the formation of bumps.   KP is most common in babies, children, and teenagers, and often worsens around puberty. It affects around 50-80% of t ..read more