I love the freedom of summer’s long days. The lingering daylight makes me feel like I can spend more time doing things I love and nurturing myself. It’s also a season that requires very little concern for clothing, as it’s almost always warm enough to wear a single layer and be done with it. So …
Special thanks to Numi Organic Tea for sponsoring this post. All opinions (and results) are my own. How to Dye Hair with Henna and Tea The last time I dyed my hair with henna, I was intrigued by the instruction booklet’s suggestion to use hot tea instead of water to alter the final color: black …
Why I Dye My Hair With Henna I decided to ditch traditional chemical hair dyes in 2016, when I realized that some of the more than 5,000 possible ingredients found in the ubiquitous drugstore product are carcinogenic. Used in commercial settings like hair salons, they can also pose a health risk to bystanders. Knowing this …
This post was written by Hanna Baror-Padilla and originally appeared on the Sotela Blog. Sotela is a forthcoming ethical clothing brand that supports and encourages women through all seasons of their lives by providing well-designed, versatile clothing in a range of sizes. Click through to discover more simple beauty and home recipes. ——— In Hanna’s …
Ethical Beauty & Wellness Products *this post contains affiliate links. Today I want to talk about my favorite wellness products, the little things that help me take care of both my body and my spirit. I didn’t always value ritual, but I’m increasingly grateful for the time I get to spend sipping hot tea or …
I have extremely sensitive, combination skin with a tendency to get acne around my chin. I had this idea that by the time I hit 26, my skin would finally be perfect, but sadly that dream has not yet become a reality. I’d switched back to a benzoyl peroxide wash over the summer, but built …