Gua Sha is a Traditional Chinese Medicine healing method involving scraping (Gua) of the skin's surface with a tool to stimulate the movement and release of stagnant energy (Sha). The purpose of this practice is to stimulate circulation within the soft tissue and allow for more ease and flow throughout the body. Gua Sha is known to aid in the healing and relief of a variety of health conditions. ​ Although this is an ancient practice, a gentle version of this technique has l

Pure honey was the first DIY face mask I ever tried. I still remember how soft, soothed and nourished my face felt. I was a teenager at the time, experimenting with all sorts of skincare products from the pharmacy- especially harsh cleansers, exfoliators and toners recommended for breakouts, which left my skin feeling stripped and squeaky clean (cringe!). I had gotten so used to that feeling that I temporarily fell for the idea that breakout-prone skin should, in fact, be str

Oats are one of my of my all-time favorite nourishing, soothing and calming skincare ingredients. They can be applied in many different ways for skincare, and are especially useful for cleansing because of their naturally occurring soap-like chemicals called 'saponins'. When ground oats are activated with water, they release their saponins along with an abundance of other nourishing properties, to provide a gentle cleansing effect without stripping the skin. Cleansers have a