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5 Budget-Friendly Skincare Tips and Tricks
From regular facials to skincare tools to using high-quality products, it’s no secret that skincare can be expensive. But achieving healthy, glowing skin doesn’t need to cost an arm and a leg. Ahead, we’re sharing our favorite affordable skincare tips...
The Importance of Oil Cleansing (And Why You Should Do It)
Oil cleansing is an ancient skincare technique rooted in the philosophy (and chemistry lesson) that “like attracts like.” In essence, using oil to clean the skin will attract similar compounds, such as pore-clogging dirt and sebum, to remove them from...
The Skincare Dos and Don’ts of Caring for Your Skin Before and After Exercise
It’s no secret that exercise is amazing for your body – and it happens to be great for your skin, too! For one, exercising causes your blood vessels to expand, allowing more blood and oxygen to reach the skin’s surface....
Skin 101: How to Build a Daily Skincare Routine
Need help with how to create an effective skincare routine? We’ve got you covered. Below, we’re sharing how you can build your perfect skincare routine by following these essential steps.  The 3 Main Skincare Routine Steps  Whether you’re just starting...
Understanding Your Skin’s pH and Why It’s Important
You’ve probably heard the term “pH balanced” applied to different skincare and body care products, but what does it actually mean? And why should we care about skin pH anyway? In this blog post, we’re covering everything you need to...
The True Skin Benefits of Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Regular quality sleep is vital for overall health and well-being, but what about our appearance? Turns out, the term “beauty sleep” is more than just a famous phrase—it’s actually a real thing! Science has shown that there are many reasons...
10 Things To Do Tonight for A Better Tomorrow
Our evening routine is just as important as our morning routine. In fact, what we do in the evening can set the stage for a positive or not-so-positive following day. Prepare for tomorrow by setting yourself up for success with...
The Best Leafy Greens for Skin Health
We love our greens over at Sacred Mama®—in our meals, our smoothies and juices, and most definitely in our skincare routine! Watercress, specifically, is one ingredient we can’t get enough of. As a generational watercress farmer, I have a deep...
4 Relaxing Ways to Elevate Your Bath Rituals
Bath rituals are so much more than an ordinary bath. They emphasize the healing properties of natural elements, self-care practices, and carving out a sacred time to tune into yourself. And the beauty of bath rituals is that you don’t...
Summer to Fall Skin Detox: How to Revitalize Your Skin Post-Summer
Now that summer is officially over, it’s time to get our mind, body, and energy aligned with the new season. Autumn is one of the most magical times of the year, as the cooler weather encourages us to spend more...
How to Address Uneven Skin Tone
There’s no such thing as skin that’s flawless. We all have texture, rosiness, blemishes, or pigmentation from time to time – it’s only natural! However, having an even, healthy, radiant skin tone is also possible. If you’re struggling with uneven...
Why Magnesium is Important for Skin Health + Ways to Add It to Your Diet
Magnesium is the eighth most common element in the Earth’s crust and plays a vital role in the health and well-being of plants, animals, and humans. This magic mineral is essential for so many bodily functions (more on that later),...
Applying Oil to Damp Skin
When it comes to applying facial oil, there are countless tips and tricks that can elevate your experience and the results you get. But there’s one facial oil trick we always come back to—applying the oil to damp skin. Below,...
How to Age Gracefully and Confidently in a Youth-Inspired Culture
In our youth-obsessed culture, it often seems like there’s a war on aging. With multi-billion-dollar industries aiming to fight the signs of aging and sending women the wrong messages about getting older, we can easily forget the beauty of growing...
6 Natural Ways to Clear Lymph Congestion
If there’s one system in the body that doesn’t always get the love and recognition it deserves—it’s the lymphatic system. Critical for our health and well-being, the lymph system functions as our body’s garbage system, picking up toxins, waste, bacteria,...
Why Facials Should Be a Part of Your Skincare Routine
According to its beauty definition, a facial is a skincare treatment typically performed by a licensed esthetician or another skincare specialist that knows how to treat the skin with care while cleansing, exfoliating, extracting, or performing treatments such as chemical...
Benefits to Daily Dry Brushing + A Step-By-Step Guide
Everyone wants healthy skin that glows from the inside out. And while skincare products, exercise, and a well-balanced diet are amazing for amplifying your inner radiance, another tool can radically change your skin. Yep, we’re talking about the humble dry...
How Do You Communicate with Your Body: Self-Love Through Affirmations
Coming to fully love yourself and your body is difficult, especially for women, as it seems that we’re constantly bombarded with societal standards, pressures, and comparisons. One tool you can always turn to on your self-love journey is body positive...
Ingredient Spotlight: Rosehip Oil
Whether you are loyal to a clean beauty routine or just enjoy a good skincare product, rosehip oil is a must-try ingredient for all skin types and conditions. Below, we’re sharing the beauty of rosehip oil and why it’s quickly...
How Stress Affects Your Skin and What to Do About It
We’ve all experienced stress before; it’s become an inherent part of our modern day. While some types of acute stress are necessary for our health and survival, long-term or chronic stress can rampage our mental and physical health, even affecting...
6 Essential Tips for Using Your Gua Sha Safely at Home
Despite its ancient roots, gua sha has quickly become one of today’s most raved-about beauty trends. This massage tool is all over social media, with the #guasha hashtag racking up over 946 million views on TikTok alone. However, not all...