Nina`s Blog

Incorporating adaptogens into your daily routine delivers multiple advantages to promote healthy, glowing skin. 6-Minute Read      Adaptogens are a group of plants and herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine for centuries due to their ability to...

5 Minute Read Taking care of your skin doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, a minimalist skincare routine with natural skincare and handmade soaps can be just as effective as a more elaborate routine. By focusing on a few...

Upcycling is a way to give new life to discarded items and reduce the amount of waste going into local trash management systems.   7-Minute Read   Upcycling is a creative process that involves transforming waste materials into new products...

5 Minute Read Sustainability is an important consideration for many consumers when it comes to purchasing skincare products. From the production of ingredients to the packaging used for the finished product, the environmental impact of each stage of the process...

6 Minute Read Stigmas disappear when guys own the conversation about taking care of themselves, especially within their friend groups.   For many men, caring for the skin may not be a topic that readily comes to mind. After all,...

  5 Minute Read   Up until recently, large-scale manufacturers of personal care products have touted that chemical-based active ingredients are best for an optimal skincare routine. I couldn’t disagree more. While chemical-based soaps and cleansers might be better at...

5 Minute Read Skincare is essential to daily care, yet women are far more likely than men to discuss their needs. How come guys are so reluctant to talk about taking care of themselves?   Skincare has long been associated...

5 Minute Read   Aromatherapy is an age-old practice that was first established by the Egyptians. While aromatics had been used for generations before the Egyptians had discovered its powerful benefits, it was they who upped the ante in terms...

5 Minute Read We all need vitamins and minerals for our bodies to thrive. The only problem is that, in a world of fast food and high-stress levels, our bodies are being starved of these precious vitamins and minerals. This...

5 Minute Read Oatmeal provides numerous benefits when it is a regular part of your breakfast routine, but did you know it offers many other benefits?   This high-fiber grain is excellent for your skin. It is nature’s comforting doctor...

5 Minute Read If you’ve ever wondered where beeswax comes from and what its benefits are, wonder no more! Beeswax is a sensational product that is naturally occurring. The long and short of it: bees produce this substance and use...

  5 Minute Read With so many different artisan soaps and cleansers in the marketplace today, it can be challenging to know which ones to use to support skin health.   This decision becomes even more complicated since most commercial...

5 Minute Read Vegetable glycerin – or glycerine – is an amazing product that also goes by the name glycerol. It’s syrupy in viscosity and can be made from a variety of vegetables including coconuts and soybeans. What you might...

Which is better: Handmade Soap vs Commercial Soap   2 Minute Read Let me start with one of our favorite things: self-care. Picture this: you make time for your home spa day using your best shower gel and the fancy...

    5 Minute Read Jasmine essential oil often comes from the beautiful white blooms of the Jasminun officinale plant. It is found in most tropical climates today, but likely originated in Iran. Several species, including Jasminum sambac, are also...

5 Minute Read   Pillow sprays and room sprays – what are they and how do you use them? I’m sure many of you have asked yourselves that very question. Perhaps you’ve even thought that they’re some pointless aromatic that...

p5 Minute Read Rose and rose geranium essential oils are like nature’s gift to us all. These fragrant and aromatic oils are packed full of benefits for the body, skin, and mind. From being nature’s antidepressant to working as powerful...

5 Minute Read  If you’ve ever tried navigating the world of skincare, you’ve likely encountered dozens and dozens of products that promise long-lasting results only to discover their harsh ingredients leave your skin worse than before. If red and irritated...

Some of the most effective skincare is found under your feet 2 Minute Read  Clays have been part of the beauty world for centuries. Our ancient ancestors dug it up from the ground with their bare hands and, shortly after,...

2 Minute Read Vanilla oil has so many amazing properties that I would like to share with all of you today. It has the power to revive your senses and revitalize your mind, body, and spirit. Think I’m kidding? Just...

5 Minute Read Demand for tea tree oils has skyrocketed recently, particularly in the beauty industry. This all-natural ingredient belongs on the skincare cabinet of any "beauty addict" to treat everything from acne and its scars to dryness and itching....