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Raw Shea Butter vs. Raw Mango Butter

Raw Shea Butter vs. Raw Mango Butter In the beauty industry, shea butter and mango butter are two of the most respected plant-based ingredients for moisturization and skin health. They are commonly featured in lotions, lip balms, hair products, and most notably, body butter. Beyond their commercial use, both ingredients hold deep cultural significance. Especially…

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Now

Now I see tomorrow through the same lens as yesterday. It feels as though it has already happened. There are visions, scenes—a sense of knowing. No affirmations, but certainty. My now is merely the process of becoming.

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Waterless Skincare: A Mind Body Wellness Approach

Waterless Skincare: A Mind Body Wellness Approach In the world of clean beauty, waterless skincare is often praised for its potency and sustainability. But its impact extends far beyond ingredients. For many, it marks the beginning of a broader shift. From simply treating the skin, to cultivating a more intentional, mind body wellness approach to…

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Vegan Skincare: Natural Face Balm & Body Balm for Dewy Skin

Vegan Skincare: Natural Face Balm & Body Balm for Dewy Skin As vegan skincare continues to make strides, plant-based options are growing in popularity. Natural plant-based butters, like organic shea butter, kokum butter, and kpangnan butter, are rich in antioxidants. They also have anti-inflammatory properties. One of the best ways to begin incorporating botanicals into…

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Bakuchiol Serum: A Natural Alternative to Retinol

Bakuchiol Serum: A Natural Alternative to Retinol Bakuchiol is a name gaining traction in modern skincare circles, but its origins trace back centuries. Derived from the babchi plant (Psoralea corylifolia), bakuchiol has long been used in Ayurvedic oil preparations to address a range of skin concerns from inflammation to pigmentation. Though only recently embraced by…

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Hakarat HaTov

Hakarat HaTov Gratitude in prosperity. Gratitude in pain. To feel, and receive—to feel, and long. Understanding that you can give what you wish to receive— that your path from darkness may become a guide to light. Gratitude—because otherwise, it’s all in vain.