Journal — Beauty
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How to Make Shopping for Clean Beauty & Skincare Products Easy
I’ve been researching and writing about clean beauty and skincare (and shopping for it!) for over a decade. Finding great, clean beauty products is definitely a thousand times easier than...
How Stephanie Tait Became an Herbalist (and the Herb She Recommends for Cramping)
If you get Slow North newsletters, chances are you know Stephanie Tait. She’s the newsletter queen here, but she’s also a knowledgeable herbalist and wise soul. Listen in on my...
3 DIY Recipes for Self-Care on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day, as you’re well aware, is the iconic holiday of love celebrated every February 14th. Characterized by Cupid, chocolates, and romantic candlelit dinners, this holiday is also one for...
Try Dry Brushing to Detox Your Lymphatic System
We’ve talked about several detox methods on the blog before, but there’s one topic we haven’t scratched the surface of yet: dry brushing for lymphatic drainage. While it sounds like...
Facial Massage: Our Favorite Less-Is-More Skincare
I love the less-is-more concept behind facial massage: instead of cluttering my bathroom cabinet with a proliferation of creams and serums and moisturizers, I can spend a few minutes on...
Why I Love Adaptogens (the daily routine I can't stop!)
There’s a daily routine I never veer from: an adaptogen tincture whipped up for me by my local acupuncturist. Every day, it’s like a gentle mood lift, more focus-enhancing than...
5 Steps for Creating your Own At-Home Facial
Spa day, anyone? Well, that would be nice — but with most of the country still staying home, it’s unlikely we’ll have licensed estheticians performing extractions and rubbing serums into...
4 Tips for Dealing with Maskne
Acne has been the bane of my existence since the 5th grade. Now, however, I’ve got maskne to contend with--acne from wearing masks. I’m definitely not going to stop wearing...
5 Benefits of Witch Hazel
Are you looking for a natural product to spice up your skincare routine with? You don’t have to look far: witch hazel, a plant native to North America and parts...
How Do I Use My New Facial Roller?
In a world of fads, obscenely expensive celebrity skin treatments, and a cultural obsession with having baby-soft skin, facial rollers stand out as the OG of skin care. They’ve been...
Five Natural Skincare Ingredients That Aren’t As Scary As They Sound
These five superstar natural ingredients (that sound like they were created in a test tube) are derived from completely natural sources. Better yet, they possess amazing protective, anti-aging and regenerative...