Journal

7 Non-Toxic Sunscreens for Summer

No matter what time of year it is, wearing sunscreen is an absolute must for healthy skin. Not only can sunscreen prevent physical signs of aging,...

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How We Make Our Natural, Handmade Bar Soaps

Soap-making takes preparation, basic knowledge of chemistry, safety training and a dash of intuition in order to create the aromatic and creamy han...

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 roman...

Slugging: What it is and Why Our E-Commerce Manager Loves It

Maybe you’ve seen the skincare trend on TikTok or maybe (like me) you’ve been living under a rock and slugging is totally new to you. Either way, I...

Winter Is Coming: How To Shift Your Skincare Routine For Colder Weather

Snow-capped mountains, chilly air, and dark nights illuminated by roaring fireplaces: winter is almost here. Is anyone else scratching their head ...

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 i...

Yoga for Your Face? Yes! (3 Poses You Could Be Doing While You’re Reading This)

I live in my head, and I’m notoriously disconnected from my body. I’ve learned to depend on small routines like earthing and facial massage. Yoga ...

Say Hello to Our New & Improved Bath Salts

At Slow North, we are always on the lookout for ways to improve the quality of our products. We believe that our community deserves the best produ...

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 lymph...

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 moi...

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 perfor...

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...