As avid podcast listeners, we know that being able to listen in on a conversation while walking dogs, loading the dishwasher, or driving to work can be the easiest way to fill our minds with positive messages, gentle insights, and inspiring information. Our brand new podcast, the Grounded Sage Podcast, we will be focusing on … Read more
It was during a walk in the woods when I first put the pieces together. As it turned out, seeking solace in nature, gave me more than I expected, as it often does. I entered the woods with my thoughts swimming in self-doubt and frustration around my highly acne-prone skin. It has been unruly for … Read more
The first step on any journey can be different from person to person. However, there’s one thing I’m sure about: the first step in healing your relationship with your skin doesn’t start with a new skincare product, coveting images of others with “perfect” (and perhaps photoshopped) skin, or following along with a youtube video that … Read more
If you’ve tried a well formulated, handmade, natural soap bar before you know there’s no going back to commercial soap. What’s the problem with commercial soap? Many times they aren’t soap at all! Check the label to see if the word “soap” is actually used. Many times you’ll find that it’s not because the product … Read more
So what’s the deal with activated charcoal anyways? You’ve probably seen all kinds of charcoal products popping up in the beauty world, and for good reason. We’ve been making charcoal soap for years (so it’s no news to us that charcoal is amazing for the skin). Activated charcoal is charcoal that’s been heated up in a … Read more
