Reviewing Vanessa Simmons’ Skincare

This Saturday I had the pleasure of meeting Vanessa Simmons. Vanessa rolled out her new line of natural face and body products at Beauty Kitchen Boutique in Boulder City. Her product line, Sugar Me, features all-natural, cruelty-free skincare products handmade in the US. In the brief moments that we spoke, Vanessa shared how important it…

Praising BLK + GRN

Imagine a marketplace where 46 Black artisans come together, united by twin passions: celebrating the African diaspora and embracing sustainable living. This is BLK + GRN, an all-natural marketplace that’s transforming how we think about wellness products. At its core, BLK + GRN’s mission is simple yet powerful: connecting Black families with carefully curated, chemical-free…

Discovering Saige + Ivy’s Deodorant Spray

“Stay fresh. Live Free.” This simple yet powerful philosophy drives Saige + Ivy, a natural deodorant brand born from a mother’s quest for healthier skincare alternatives. Named after founder Brittany Oliver’s eldest daughter, the brand embodies a commitment to creating products that are “nontoxic to the welfare and health of people.” As a mother of…

Celebrating A Cheeky Clean Brand: This Stuff Is Good for You

With product names like “Monkey Farts,” “Once You Go Black,” and “Sexy A.F.,” you might think you’re browsing a cocktail menu in Sin City. Instead, these clever monikers belong to This Stuff Is Good for You (TSIGFY), a Las Vegas-based clean beauty brand that’s making waves in the natural products space. From Humble Beginnings to…

Unearthing Demosea Botanical Beauty

Founded in 2014 under the name So Posh Beauty, Demoseà Botanical Beauty has blossomed into a brand that celebrates the healing power of nature. Founder Ronni Wilson crafted the name as a tribute to her sources of inspiration: the desert (De), mountains (Mo), and sea (Sea). Based in coastal California, Demoseà offers a thoughtfully curated…

Exploring the #1 Tea for Clear Skin

In the ever-evolving world of beauty and wellness, there’s a growing understanding that true radiance starts from within. Enter Get Gorgeous Tea (GGT), a specialized blend from The Republic of Tea’s Be Well collection that’s garnering attention for its skin-clearing properties. But what makes this particular brew worthy of such claims? Let’s explore the science…