Month: October 2020

Fair Trade Frankincense

Fair Trade Frankincense

The medicinal properties of frankincense have become part of mainstream knowledge in the last decade, particularly in the trade of essential oils. However,  the trade in natural resources have had detrimental effects on the environment and the native communities that own the valuable resources. That is the nature of traditional trade of botanical species and […]

Why You Need Anti-Aging Skincare

Why You Need Anti-Aging Skincare

So you’re approaching 40 and you are beginning to see changes in your skin. Let’s talk about anti-aging skincare and why you need it. What we see on the outside is often an indication of what’s going on below the surface so we are going to discuss the most common age-related skin issues, why it […]

Cortisol: How Stress Affects Your Skin

Cortisol: How Stress Affects Your Skin

The link between stress and skin conditions has been well documented since ancient times and recently, researchers have discovered that stress is on the rise. Psychological stress arises when your under mental, physical, or emotional pressure, arising when the perceived pressure exceeds ones adaptive power. This perception by the brain causes stress hormones such as […]