The willow

Moisturizers: what are they and why do we need them?

Moisturizers: what are they and why do we need them?

by Elize Manoukian Our skin is tough: it’s the one thing truly separating us from all of the toxins, harsh elements, and bad vibes of the world. ...

The Case for Essential Oil-Based Skincare

by Maya Adivi Oils are probably the most unjustly maligned ingredients used in skincare right now. There is a tendency to assume that since oilier...

The Miracle of the Rose

History is full of people who have sought to harness the magical properties of the Damask Rose. Legend has it, the French crusaders were so enamore...

Rosehips Don't Lie

Rosehips are one of my family’s best kept wellness secrets. My grandmother kept jars of the dried buds tucked away in our medicine cabinet, conside...

How Cosmetics Breathe Life into Hazy Memories

The thing about memory is that these sensations or feelings will always be separate from the reality of what it was. Instead, you can only remember...

Hero Product: Anti-Age Night Serum

My favorite part of the day is night, when I can crawl into bed unbothered by the world and with a face full of products working their magic. Night...

Lavender Spritz

Smell might be a “social construct,” but that doesn’t mean it’s not real. What I mean of course is how our preference for some, and aversion to oth...