How to Speak Kindly to Yourself: The Power of Words and Ritual
Over the years, I’ve realized something simple but profound: the way we speak to ourselves matters. The mantras we repeat, the tone of our self-talk, even the words we whisper...
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The Science of Matcha for Skin Health: Why Your Skin Loves This Green Gold
I remember the first time I whisked matcha. The smell, grassy, almost sweet, rose up as I mixed the jade-green powder into warm water. It felt like holding something alive,...
Musings: The Scent of Memory
An Ode to the Foothills There’s a certain time of day in summer, just as the sun tilts west and the light turns golden, when the foothills come alive in...
Why Lipid-Soluble Actives Go Deeper, and Why 95% of Urb Apothecary Products Are Powered by Botanically Infused Oils
Why Lipid-Soluble Actives Go Deeper—and Why 95% of Our Products Deliver Them Through Botanically Infused Oils When it comes to skincare that truly transforms, it’s not about piling on more;...
Why We Use Activated Bamboo Charcoal in Our Natural Skincare
Looking for a natural way to purify your skin without harsh chemicals? Enter one of our favorite ingredients for clear, healthy skin: activated bamboo charcoal. What Is Activated Bamboo Charcoal? Activated...
How Tallow is Sustainable Powerhouse Ingredient in Skincare
We chose to work with tallow to create our Solterra Tallow Vitamin C Balm because it mirrors our skin’s own sebum, rich in essential fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins (A, D,...
Why Exfoliation is Key for Your Skin to Absorb Nutrients More Effectively
Exfoliation is one of the most important steps in any skincare routine, yet it's often overlooked. In simple terms, exfoliation removes the buildup of dead skin cells, allowing fresh, healthy...
The Science Behind Cromollient SCE: A Gentle, Safe, and Essential Skincare Ingredient
When it comes to creating luxurious, effective, and skin-friendly formulations, every ingredient matters. One star component in our Goji Nectar Cleansing Balm is Cromollient SCE, a gentle emollient that enhances skin...
Why Palo Santo Oil is a Must-Have for Conscious Skincare Enthusiasts
Discover the enchanting blend of spiritual tradition and skincare revolution with Palo Santo oil. A treasure trove for the mindful, this essence weaves ancient heritage with modern beauty rituals, promising...
4 Unexpected and Powerful Benefits of Body Oiling
In a world overflowing with skincare products and beauty treatments, the simplicity and efficacy of body oiling often go unnoticed. However, this ancient practice is experiencing a resurgence as people...
Celebrating 10 Years in Business!
I'm honestly not sure how to begin a blog post about our 10-year anniversary. It feels like such a huge and pivotal milestone, and I'm humbled and incredibly grateful. I'm...
MAKING SPACE FOR SELF-CARE
Making time for self-care doesn't require a big chunk of your day, it can be a small 15 minute slice where you put your phone down, let go of your to-do...
WHAT IS A HYDROSOL AND WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO USE IT?
Hydrosols have been gaining popularity in the green beauty community over recent years and for good reason. A hydrosol may be understood in part through uncovering the meaning of the...
HOW TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR MASK EXPERIENCE
What we love about our clay masks is how easy they are to customize depending on what your skin needs in that moment. And those needs are not static. Change is...
BEYOND BEAUTY: THE BENEFITS OF BODY OILING
It’s easy to love body oils for the ritual, the aroma, hydrated skin, relaxation, and beauty. AND it just so happens that body oiling also benefits the nervous and lymphatic...
DIY ALCOHOL-FREE HERBAL EXTRACTS
Herbal extracts may seem daunting, but they are surprisingly easy to make yourself! This recipe is for a basic glycerite, which is an herbal extract using vegetable glycerin instead of...