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Oil Cleansing, is it for you?
May 27 2022
Cleansers are one of the first things that touch our face during skincare routines, and they are...
Why Skin Loves Botanical Toners
January 6 2022
A Botanical Toner is a fast penetrating liquid that cleanses, hydrates, nourishes, balances and t...
What is a tincture?
November 23 2021
Herbal tinctures are having a bit of a moment these days! We're so happy to see more and more peo...
Navigating Pregnancy as an Herbalist
November 7 2021
Just like any person pregnant for the first time, I was surprised, delighted, and sometimes annoy...
The Actions of Herbs
October 26 2021
Have you ever read about an herb but felt confused after about some of it's properties? This list of herbal actions is a helpful starting point for anyone interested in herbalism!
Herbalism 101
October 5 2021
What exactly is an herb?
On the most basic level, an herb is a plant with leaves, seeds, roots o...
Hydration & Moisturization: Not the Same!
October 5 2021
Balanced healthy skin is clean, hydrated & moisturized. Missing one of these steps can impact...
Nourish Skin's Acid Mantle
July 15 2021
The acid mantle is a thin film on skin’s surface that acts as a protective barrier against bacter...
An Herbalist's First Trimester
July 8 2021
I'm pregnant! What an exciting, overwhelming, joyful, loving time in my life. And yet... things g...
The Beauty of Bitters
June 19 2021
Known as the forgotten flavor of the modern diet, Bitter is often controversial. This little herb...
Sweat Now, Shine Later
May 5 2021
Whenever I visit Los Angeles, I take a few hours for the Olympic Spa, a Korean wellness spa &...
A Supported Menstrual Cycle
January 20 2021
Menstruation is a natural part of being a person! Not everyone menstruates, but those who do are...
Pores: the Truth, the Myths, the Care
December 29 2020
Pore size isn't as important as the beauty industry wants you to think that it is!
Introducing: Bodywork Oil
November 7 2020
Introducing: Bodywork Oil
Bodywork oil is a multi-purpose oil that holistically supports skin and...
Magnesium: An Essential Mineral Used By Every Nerve
October 16 2020
Every nerve in the human body uses magnesium to communicate across nerve pathways. Magnesium is a...
Lymphatic System 101
October 15 2020
The lymphatic system is an integral part of our immune system. It has many functions such as: mai...
Omega Fatty Acids for Improved Skin Barrier
October 7 2020
Your skin’s barrier relies on fatty acids to perform properly. Skin cells are held together by se...
The People's Medicine
September 11 2020
Herbalism is the practice of medicinal and therapeutic use of plants. If you wanted the google de...
Let's Talk Gua Sha
August 19 2020
What is Gua Sha?
Pronounced Gwa Sa, this scraping tool is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) he...
Alcohol-Free Herbal Tinctures
August 19 2020
Diving into why 5th Dimension offers alcohol-free extracts with founder + herbalist, Jayna Ander...
Tips to Improve Sleep Quality
August 19 2020
I’ll never forget this. I was in college working toward my Bachelor of Fine Arts, and I had a pr...
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