These hectic times, having peace, calm and softness is the true commodity. Ayurveda practices are weaved into my book Whole Beauty, and have truly helped me calm my Vata dominant Dosha over the last decade. A few years back I brought you all the amazing work of Surya Spa and later Poppy and Someday. Now I’m thrilled ...
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Being in tune with the phases of the moon can connect you to your bodies rhythms. After being introduced to Susan Weed‘s books in my early twenties, I began to incorporate certain herbal allies in my life to further that symbiotic contact. I’ll never forgot the aha moment when I realized how our hormonal systems ...
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I met Sadie through her incredible facial treatments a few years ago. A beautiful friend of mine recommended her, and I became a devoted fan as soon as I entered her professional studio. I remember hearing the monks chanting from her studio, and then being greeted by the most extraordinary cat named Nigel. All of ...
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As many of you know I am very particular about what I put on my skin. If I am not using my own line, then I am experimenting with other non-toxic brands. One of my favorite lines is by an incredible skin guru Daron Hope from Ojai. I met Daron a few years back when ...
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One of the reasons I started The Local Rose was so I could celebrate people who truly walk the path of healing, beauty and wellness. My dear friend Charlie wrote to me a few months ago and said that I needed to meet with Patti from Mojave Desert Skin Shield. He told me she gave ...
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One of my favorite anti-aging and healthy treats is taking a spoonful of ghee every day. Ghee is clarified butter that is a staple in Ayurvedic cooking. It is rich in vitamins A, E and K and therefore a beauty tonic for hair, nails, skin and joints. I was naturally thrilled when I heard about Fourth ...
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