Yesterday I Quit My Dermatologist-Prescribed Acne Regimen–Here’s Why

This blog is an experiment that is part of the Farm to Face collection, launching this holiday season. You can learn more about Farm to Face here. This may be my craziest stunt yet! Except it’s not a stunt at all, and I am terrified.. but nonetheless committed. I alluded to it in the previous … Read more

THE BEST & WORST RAW FACE OILS

I don’t think it’s a secret how much I love face oil. Not only is it versatile (you can use it to remove makeup, help with acne, aging, inflammation, sun damage, etc.), but the benefits it provides your skin are unmatched. They are a great way to add a boost of moisture to your skin, … Read more

WHY I CAN’T HELP BUT SUPPORT ALICIA KEYS’ #NOMAKEUP DECLARATION

When I saw Alicia Keys’ #nomakeup selfies popping up on tabloid-fueled posts on my instagram feed yesterday, I did a little victory dance for the future. Alicia Keys says “It’s time to Uncover.” The pessimists say it’s all for publicity, trying to sell a new album. Honestly, in an age of Photoshop and Facetune, after … Read more

ITCHY, DRY SCALP? WHY I STOPPED SHAMPOOING MY HAIR AND WHY YOU SHOULD, TOO.

All of my life, my hair has been sort of an.. issue. It knots, it tangles, and my sensitive scalp is always dry. Recently, I’ve run into two conflicting issues: my super dry scalp has suddenly started producing a lot of oil… but it’s still super dry. A clarifying shampoo seems like a great solution for an … Read more

DRINKING YOUR BEAUTY: PASSIONFRUIT

image courtesy of mumspantry.com.au Today we’re exploring the beauty benefits (including the lash and brow benefits) of a delicious fruit in Thailand, that’s also grown in Florida and California: passionfruit. I promised we’d be drinking our beauty in 2016! You might be familiar with passionfruit from some sugary teas or drinks in the states, but … Read more

ON THE HUNT FOR THE BEAUTY SECRETS OF ASIA..

Hello! It’s Megan here, checking in from Thailand. This spring, I’ll be traveling around Asia looking for the best-kept beauty secrets. I’ll be chatting with locals about what beauty rituals and natural ingredients they use, and I’ll be trying them out for you, right here on the blog. From medicine to beauty to almost anything … Read more

HAPPY CHINESE BIRTHDAY NEW YEAR

This week marks my second Chinese New Year celebrated in China (or at all, really). This year, however, was a little different: Chinese New Year and my birthday fell on the same date. All of my friends in China said I am the luckiest girl in the world! All I could think about was how I … Read more