by Petra N. | Jul 25, 2026 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
One day your skin feels healthy and balanced. The next, it is dry, itchy, red, irritated, or suddenly sensitive to products you have used for months. If you have eczema, sensitive skin, rosacea, psoriasis, or another inflammatory skin condition, you have probably...
by Janis B. | Aug 27, 2025 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
Jojoba oil is derived from the Jojoba plant (Simmondsia chinensis). This medicinal plant is used worldwide. The seeds and oil of this plant have been used in folklore for a long time to help manage various ailments. These include skin and scalp disorders, superficial...
by Petra N. | May 23, 2023 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
If sesame oil is the queen of oils in ayurveda, I’d like to dub sunflower oil the hidden gem of oils. Why? It’s one of the few oils that ayurveda defines as tridoshic, which means that it’s generally suitable for all body types, and modern skin science gives a 0...
by Petra N. | Mar 6, 2022 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
Are skin conditions due to the bacteria on your skin? In this interview with Dr. Vivek Shanbhag, we explore how strong immune function help maintain healthy skin. Dr. Shanbhag is an MD in ayurveda, licensed naturopathic doctor, ayurvedic medical expert, professor and...
