Beauty Tips
Get to Know the Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Got apple cider vinegar? This multipurpose kitchen staple has a myriad of uses, from aiding in digestion to adding flavor to your favorite homemade salad dressing. What makes apple cider vinegar different from, say, balsamic vinegar or white vinegar? Does apple cider vinegar really contain as many health benefits as people say? Read on to ...
What is Gua Sha? Skincare Expert Patricia San Pedro Explains
One look at Patricia San Pedro’s radiant complexion and you’ll want to know all her skincare secrets. Fortunately the author and beauty expert shares them freely, in the form of easy-to-follow Instagram tutorials and a book, “Face Fitness: Simple Exercises and Rituals for Toned, Glowing Skin.”
Jane Iredale’s 4-Point Clean Beauty Plan
You know a beauty product is safe if a doctor recommends it. When Jane Iredale launched her eponymous skincare line back in 1994—with Amazing Base, a three-in-one mineral foundation, “it was immediately picked up by plastic surgeons who needed something for their patients who had just undergone procedures or had sensitive skin,” she recalls. “The ...
What is an Ayurvedic Beauty Routine?
What if you could achieve total wellness, both internally and externally, through one practice? Ayurveda might just be the answer. While Ayurveda is traditionally understood as an ancient form of holistic medicine, you can also incorporate clean, organic Ayurvedic beauty products into your daily routine. That’s where Banyan Botanicals can help.
How to Upgrade Your Summer Skin Care
Summer rays can be harsh for your skin, but a secret ingredient can help revive you from head to toe: sea salt. This kitchen must-have can help you achieve baby-soft skin in a matter of minutes, and it’s oh-so-easy to whip up treatments with pantry staples—we’ll show you how to make homemade body scrub below. ...
How-To: Give Yourself a Gua Sha Facial
Meet your new self-care hero: the at-home gua sha facial. While DIY face masks and baths tend to be the most popular forms of self-care, perhaps facial massage should be added to the ritual routine. The benefits of facial massage—specifically the practice of gua sha—include relieving facial tension, toning facial muscles, boosting circulation, and improving ...
How Alaffia’s Fair Trade Commitment Helps Locals in West Africa
We recently shared how skin care brand Alaffia uses shea—one of West Africa’s most sustainable resources—as its star ingredient, and today we’re going deeper into the company’s commitment to fair trade. “We ensure everyone who participates in making the product along the way is being treated fairly, and that the raw ingredients are chemical-free,” shares ...
How Alaffia Empowers Women in West Africa
Rooted in West Africa, Alaffia is a fair trade skin care company leveraging one of Togo’s most sustainable resources: the shea tree. When founders Olowo-n’djo Tchala and Rose Hyde started production on the brand’s chemical-free soaps, creams, and cleansers, they wanted to provide jobs for locals as a nod to Tchala’s mother, who didn’t learn ...
11 Nontoxic Hair Products for Your Beauty Routine
Cleaning up your beauty routine means swapping out old favorites for new products that’ll get the job done—naturally. To make the transition to nontoxic and chemical-free hair care brands even easier (like choosing the best sulfate-free hair care products), we’ve done the research for you and curated top industry picks at the best prices. Have ...
Beauty Trends: Makeup That Doubles as Skin Care
Makeup with skin care benefits is a beauty trend we can get behind. The products help showcase your natural beauty while nourishing your skin. They can reduce the number of products you need (saving money), streamline your morning routine (saving time), and help declutter the bathroom (saving space). Get ready to load up your cart ...
Go From the Office to Cocktails With Clean Makeup From WELL People
When you’re dashing from the office to dinner with friends, you need makeup that can keep up with your plans. Watch our video to see a simple, fresh-faced routine from Well People featuring a day-to-night look that’s easy to pull off. We’ll give you some of our favorite product picks, too.
Reusable Hydrating Face Mask
Make a date with this moisturizing sheet mask to infuse your skin with all sorts of hydrating ingredients like rosehip oil, witch hazel, and squalane, which delivers antioxidants. It’ll take some DIY action in the form of cutting out a muslin round to fit the shape of your face, but then you can sit back ...
Look Your Best with Organic Makeup
While most of us here at Thrive Market are pretty careful about what we put in our bodies, many of us are taking things a step further by mindfully sourcing the things we put on our bodies. From natural hair products to organic skin care, there’s a rising desire to include more nature-based products into ...
DIY Reusable Face Wipes
No need to toss another disposable makeup wipe! Here’s a reusable version that’ll help keep your beauty routine eco-friendly. All you need is an iron, a fabric of choice, and interfacing, a woven, iron-on material that provides stability—no sewing required.
Deep Pore Cleansing With Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay
Blackheads, be gone! If you’re looking for a natural and inexpensive way to make DIY spa facials a regular occurrence, look no further than deep pore cleansing. Clearing debris, environmental pollutants, and oil from skin is a great way to keep it looking its best, and we’ve got one ancient beauty secret you have to ...
Best Ways to Get Rid of Dry, Itchy Skin in Winter
Winter skin can be rough (literally). Just when you’re warming up to the onset of the colder months by donning cozy sweaters and enjoying comforting home-cooked meals, your skin seems decidedly not on board with the sudden change in temperature. Whether you’re dealing with flakiness or itchiness, red patches or tightness (or maybe all of ...
How WELL PEOPLE Is Pioneering Innovative, Plant-Based Cosmetics
If you think “plant-based beauty” means sacrificing the staying power of traditional cosmetics in exchange for good-for-you ingredients, WeLL PEOPLE is about to change your mind. This green beauty brand is blazing a trail in the industry thanks to three founders—an entrepreneur, a makeup artist, and a dermatologist—who are committed to using nontoxic, renewable, and ...
Well People Has Your Ticket to Glamorous Holiday Makeup
Between decorating, shopping, gift wrapping, and all the parties, the holiday season can sometimes feel like a marathon! That’s why we asked the team at green beauty brand Well People for an easy, festive look that’ll last from day to night. Stock up on these eight must-have products for everything you need to put your ...
Restorative Skincare While You Sleep—Alaffia Has the Natural Products You Need
If you’re looking for a youthful glow (while keeping things simple), Alaffia has an easy routine to help replenish your skin while you catch some zzz’s. It’s just three steps—a cleanser, a serum, and night cream—so it’s easy to repeat every night with minimal fuss. And you can sleep easy knowing this beauty brand is ...
Acure’s 5 Steps for Bright Winter Skin
ACURE is one of those natural skincare brands that has it all—plant- and food-derived ingredients, packaging made from recycled materials, plus a charitable program to boot. Now that cooler temperatures are here, we’re betting your skin can benefit from a little extra TLC. Here’s an evening routine featuring five brightening products to help you get ...
Best Makeup and Brushes for That Natural Look
Though makeup trends may come and go, there’s one trend we’re sticking to for good: ditching chemicals in favor of natural ingredients that are just as high-performing as they are good for our skin. After all, if we’re picky about our food and household items, shouldn’t these strict standards extend to beauty essentials? And here’s ...
Argan Oil vs. Coconut Oil
From olive to jojoba to grapeseed and rosehip, oils have a longstanding reputation as nature’s proprietary serums. But as we continue to tap into the benefits of these holistic wellness essentials, we can’t help but notice a few star players among the pack. Two oils that are quickly earning their place in our regular rotation ...
What Is Argan Oil?
In the world of beauty and wellness, oils tend to be superstars. From DIY hair and skincare treatments to holistic healing remedies, these naturally derived serums can support a variety of self-care rituals. But while some may be considered “essential,” not all oils are created equal. Enter argan oil. This ancient beauty secret has finally ...
21 Best Summer Beauty Tips & Products
From bronzed skin to beachy waves, summer is all about effortless, natural beauty. Since there’s no better time to incorporate nature-based products and good-for-you formulas into your hair, skin, and makeup routine, we’ve rounded up the best of summer beauty. Get ready to turn up the heat with these 21 sizzling summer essentials.