Renewing Rituals for 2020

The calendar New Year coincides with Capricorn season, perfect for honing ambitions and setting goals. While it’s important to align goals with values, it’s also important to reflect at the end of the year before doing so. Skincare rituals can serve as containers for restorative pause, and the following are worthy of your time: Coconut…

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How Often Should I Exfoliate?

In the world of skincare, it is commonly understood that one should take heed when exfoliating the complexion. Over-buffing can exacerbate the flakiness, irritation, and dryness that required the sloughing in the first place!   It’s important not to discount exfoliation, though, because it’s crucial to healthy, glowing skin. Fun fact: the average adult human sheds…

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Bath Magic

We at Herbivore are year-round bath-takers (and we bet you might be as well). When the air turns chilly, however, it’s prime time to take regular dips in the tub.  Bath rituals bring a myriad of beauty benefits, including lowered cortisol and blood sugar levels, slowed aging, muscular relaxation, and stress relief. Whether you’re starting…

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Three Types of Exfoliation

Our skin is constantly turning over—shedding skin cells in order for fresher, younger cells to push their way to the skin’s surface. But as we age, this turnover process slows, forcing us to find new solutions for sloughing away dead skin that can build up and dull the complexion. Enter exfoliation: the best way to…

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Leo Self-Care

Leo’s symbol is the lion, standing strong in representation of pride and leadership. This sleek cat is brave and true, with a certain je ne sais quoi that attracts friendships and lovers like bees to a field of wildflowers. The season of Leo begins on the 23rd of July and ends on the 22nd of…

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Nurturing Blooms for Matriarchs

The arrival of May and the approaching Mother’s Day holiday conjures images of brunch, gratitude, and of course—classic bouquets of spring fleurs and greens. All plants carry power and symbolism, with some being particularly ideal for honoring the mother figure(s) in your life. Roses communicate love, while orchids reflect refined beauty. Coconut palm leaves express…

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