Journal

intentional skincare | mental health | skin as our "second stomach"

What is 'intentional skincare'? Skin is sacred.  It is also extremely vulnerable.  It is exposed always.  To people, elements, the sun, pollution, weather changes and most of all, chemicals that to...

Dear Diary :: to the feminist in me...

Sometimes my spirit takes over and without violence shuts up the feminist in me. We could choose to be alone. We could choose to go on a quest of self discovery to make room for something immeasura...

Dear Diary :: To the man in me...

As feminine qualities are seeing more praise, this does not mean you should begin to shun or demonize the masculine in an attempt to bring in more power for female energy.   This is exactly how th...

Dear Diary : slowly stepping down the pedestal

To be put on a pedestal is to be worshipped. To be worshipped typically requires some material attributes like beauty, physicality, talents, good behavior, socially praised achievements.

Out for a walk

I went on a walk yesterday. It was windy, sunny and crisp. All my favorite feelings in one moment. Leaves twirling in the air as they fall to the ground.

my body, my self-care, my choice. a frustrated thought.

I sat down to write with an urge to go so deep into the trenches of 'beauty' I found myself referencing evolutionary biology, anthropology and psychology and I crashed.  I realized that just saying...

love her

The feeling of love is like an ocean wave. It comes, then it goes, then it comes again. This goes for love in general, not just romantic love. We sometimes love our partners, sometimes we’re too pr...

salt, sugar, oil, honey and your body

This potion is nothing complicated yet the softness and suppleness of your skin will blow your mind once you step out of your shower. 

Full Moon

The Libra Super Full Moon on April 7-8th, is the brightest and boldest of the year and its message is just as strong. It reminds us that we are all in this together and we each have a role to play ...

Dear Diary : Permanently Beautiful

The concept of beauty.   Aside of obvious biological cues of attractiveness like symmetry, clear skin and good waist to hip ratio, beauty has always been defined for women by men. Just like most t...