![]() ![]() ![]() The products are natural, organic, and vegan (no beeswax even!), and some of the prices reflect that level of quality. My mom snapped up the Ruby Glow Lip & Cheek Tint and the Sinus Drops for my dad's neti-pot. My favorites (as you might have guessed from my earlier post about sunscreen and bug spray) were her "Outdoor Essentials," which include an insect bite reliever, a bug repellent, and an all-natural non-mineral sunscreen. Her line is extensive, with products ranging from facial care to topical therapeutics to baby formulations. She walked us through each section of the store in detail and answered all my questions about efficacy and ingredients. The store is cozy and charming, and the proprietor/founder/herbalist/aromatherapist, Mahara Ashlie, couldn't be sweeter (or more knowledgeable). Oh yes it could - and even better, they have a website where they sell their products online so you don't have to be on the East Coast to reap the benefits of Welstar's products! Could it be? A place to buy healthy, safe & effective skincare products in Orleans? I saw the sign out front touting organic body care products and almost grabbed the steering wheel right out of her hands to pull over. I stumbled upon Welstar Organics yesterday while I was running errands on Cape Cod with my mom. This is a great line for someone who likes a high-class, cosmeceutical-type product but values health & safety and wants to keep their personal care products toxin-free. According to the company, their products never contain petrochemicals, parabens, sodium lauryl sulphates, perfumes, dyes or any other caustic ingredients. The scents took a little while to get used to, but knowing that the ingredients are cold-processed from natural sources like essential oils and sea vegetables was more important to me than fragrance. ![]() my skin felt plump and protected after slathering them on. She hooked me up with a free sample of Arcona's Basic Five Normal Skin Type package, and I bought 3 bottles of pastel Soulstice Nail Colour polishes.Īrcona's Basic Five Normal Skin Type packageĪrcona products get splendid ratings from EWG's Cosmetics Database, so I didn't have to worry about using them on my skin. Also impressive are the beautiful and luxurious product lines she carries. She's friendly & fun - by the time I left we'd exchanged business cards and made plans to 'jam' over Thanksgiving (her husband's a musician). The best part about Supple Apothecary is its proprietor, Alison Supple-Evans. The name sounded inviting enough, but once we saw the sub-header on their storefront sign ( "berkeley ca + orleans ma"), I knew I was going to love this place. This post is loooong overdue! When I was home on the Cape in August, my mom & I stumbled upon an amazing refuge in Orleans called Supple Apothecary. Moisten a cotton ball with the solution & apply to washed skin - especially problem areas. Mix ingredients together in a clean bottle. Witch hazel is anti-inflammatory (it can be used to soothe all sorts of topical inflammation, from poison ivy to hemorrhoids) and lavender is an antiseptic - making these ingredients a great pair to combat topical blemishes.Įnjoy - and good luck keeping your skin clear for all your holiday parties! Fortunately, I found one that was extremely simple to make, smells fabulous, and seems to work as well as conventional acne treatments. While I am working harder to manage my diet ( see my tips here for how to enjoy the holidays without weight gain), I also turned to one of my favorite beauty resources, Beauty by Nature by Brigitte Mars, for a DIY blemish remedy. With the holidays upon us, I've noticed that my skin is a little more prone to breakouts - predictably, as I've allowed myself more sugar & alcohol than usual. ![]()
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