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I’m all about trying natural remedies and DIY products on my skin and hair, but when it comes to my teeth I usually do what the good doctor tells me to. Still, curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to see what this traditional oral hygiene technique was all about for myself.

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To say we're obsessed with Axiology's gorgeous cruelty-free vegan lipsticks would be an understatement. So...you might imagine how head-over-heels we were when Axiology's founder Ericka asked if she could include True Moringa oil in her lip crayons...

When I started getting inked about a decade ago, I was told to use things like A&D and petroleum based products to aid the healing process. My first tattoo is still there and still pretty sharp, but it felt like it took ages for the scabbing and inflammation to calm down. I realize now that that’s because those thick, greasy products suffocate and smother your skin...

Finding products that are kid-friendly isn’t just daunting, it can feel oppressive. There’s so much scary information out there about how chemicals are affecting childhood development, not to mention the social pressure to be a super mom… And who can find the time anyway?

In equatorial African countries, one of the most socially unacceptable things you can do as a foreigner is get caught standing around in the sun. As a naïve young volunteer, my host family members would constantly grab me by the arm, pull me into the shade of a mango tree, and stick a fan in my hand. Within my first year, I was doing the same to friends and visitors who hadn’t yet learned to fear the sun.