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Is It Good To Wash Your Face With Bar Soap?

Is It Good To Wash Your Face With Bar Soap?

Many people swear by facial bar soaps as a face cleanser, others do not. So, is bar soap good for your face? The answer depends on the soap you choose.

Is It Good To Wash Your Face With Bar Soap?

Many people swear by facial bar soaps as a face cleanser, others do not. So, is bar soap good for your face? The answer depends on the soap you choose.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is one of our California native plants, and can be found almost everywhere. Learn how to identify, harvest and use yarrow.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is one of our California native plants, and can be found almost everywhere. Learn how to identify, harvest and use yarrow.

DIY Clay Mask Recipes

DIY Clay Mask Recipes

Using DIY clay facial masks is a great way to cleanse pores, remove impurities and provide a polished glow. Plus, they’re really fun to mix up and use.

DIY Clay Mask Recipes

Using DIY clay facial masks is a great way to cleanse pores, remove impurities and provide a polished glow. Plus, they’re really fun to mix up and use.

Wildfire Smoke and Your Skin

Wildfire Smoke and Your Skin

We know that wildfire smoke can cause lung and heart problems, but how does wildfire smoke affect your skin? 

Wildfire Smoke and Your Skin

We know that wildfire smoke can cause lung and heart problems, but how does wildfire smoke affect your skin? 

Ceanothus California Lilac - Soap Plant

Ceanothus California Lilac - Soap Plant

Come May and June of each year clouds of vibrant blue flowers grace the foothills and regale us with their distinctive aroma. What makes this native plant so extraordinary?

Ceanothus California Lilac - Soap Plant

Come May and June of each year clouds of vibrant blue flowers grace the foothills and regale us with their distinctive aroma. What makes this native plant so extraordinary?

What are the benefits of Rosemary?

What are the benefits of Rosemary?

Rosemary, Salvia rosmarinus, is a fragrant evergreen shrub with purple/blue flowers. It's grown everywhere these days, but it originated in the Mediterranean. 

What are the benefits of Rosemary?

Rosemary, Salvia rosmarinus, is a fragrant evergreen shrub with purple/blue flowers. It's grown everywhere these days, but it originated in the Mediterranean.