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Spotlight: Photographer Bliss Kaufman

Bliss, what led you to become a photographer full time? When I started taking photographs as a teen, it sparked a desire to...

Spotlight: Tegan Bukoswki of Wellset

Tegan, tell us about yourself. What led you to start WellSet? I grew up on a boat on Puget Sound in Washington State....

Spotlight: Kristen Cassie of Moon Canyon

Kristen, tell us about yourself. How did you and Sarah start Moon Canyon? Well, first, I would like to thank you for this...

Spotlight: Mary Sabo of Lily & Horn

Mary, tell us about your history as a practitioner and what led you to start Lily and Horn? I have a doctorate in...

Spotlight: Katy Schuele Scanlan of The Sculpt Society

Katy, tell us about yourself. What led you to start a career as a professional dancer, to then go on to become a...

Spotlight: Geneva Stockdale of OC Esthetician

Geneva, Tell us about yourself, what led you to become an esthetician? My name is Geneva Shaw but some people know me as...

Spotlight: Samantha Romero of Fig & Oak

Tell us about yourself, what led you to create Fig & Oak? Where did your inspiration come from? It began as a fun...

What is Soap?

Soap is the result of a chemical reaction called saponification that occurs between lye and a type of molecule called a triglyceride (a fat...

What Does Wildcrafted Mean?

Wildcraft and wild-harvest are synonymous terms for gathering plants that have grown without human intervention. These ingredients are found in the wild, often...

Ingredient IQ: Tamanu Oil

Tamanu oil helps soothe, restore, and strengthen the skin with its nourishing lipids and protective compounds. Its inclusion in BALANCE supports clarity, comfort,...