It’s been a cold, dry start to the year and I’ve spent a lot of time trying out new clean beauty products. Check out what I’m loving most below! Jupiter Hair Care Hello Jupiter gifted me a set of their new shampoo and conditioner and I swear in just a few weeks my hair grew INCHES. My scalp can get dry in the cold winter months, but ever since using Jupiter, both my scalp and hair are hydrated and nourished.…
If you follow my Instagram, you know I’m always testing new skincare products. After years of trial and error, I’ve finally nailed down a fabulous morning routine—all with clean ingredients! The routine is simple and keeps my skin hydrated throughout the day. Most importantly, it also protects me with ample SPF. Finally, I’m very happy to have narrowed it down to as few steps as possible—it’s all about less is more and quality over quantity! Face Wash I use the…
I love a good perfume. Perfumer Maurice Roucel said, “your perfume is your message, your scented slogan” and I think he’s onto something. To me, fragrances are an effortless way to introduce your personality and leave a mark. There is an entire science to fragrances. The best perfumers in the world are chemists, testing scents everyday to help evoke pleasant feelings. Perfumes are divided into four categories—fresh, floral, oriental, and woody—with limitless combinations and subcategories. My favorites are a combination…
I’m so excited to share my Persian Owned Businesses Gift Guide with you today! In all my years of blogging, I’ve never actually posted a gift guide before. Maybe because it’s 2020—the most chaotic year ever—and keeping small businesses in mind, I felt it would be a good time to share one. What makes this so special though is that I’m sharing a part of my culture with you. My ethnicity is Iranian, and it means so much to me…
As I’ve evolved into a better conscious fashion consumer, I’ve also become more aware about the beauty products I use. There are countless harmful hidden chemicals in everyday beauty products causing long-term conditions like cancer, reproductive issues, and skin disorders. Even more concerning? It’s well known the European Union has hundreds of banned chemicals frequently found in beauty products, but the the FDA hasn’t updated their cosmetic regulations for safe products in 81 years. EIGHTY ONE YEARS! Oh yeah, and…
We all dream of flawless skin, but achieving that everlasting glow can be so difficult! Skincare takes work and tons of discipline. I had my share of breakouts as a teenager (I’m 30 now) and all kinds of other skin issues from dry patches to adult acne since. (Adult acne has sadly become so common due to pollution, stress, and toxins in every day products.) But through all those ups and downs, I’ve learned how to best nourish, maintain, and…
