THE MOST POWERFUL WAY TO HEAL THE EARTH? START WITH SOURCING There are so many routes that businesses can take to show their support for the planet. Tree planting and carbon offsetting are both incredibly common. They’re obvious options that consumers easily recognize—but in reality, they’re often more complex than they seem and can sometimes … Continued
THE LIBERATED BEAUTY SERIES : BIPOC LAND ACCESS IS A COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY By Christine Jairamsingh As the season begins to shift and spring approaches, visions of future blooming gardens and warm weather tend to come to mind. Of course, growing zones vary, but generally this time of year sparks inspiration and ignites excitement for … Continued
THE LIBERATED BEAUTY SERIES : MINIMAL AND EUROCENTRIC DESIGN STANDARDS INHIBIT BIPOC SUCCESS By Christine Jairamsingh The increasing visibility and popularity of clean beauty, herbal remedies, and sustainable fashion has created a push towards the homogenization of aesthetics. For many years, these types of products were found on natural food store shelves, in cultural … Continued
Lily Mizra of Holistic Health Skin in her studio in Escazu, Costa Rica. “Bodywork is a sacred connection from my heart to another’s heart, holding space that empowers her to awaken her own body’s natural healing capabilities is powerful medicine for the soul.” -Kristy Poux, The Silk Mill Retreat, Fredericksburg, VA HUMAN TOUCH I … Continued
“We can’t heal what we don’t acknowledge, but acknowledgement can be painful and takes work.” –Lama Rod Owens In the midst of this collective change and reckoning, many questions have surfaced for Laurel Skin. What anti-racist actions will we be taking as a company? Where will we or have we been donating money … Continued