Journal
Plant Potential: Andrea Gentl - Recognizing Rose
"On a chaotic morning in Kolkata, I scour the market and buy armloads of roses to take back to my room to photograph. I watched them slowly transform and shrivel to a papery bloom, and they only grow more beautiful as they fade. As always, travel inspires both my cooking and my pantry. This granola is inspired by my travels to India and the color of wild fennel pollen on the northern California Coast." —Andrea Gentl
Andrea Gentl: Rose Part II, Immunity Tonic
You will want to make a BIG batch because once you share it with friends, they are going to be asking for more."
–Andrea Gentl
Plant Potential: Jane Larkworthy – Lemon Logic
"This recipe is a new favorite, and a hint of lemon juice ups it from amazing to incredible if we do say so ourselves"
–Jane Larkworthy
Caffeine Fix
Those who have tried Vis Clair Suprême are clamoring for more. Just look at the feedback. “I’ve been jet-lagged and sleep-deprived AF and everyone still comments on how well rested I look,” and “I carry mine with me in case I need a mid-day pick-me-up.” Let’s just say it has something to do with one of the eye cream’s key ingredient, green coffee bean extract.
What Your Eyes Say About Your Health
It’s been said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, and we couldn’t agree more. From a Chinese medicine standpoint, symptoms of the eyes and the eye area can indicate internal imbalances. We tapped Stefanie DiLibero, L.Ac for info on common issues and treatments.
Surround yourself in golden light: Goldenrod
Envision a misty field at dawn. Feel the gentle warmth of the sun, the golden light, dew droplets vaporizing in the morning air. Welcome to the essence of goldenrod, a key ingredient in Vis Clair Suprême.
This Oil Cleanser Works Wonders for Acne-Prone Skin
We’re often asked if Lustra, our celebrated oil cleanser (and the first step in the 4-2-4 Method) is safe to use on acneic skin. The answer? A big yes. This is how to use it.
Ingredient Highlight: Eyebright
It's been said that the eye has to travel. And eyebright, one of the key ingredients in our PHYTAU™ Complexe at the center of Vis Clair Suprême, embodies this sentiment precisely.
Dr. Elise Brisco On Beauty
We love Dr. Brisco because, while she’s incredibly knowledgeable about eye health and a true wealth of information, she also understands that we want to be, you know, beautiful.
Eyelid Hygiene is a Thing
We tapped Dr. Brisco—who is a wealth of information—to discuss what eyelid hygiene is, why we need it and how to do it correctly.
OH, THIS? I GOT IT IN FRANCE.
French Pharmacy is such a thing—like, so intriguing and so coveted, yet so overwhelming, especially if you’re committed to mostly natural products. This is your essential guide to french pharmacy.
The Serum You’ll Never Not Have Again
Breaking news—we just learned that Sauvetage is on its way to becoming a Japanese icon.
Lets Get Ritualistic: Frankincense
It tones and rejuvenates aging skin, it helps to clear acne, and it minimizes the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and scars...learn more about the physical and metaphysical properties of frankincense.
A Moment for Self-Discovery
With a new year on the horizon, this is a time to ground, reflect, and set intentions, and scent can be an extraordinary way to enhance these practices.