Journal
Plant Potential: Deborah Williamson - Calendula Composition
“Begin within. Consider your thoughts, eat more plants, move your body, sleep more, work less, and be in nature.”
—Deborah Williamson
Plant Potential: Shiva Rose - Rose Rationale
“Rose is the highest vibrational plant and evokes divine mother and queen energy. The rose is surrounded by thorns, however, it is the most valued.” —Shiva Rose, Author of Whole Beauty
Plant Potenital: Mia Rigden - Roswater Reflection
"This recipe is a simple, yet delicious dessert of fresh strawberries and rose-scented coconut whipped cream. Perfect for hot summer days (or nights). This recipe has no sugar, dairy, or gluten and is 100% vegan." —Mia Rigden, The Rasa Life
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.
On Beauty with Stefanie DiLibero L.Ac
We love it when we discover a concept rooted in a centuries-old practice but modernized with science and technology. A perfect example: cosmetic acupuncture. We interview Stefanie DiLibero L.Ac, owner of Gotham Wellness in New York City to tap her extensive knowledge and learn everything there is to know about her specialty, cosmetic acupuncture.
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.
A closer look at Roman Chamomile
Last week we dove deep into the concept of Gold Remedies, and today we’re extracting one of these potent plants—Roman chamomile—for a little extra attention.