Hello, Stoic Beauties; it's been a while since we checked in on our journey. How are you?  The world certainly seems unpredictable in the current state of international affairs. You may be in the throws of whirlwind emotions, sad, scared, or perhaps numb, which are incredibly valid. If you, like...

No, this is not you paying top dollar for mostly water! There is a very good reason why many body butters have water as well as oil. Let's take a closer look at what makes a delightful, rich, body butter. Pure butters vs. emulsified body butters It is possible to buy raw shea, mango or cacao butt...

One of the things I have been working on on the advice of a professional is learning to rest.I am a chronic workaholic; sometimes to the point of burnout, which is something a lot of us this year especially, have specifically been struggling with. 

Water-safe skincare means that the onus of research is on us! This means we are keeping up with the latest studies to ensure we avoid ingredients that show ANY sign of being detrimental to water systems. We do this work, so you don't have to be an INCI-reading detective deciphering every ingredient!

Chemical exfoliants are acids that penetrate the skin to breakdown the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together. They are not just working at the surface of the skin. There is no better pathway to dewy, clear skin than regular chemical exfoliation in your skincare routine. I personally did not ...

What are the best natural ingredients for rosacea? In this third and final blog post on the formulation of our Harmonia Golden Chamomile Night Cream. This series shone a spotlight on several ingredients that help reduce facial redness and provide deep moisturization to sensitive skin. Today, we...

Stoic Beauty values the power of intention. When visiting the lab, I had the wonderful opportunity to watch Maria in action. I was luckily able to catch this moment in our bathsalt production. The value of intention is what makes calming objects so peaceful.

Argan Oil plays a role in reducing redness, inflammation, stimulates wound healing and repair of the damaged skin barrier function. It is a beloved cultural staple in many beauty regimes. It has a celebrity following all over the world, even with adventurous tree-climbing goats.

Body Neutrality | Stretch Mark Edition Growth spurts, weight fluctuation, hormonal changes, pregnancy, and myriad bodily changes can result in stretch marks decorating the body. I first noticed my own stretch marks beginning their life on my chest during puberty. At first I panicked. I was taugh...

Scratching the surface online, I found a lot of interesting possible natural treatments. One of them is extract from a plant called Chrysanthellum indicum which I found reading a blog post by David Pascoe who started the Rosacea Support Group. Very promising and interesting discussion followed h...

Let's talk massage! (Not Sexy I Just Have Chronic Back Pain) The practice of massage, and use of massage oils is often sexualized and/or seen as a shameful indulgence. This is ultimately due to the centre of the venn diagram in people's minds: ‘massage’ and ‘sex’ containing aspects of sensuality ...

Stoic Beauty celebrates Spring by offering a host of Spring Clean(s)ing rituals to refresh and recharge.