IA Journal

Galentine's Day is My Favorite Holiday and Here's Why

by fiona robins February 02, 2021

A practice in gratitude for our most fulfilling relationships - here are three ideas for how you and your girlfriends can celebrate the day.

4 Tips for Clearing Up "Maskne"

by fiona robins January 12, 2021

Wearing a mask can be hard on your skin. Here are some easy ways to prevent mask related acne!

Posted in Skincare Tips

BIG NEWS

by fiona robins January 02, 2021

Meet the new owner of Island Apothecary.

Five Simple Ways to Use a Salt Scrub

by fiona robins November 18, 2020

Tips to get your skin and spirit feeling radiant and rejuvenated this winter

Posted in Skincare Tips

Why Calendula Oil is a MUST-HAVE in your Medicine Cabinet

by Fiona Robins October 02, 2020

Calendula oil truly is a medicinal powerhouse. Gentle and effective, calendula oil puts it's anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidants and nourishing fatty acids straight to work to hydrate, tighten and protect your skin.

Posted in Oil Notes, Product Story, Skincare Tips

Our Summer Reading List of 2019

by laura serino July 03, 2019

We received tons of reading suggestions from our customers. Head to the library with this amazing list in hand. Happy reading!

Posted in Books, Summer

The Beauty Benefits of Rose Essential Oil (And Why We Use It)

by laura serino June 11, 2019

Rose essential oil has been used in beauty for generations. And for good reason. This potent essential oil is beneficial to mature skin, dry skin and sensitive skin too, not to mention a great oil to use for combination skin types.

Posted in Oil Notes, Product Story, Skincare Tips

5 Steps To Getting Your Best Skin Ever

by laura serino February 15, 2019

These are the beauty secrets that folks with perfect skin swear by.

Posted in Organic Beauty 101, Skincare Tips

Goat Poop, Women Co-ops and More Facts You Didn't Know about Argan Oil

by Fiona Robins January 18, 2019

5 Reasons why Argan is basically the badass biddy of oils.

Posted in Oil of the Week

How To Make Your Own Roller Perfume

by laura serino December 28, 2018

How to make your own perfume in four easy steps.

Posted in Tutorial

A Head Brewer's Tale

by Fiona Robins November 06, 2018

This brewer's hands have taken a beating. He's here to share his favorite solution to dry skin along with some thoughts on life, work and kicking back with a pint.