If you have a baby, you know that diaper rash is something to be avoided at all costs. So what’s the difference between baby powder and diaper cream? And why...

Shave soaps go back centuries! They have been the traditional solution to how men shave their faces and necks without injury for hundreds of years. Shave soaps are beneficial because...

You probably either use or have at least heard of face toners and wondered, do I really need this step in my skincare routine? We’re all for keeping it simple...

Talc free baby powders have gotten a lot of attention lately because of the recently discovered risks associated with talc use. 

Here are the top reasons why we believe that you should invest in handmade skincare products made by small businesses (cough, cough)

The ancient Romans used olive oil on their skin as a form of soap to scrape away all impurities. How many trendy skincare ingredients these days can you say were...

Who says you need to be in a relationship to celebrate Valentine's Day? You DEFINITELY don't need to be in one to love yourself! Here are some ways we're showing...

The answer is… ABSOLUTELY! Compared to commercial soap, olive oil soap is full of a multitude of skin benefits. Here are our favorites.

Here at Olivespa we’re OBSESSED with using extra virgin olive oil on our skin, but if you’re new here, let’s go over some of our favorite skin health supporting benefits....

What’s the difference between olive oil and extra virgin olive oil? And which one is better to use on skin anyways? (We dove deep into these questions on this week’s...

Do men need a skincare routine? The answer is absolutely. However, most of the marketing surrounding skin care is directed at women, so let’s investigate.  Men’s skin is actually thicker...

Skincare is so trendy right now. If you’re anything like me, half the ads you see while scrolling are for new skincare products that you desperately “need”. It seems like...

It’s inevitable… as beings on this planet, we are going to age. With every passing moment in these bodies, we get older. With that being said, getting older doesn’t have...

After the research, I am kissing conventional deodorant goodbye forever and will be using my natural deodorant from here on out, now, with much more pride. So just HOW effective...

The key ingredients in this new product are neem powder, bamboo, and rosehip seed. Neem powder is a powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent. This means it will both help diminish...

Although back to school time seems to have infiltrated its way into August, let’s not forget that we are still in the prime heat of Summer! Trying to stay cool...

Our skin is our largest organ, our first line of defense, and it keeps our bodies together so we can live and function properly. Clearly, our skin plays a major...

It's finally summertime and the livin is easy!  All we want to do is catch some rays and relax by the pool, take a trip to an exotic beach, or...

Find out why we're obsessed with our new Advanced Vitamin C Powder! These benefits are unbeatable, and they're attainable for anyone <3

What is a facial roller and why would you want to use one? These timeless facial tools are definitely something you are going to want in your skincare cabinet!

Did you know the largest and fastest growing organ in our body is our skin? And that what we put on our body (aka our skin) is just as important...

What are essential oils?   Essential oils have been used for thousands of years in ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, traditional Chinese culture, Vedic Indian culture, and in the Roman...

Do you know what's in your bar of soap. Yes, the soap you use to wash your hands, face and body multiple times a day. Soap's soap, right? Isn't it all the...

We all know that saying "your body is a temple". So, don't you think it's time we start treating it like one? Let me tell you, when it comes to skincare,...

“Kavala Graha,” also known as “oil pulling” in the Western World, is a uniquely therapeutic and detoxifying ritual. Stemming from the ancient Ayurveda tradition, it was considered to be a...

I don't know about you, but lip balm is a pretty important part of my daily beauty routine. I use it everyday, all day.  I hate when my lips feel chapped...

How great is it to have soft skin? What if you could not only have smooth, luxurious feeling skin but healthy, liquid gold nourished skin all year round? Take it from...

Have you ever seen the ingredients list on your daily facial cleanser? I'll bet you can't pronounce more than half of the harsh chemicals that you wash your face with...

Use Olive Oil on my hair? YES! Revive, rejuvenate and repair damaged hair with an olive oil deep conditioning treatment because your hair needs olive oil, too! Top 3 reasons I use olive...

Self-massage, also known as Abhyanga, is a traditional Indian self-care regimen. It is used to help stimulate and detoxify lymph, tone the muscles, lubricate the joints, balance the nervous system,...

Sometimes I drink wine, other times I light candles. On days when I need to totally de-stress, I look to the tub. There's nothing quite like a good bath...your muscles relax...

Whose face doesn't love a good exfoliation? I know mine does. Exfoliating your face serves many key functions. It helps unclog pores and prevent blackheads from forming. It also improves skin turnover...

When it comes down to choosing what to smother all over the largest organ of your body, you want to choose wisely. Here is the lowdown on both body oils...

Not only should extra virgin olive oil be a staple in your pantry, but also in your bathroom cabinet. That's right, I'm telling you to add it to your daily beauty routine....

What better way to treat yourself than with an all natural face mask? How about a high antioxidant all natural face mask!? We blended up our favorite ingredients to create a...

Ever wonder about all those mysterious ingredients in your skincare products? While some aren't so bad, there are quite a few that could be quite hazardous to our health. Here's...

Let's talk essential oils! Today, we are honing in on the amazing rosemary essential oil. Rosemary is part of the mint family and smells like a mix of minty pine...

If you haven't noticed, Summer is here. Along with the long sunny days spent by the pool, comes those inevitable sunburns. Even if you do use protection, a pesky burn...

With Mother's Day just around the corner, I thought to collect the perspective of the 3 generations of mother's within my very own family. As the middle child of a...

  When we think of skincare, our minds flash to a woman, splashing water onto her face with some type of specialty cleanser. But why? Men’s skincare has been overlooked...

Essential oils have been used throughout the world for thousands of years by the Romans, Greeks, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Traditional Indian Medicine (aka Ayurveda), the Egyptians, and more.