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Raquel Van Ry
Best Essential Oils for Acne

Best Essential Oils for Acne

Acne is normal. Just about everyone gets it. It sucks, but it’s about time we normalize textured skin. Here are the best oils for acne.

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Sarah Sangha
All about Marquina - Our new diffuser

All about Marquina - Our new diffuser

Marquina is among the easiest diffusers to use; just add water to the fill line, add 5-15 drops of your favourite essential oil(s), and press the mist button. Users can press the mist button once for on, twice for 3 hours of diffusing and thrice for up to 6 hours of diffusing. 

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Sarah Sangha
Gifts for Dad that he needs, but doesn’t know it yet

Gifts for Dad that he needs, but doesn’t know it yet

So it’s time to get creative and switch up your Father’s Day gift this year. Who knows, maybe his “like list” will grow longer. If the father figure in your life is equally difficult to shop for, then hopefully this gift guide will help you.

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Sarah Sangha
The power of visualization

The power of visualization

Determine what’s at the root of your desires and see if you can find a common denominator. For example, maybe what you want is not necessarily a new car, better hair and a speedy metabolism, perhaps the consistency within all of those desires is simply just the need to be seen, or even the yearning to feel successful. 

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