Ash Ritter is an American herbalist, educator, and ethnobotanist. She shares her love of the Southwest and its incredible plants.
A Desert Herbalist Shares Her Love of the Southwest
Beauty
Edible Flowers Make This Hibiscus Cocktail Totally Magical
I’m back at it again with another summery cocktail inspired by nature. This time, it’s a Hibiscus Lemon Twist. Remember those Very Berry Hibiscus Refreshers from Starbucks? This is like that, but all grown-up.
Mila: A Beauty Brand as Vibrant as its Mascot
Meet the founders of new beauty brand Mila. Based in the American South, they are redefining sustainable luxury in skincare.
The Power of Scent: Heretic Parfum’s Revolutionary Rose Scents
Heretic Parfum is a breakout leader in the natural perfume world, led by their innovative approach to florals. After trying all of their rose-based perfumes, here are my favorites.
Supporting the DMV Beauty Industry
It seems like overnight we went from eagerly anticipating the onset of spring and the first cherry blossom blooms to full-on quarantine and social distancing. …
An Insider’s Top Tips for Buying Ethical Crystals
A while back I posted on my Instagram page a quick comment about whether I’m a “crystal person.” Being in the natural beauty space seems …
Green Beauty Guide to Lisbon
It’s almost impossible to walk the cobbled streets of Lisbon without feeling like you’re in a modern day fairy tale. The proximity to the sea …
August Roundup
Summer is fully upon us and there is so much going on! I’ve rounded up some great upcoming natural beauty events in the DMV, along …
Brands I Love – Essential Apothecary Alchemist
Hello friends and welcome to another “Brands I Love”! I’m talking all about the absolutely magical skincare brand and retailer Essential Apothecary Alchemist. I was …
The Green Beauty Guide to Los Angeles
I’ll be the first to admit that Los Angeles has just never seemed to be my kind of city. It’s too big, too spread out, …