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We love it when something comes back in style. It makes you wonder why it ever went away in the first place. We love it even more when it’s somehow better than before…like our NEW and IMPROVED ultra-moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner for Dry Hair. Featuring refreshed formulas, free of silicones and packed with organic, natural, nourishing ingredients, they just launched and are ready to re-enter your hair routine. Here’s the scoop on our Shampoo for Dry Hair with Evening Primrose: It provides root-to-tip care, nourishing the hair follicles and scalp while delivering strengthening hydration with avocado and jojoba seed oils. Two naturally-derived surfactants create a rich, gentle lather and a shine-boosting cleanse to leave hair feeling light and healthy. The icing on top? A citrusy scent to awaken your A.M. ritual.  Following in its footsteps is the Conditioner for Dry Hair with Lavender & Avocado. Guaranteed to breathe life into the driest of manes, it also contains avocado and jojoba seed oils to hydrate without weighing hair down. Plus, it’s boosted with calming lavender oil and volumizing rice protein to help each strand bind moisture. New. Thoughtfully improved. Absolutely for you. This pair will help keep hair hydrated and healthy looking during the summer’s scorching months (and treat normal dryness any time you call). Available now!

Spring is in the air, Earth Day is upon us & we’ve got nature on the mind. Nature is our greatest resource for clean, authentic beauty. It’s our muse. Our guide. Its raw, organic ingredients nourish our bodies and fuel our formulas. In honor of Mother Nature and all the inspiration she provides, we’re serving up some of our products’ most powerful greens. They deliver your daily dose of the good stuff—no smoothie or juice required—to leave you looking and feeling healthy from head to toe.   SpirulinaThis blue-green algae, found in our Firming Eye Gel, is rich in essential fatty acids to nourish skin. It’s mineral-rich nutrients also help hydrate and reduce inflammation, helping pack serious anti-aging punch. With iron, calcium, magnesium, and various vitamins, spirulina is also considered a complete protein. Get all the amino acids your body can’t produce on its own by adding some to your next meal.  Horsetail As ancient as they come, this plant has been a mainstay in herbal remedies for centuries. Its claim to fame? Silica. It helps strengthen bones, nails, and hair. To tresses, it also adds shine, improves texture, and helps promote growth thanks to its selenium content. Try our Hair Mask for Normal Hair with Rose & Apricot to reap the benefits.AvocadoWe’ll take this fruit sliced, smashed, or spread on just about anything…including our hair. In our Lavender & Avocado Intensive Conditioner, its naturally reparative oils moisturize and revive damaged strands. But let’s not forget its other yummy facts. Its high in heart-healthy fats and contains over 20 vitamins and minerals—including more potassium than a banana. SeaweedSeaweed’s slimy appearance hides surprising beauty perks. Its ultra-hydrating, anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory powers leave the complexion glowing and fresh. Plus, its anti-bacterial properties, harnessed in our Bearberry Skin Balancing & Toning Mist, help fight acne. When added to your diet, seaweed is also an amazing source calcium, beating milk seven times over.Spearmint The gentler, milder sister of peppermint, spearmint contains the same scalp-stimulating, anti-fungal ingredient (menthol) to help boost blood and oxygen circulation to follicles. Healthy scalp—healthier, stronger hair. Find it in our Spearmint & Meadowsweet Scalp-Stimulating Shampoo, and add fresh spearmint leaves to your tea to ease digestion.The next time you’re in need of greens, get your fill from these nutrient-dense options. They smell delicious, too.

We’ve been using some of our favorite products to keep skin supple and nourished. But there’s even more beauty behind them. Their key ingredients, like pomegranate, blood orange, and white tea, work wonders inside and out. With spring in full bloom, we’re taking inspiration from these powerful nutrients to rev up our diet with nourishing, superfood strength. Read on to get to know this health-boosting trio better and simple ways to eat up the benefits.  Pomegranate Facial Nourishing Oil: Pomegranate This antioxidant-rich oil has kept our complexion (and hands and feet) moisturized throughout the cold, windy season. Its key ingredient, pomegranate, is naturally high in antioxidants, hearty free-radical fighters that help protect cells from damage. More health benefits can be found in its fruit. Studies suggest that, when consumed, the antioxidants in these juicy, red giants may go way beyond that, helping to reduce inflammation and the risk of certain cancers, lowering bad cholesterol and blood pressure, and helping to boost brain activity. With impressive amounts of vitamin C and K, it’ll give your immune system a jump start, too. The seeds have extra fiber, but if you’re opting for juice, look for one without added sugar. Vitamin C Anti-Aging Face Serum: Blood OrangeThanks to this serum, our fine lines are on hiatus. The secret ingredient? Blood orange. Break one open. Its maroon-colored interior is due to high levels of anthocyanins, antioxidants that help prevent heart disease and help keep blood vessels strong. In addition to more antioxidants, blood oranges contain 40% more vitamin C than Naval oranges to help repair damaged tissue in the body and absorb iron. Eat a (medium) blood orange a day to get more than 100% of your daily dose.Rose & Aloe Hydrating Toning Mist: White Tea We stash this in our glove compartment, gym bag, desk drawer, purse…you name it…to moisturize and freshen skin on the go. Along with rose flower oil to soothe sensitive skin, it’s formulated with white tea antioxidants to nourish and protect. White tea is made from young leaves or buds so it’s less processed than other teas. Therefore, it boasts higher levels of polyphenols, potent antioxidant chemicals naturally found in plants that help protect our cells from damage, stave off cancers, heart disease, and dementia. Some studies have even linked them to long life. Skip iced or bottled versions, and sip hot tea instead for maximum benefits.Combine the trifecta for a powerful morning meal: a steaming cup of white tea, oatmeal or yogurt sprinkled with pomegranate seeds, and a side of blood orange slices. Enjoy!

When the temperature dips, dryness comes out to play—here, there, and just about everywhere. From your lips to skin to hair and nails, cold weather, along with brisk winds, hot water, and maxed-out heaters, strip away moisture leaving these areas worse for wear. The lack of humidity in chilly air also means your skin is getting less moisture naturally. With just a few simple tweaks to your routine, you can put all that dryness behind you. Read on to learn more. LipsLips require extra TLC during winter months. They have the thinnest skin on the body and contain absolutely no sweat glands, which means they become dehydrated—and chapped—fast. To remove dry flakes, gently buff them with a soft bristle toothbrush, then apply a lip balm with beeswax, like our Lip Calm, to trap in moisture. Reapply before going outdoors, and avoid licking your lips. This can strip your lips natural lipids, leaving them drier than before.HairWe know those steamy showers feel great on freezing mornings, but they aren’t doing your scalp or hair any favors. Keep the water warm and your shower under 10 minutes to salvage some of your natural oils. To counteract dullness and damage from hair dryers and hot tools, lather up every other day and use a gentle shampoo with moisture-rich oils. Our Evening Primrose Shampoo for Dry Hair contains powerful, lightweight oils, such as primrose and jojoba, to nourish hair and scalp while leaving strands shiny and full of body. Apply a hydrating conditioner, like our  Lavender Avocado Conditioner for Dry Hair, to hair lengths after every shampoo to help soothe split ends and minimize breakage. It contains avocado oil to help strengthen and rice proteins to help hair hold onto moisture longer. SkinDry skin can be more delicate and susceptible to cuts and peeling. Boost its hydration levels and seal in moisture by applying a thick cream with olive, argan, avocado, coconut, or jojoba oil to post-shower damp skin. Exfoliating twice a week will help remove the dry layer on top and help your moisturizer penetrate better, too. Another way to replenish? Run a humidifier filled with distilled water overnight.NailsDuring cold and flu season, washing your hands is the best way to fight germs. However, all that harsh soap and hot water can lead to cracked hands and brittle nails, not to mention ruin your manicure. Frigid weather can also constrict blood vessels and reduce the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to fingers and toes. Solution: Keep hands cozy in mittens, and stash a travel-sized hand lotion in your bag to apply after washing (you can also use it to calm static hair). At home, soak fingers in warm olive oil and massage into your nails and cuticles to soften and repair.

Natural can be beautiful, especially when it comes to hairstyles. Here are on-trend styling options for three different hair lengths. Short: Simply Textured Work a pomade, like John Masters Organics Hair Paste, into slightly damp hair to capture air-dried waves with just the right amount of hold. Or, apply it to dry roots for instant volume, pulling it through ends to tame flyaways. Though a soft shine finish looks rich and polished by firelight, we love how this paste’s matte finish gives strands a fresh, modern touch. Medium: Tousled Lob Wrap strands around the barrel of a curling iron, winding away from the face. If your hair doesn’t take the curl that well, all the better. The goal is to create laid-back waves that softly frame your features while adding body and movement. Rub a balmy texturizer between your hands, then piece out curled sections for subtle definition, flexible hold, and slept-in texture. The beauty of using our John Masters Bourbon Vanilla & Tangerine Texturizer? You can revive volume anytime by giving hair a gentle rub. Long: Braided Updo Apply a leave-in treatment with a little hold, such as our John Masters Organics Hair Milk, then plait hair into two braids. Wrap them around your head and pin them on top, loosening a few carefree tendrils around the neck and face. Or, take those two braids—or a single side braid—and loop them into a low, messy or smooth, bun. Options are the name of this game…just make sure to spritz your final style with a light, natural hold hairspray. Try our John Masters Organics Hair Spray to keep strands tucked in and soft to the touch. Happy styling. 

Crisp air, crunchy leaves, vivid color displays. This season is rich in sensorial goodies for the eyes, ears, and mind. (Don’t worry, Mother Nature. We can take a hint.) Consider them her not-so-subtle way of telling us that it’s the perfect time to connect with the world around us…and reconnect with ourselves. Meditate on a falling leaf and its journey. Listen to the rustle of the Autumn trees. Find the beauty in your surroundings. With a fun and, admittedly, crazy, rush of celebrations just around the corner, use this season to remember, reflect, and re-center. It can help you reap max enjoyment from the moments to come and savor them like a steamy mug of cider. So, go on. Give this Fall a piece of your heart and mind with a few of our favorite ways to relax. In return, it’ll give you a little something we like to call peace of mind. Meditate mid-commuteMorning commutes can play with your psyche—no matter the time of year. Crowded trains, bumper-to-bumper traffic, and don’t even get us started on hair-wrecking weather. But there’s a silver lining, we promise. That precious time is a great opportunity to meditate in motion. Plug into a calmer state of being with the Headspace app, which has daily mini mediation sessions to help start your day off right. Or, try recording your own for a customized version that’s honed into your personal needs.Try a new methodMeditation isn’t everyone’s cup of chai tea. Consider gradually building your focus with this easy candle meditating trick and our John Masters Blood Orange & Vanilla Soy Wax Candle. For an alternative, find a creative outlet you love—like baking, sewing, sketching, knitting, or painting—and discover the peace and flow in the hands-on process. Or just start by uni-tasking, as in the complete opposite of multi-tasking. Exclusively doing one thing frees up your mind from distraction and can help you feel more present and less scattered. Check in with yourself, choose and commit to your task, then set a time frame.Go find some greenWalking is great for the heart, but walking through green outdoor spaces, like a park or nature preserve, is also good for the mind. Multiple studies have proved that taking a lush stroll verse a street-side jaunt may help put the brain into a more zen-like state. How, you ask? It’s called “involuntary attention.” Walking through a calmer, park-like environment holds your attention, yet requires less effort and engagement, naturally giving the mind freedom to reflect on other things. With Fall’s clear skies, and dry, brisk weather, it’s the perfect time to stretch your legs and stimulate your mind. Just remember to walk slowly and let the beauty of the foliage sink in.Make the most of everyday momentsNormal day-to-day movements and activities, such as brushing your teeth, sipping your coffee, and washing your face are incredibly convenient opportunities to reflect. Take applying a hair mask, like our new John Masters Hair Mask for Normal Hair with Rose & Apricot for example. Pay attention to the sound of the shower and the luxurious feel of the mask gliding through your strands. See? Anything can be turned into a ritual when given some mind space. Plus, giving your tresses a deep drink will help keep them healthy and happy. Disconnect to re-connectWe know, easier said than done. But disconnecting from your phone can help you focus on the things (and people) that really matter and improve your health, too. A 2015 Brigham Young University study found that technology interference or “technoference” can damage your relationships and psychological health (think increased stress, panic, and depression levels), but the biggest reveal was that your usage can make your partner depressed. If that’s not reason to power down, we’re not sure what is, but let’s start with baby steps. Try putting your phone on silent, leave it in another room to charge, and remove pop-up notifications. Jump into the season’s outdoor activities, like hiking or biking, that need both hands free, and remember to tell your partner they’re awesome.Hope you’re as inspired as we are to hop on Fall’s bandwagon and make it your most beautiful and mindful season yet.

SUMMER TIPS YOU NEED TO SQUEEZE IN Nothing slices through the heat better than the lively burst of something citrus. A wedge of lemon, lime, or orange gives water extra oomph. Lemonade. Margarita. Grapefruit spritzer. You get the idea. But the feel-good prowess of citrus doesn’t stop there. Along with boosting your spirit, immune system, and metabolism, it may have the power to protect your brain. Sound juicy? You bet it is. Read on to learn how it can keep your summer, skin, and body in bountiful balance.Defend Against Dementia   We’ve heard an apple a day keeps the doctor away…but how about a mandarin? According to a new study in the British Journal of Nutrition, people who eat citrus fruit daily may be less likely to get dementia…like 23% less likely. The study, including 13,000 elderly Japanese adults, showed a relation between those who ate citrus fruit every day with a lower chance of developing dementia after a six-year follow-up compared to those who ate it 2 or fewer times a week. Researchers believe the anti-inflammatory, flavonoid-rich tissue and juice of this produce, specifically mandarins, may help protect your brain and its precious neurons. More testing is needed to confirm their findings, but in the meantime, we’ll be wedging it up. Top your favorite breakfast with these golden goodies, or pack one to go, and trek on.Detox Your Skin When it comes to your skin, look to lemon, lime, even grapefruit, for a natural anti-aging solution. Rich in vitamin C, which helps fight free radicals in your body, these fruits hide another beautiful benefit. When applied to the skin, their gentle citric acids can help gently brighten and exfoliate, revealing a more luminous, clear complexion. Lemon and lime oils are also known for their cleansing and anti-inflammatory properties, making them great for blemish-prone or oily skin.To fight other signs of aging, grapefruit may just be your new go-to. It contains potassium and retinol antioxidants to help treat uneven skin tone, fine lines, and wrinkles. Try mixing juice from ½ a grapefruit, 1 tablespoon of honey, and ½ cup of oatmeal togethter for an age-defying face mask and John Masters Lemon & Lime Body Scrub, infused with lemon and lime oils, for a refreshing body buff. Glowy goddess, here we come.Drink In HealthSkip your morning tea or coffee (gasp!) in favor of hot water and fresh lemon. The simple combination packs mighty benefits with a zesty kick. Lemon’s high mineral and vitamin content helps purge toxins from the body while the warm water activates your digestive track. Hello, speedier metabolism. The fruit’s potassium stimulates brain and nerve function, and its vitamin C boosts the immune system (a great tool for cold and flu season). Its skills don’t stop there. From fighting hunger cravings to clearing up problem skin to balancing your body’s pH, it’s a combination that may be worth the caffeine sacrifice. Add a touch of honey or turmeric to make it more your style. @thebarefoothousewifeBrighten Your Mood & MoreScents are pretty powerful things. They can transport you, conjure a memory, or give you a sense of peace. Take lavender. It used to be the calming queen bee, but study after study is proving orange essential oil to be an effective (and lasting) noninvasive treatment to reduce stress, fear, and anxiety. Lemon’s mild scent has been shown to improve cognitive performance and mood. And research shows that grapefuit’s aroma can help boost metabolism and reduce food cravings, with anecdotal evidence suggesting it can also curb depression and enhance memory. Try incorporating these refreshing scents into your practice by applying John Masters Sparking Citrus Roll-On Fragrance to pulse points. Or try your hand at a DIY Orange Spice Diffuser. Hollow out ½ of an orange, removing as much flesh as possible. Mix together ¾ cup sea salt, 5 drops cinnamon essential oil, and 1 tablespoon whole cloves. Spoon into the rind and place in your casa. Replace every 3-4 days. Now, how’s that for juicy? Hope you squeeze every last drop of sweetness out your summer. 

It’s summertime and the living is easy breezy. Long days, warm nights, and the feeling of freedom and vacation even when you have to work the next morning. It’s a natural high that comes with the season, and we’ve been soaking up the sun’s good vibes at our favorite bodies of water—with a natural SPF, of course. Whether you’re trippin’ to the beach, driving to the pool, or diving into your favorite swimming hole, what you pack in your tote can make or break your lounging zen. Bring too much and you feel like a pack mule. Pack too little and you’re sure to miss something. We’ve rounded up our top 4 essentials loaded with practical purpose as well as luxury to make your experience extra special without weighing you down. A nourishing, knot-busting detangler + combChlorine, salt water, even fresh water, can leave hair a tangled mess and the former can strip hair of nutrients that leave it zapped of strength and shine. The sun can also, essentially, suck the water out of your hair leaving it brittle and dry, too. A travel-sized detangler, like our Citrus & Neroli Detangler, is the small but mighty answer. Used post pool or ocean, this lightweight leave-in conditioner, quickly and gently busts through knots and nourishes hair with powerhouse blend of soy proteins, wheat amino acids, and moisturizing coconut oil. Sweep hair into a low bun or braid for a sleek look that’s ready to hit the streets.A moisturizing, skin-soothing face mistBecause sun exposure and other environmental elements can dehydrate skin, spritz on a skin-soothing mist—as often as you want—to replenish moisture in a jiffy. Take our travel-sized Rose & Aloe Hydrating Toning Mist, for example. In addition to rose flower oil to soothe sensitive skin and white tea, high in protective antioxidants, it helps reduce inflammation and hydrates parched complexions. Its portable mini size and uplifting scent, guaranteed to refresh the hottest scenes, doesn’t hurt either.A hydrating lippieYou should always have a good lippie on hand because, well, dry lips are no fun, and licking a parched pout repeatedly can remove skin’s natural hydrating lipids making the situation even worse. It’s giving us deserted-island nightmares just thinking about it. When you’re hitting the water is no exception. Applied pre-sunshine, an emollient balm, like our Lip Calm, helps lock in hydration and protect against chemicals, the sun’s rays, and wind. Look for ones that have organic oils, such as olive, borage, or jojoba, for huge boosts of moisture.A water bottle of cold-brewed teaSure, a bottle of plain h20 is the gold standard, but we’re taking basic up a notch. Nothing quenches your thirst—or delivers an energy kick—on a hot summer day like iced tea, right? Skip the powdered stuff, and whip up a batch of cold-brewed organic black or green tea for deep flavor with a smooth taste. We’re partial to the Organic Green Tea Purifying Apple & Kiwi and its dreamy blend of green tea, apple, coconut, cranberry and kiwi, but choose one that satisfies your taste buds. Pour it into a water bottle, along with some ice, to instantly refresh and rehydrate on the go. To make, fill a pitcher with water and add one sachet for every 4 cups of water. Let it steep overnight in the refrigerator for delicious cold-infused tea ready for your next dip. We hope you guys are having a fun and safe summer!

"It's important for me to buy products that aren’t animal tested. I also think that the products that are organic and natural are better for your skin. John Masters Organics is good. My hair gets really dry and they have a mist that is extra hydrating" - said Rainey Qualley in an interview with IntoTheGloss  One of the mists she is talking about is our Sea Mist Sea Salt Spray with Lavender - an all-natural spritz for the perfect "beach-look" Now every day can be a day at the beach. The natural sea salt in this unique spray gives hair the same extra body it has after a day at the ocean, while certified-organic lavender protects hair from drying. key ingredients sea salt - adds texture and volume lavender - normalizes scalp conditions; slows hair loss This sea salt adds amazing texture & volume to your hair. Also enhances your curls while lavender helps to protect the hair shaft.directions to use after shampooing and conditioning spray onto hair leave in use Honey & Hibiscus Hair Reconstructor after washing to keep hair in optimum condition