When it comes to skincare, I’m always searching for products that feel as good in my routine as they are in their ingredients list. That’s why I’m so excited to partner with Ursa Major, a brand that blends powerful plant-based actives with a refreshingly simple philosophy: skincare should be clean, effective + energizing, without any of the questionable extras.

If you live an active lifestyle, surfing, training, biking, chasing kids, or just spending time outdoors, you know your skin takes a beating. Cuts, reef rash, sunburn, saddle sores… it comes with the territory.

I was always confused about the order I should be using my skincare products. In general, after cleansing, it is recommend going from the thinnest to thickest in terms of product consistency. I learned from Tata Harper, a pioneer in natural luxury skincare that face oils should be applied LAST after moisturizer. I've read conflicting theories on the topic, so I'm glad she cleared that up. As I mentioned in my earlier blog post: Clean Skincare for Women - January Spotlight , o