The Best Clean Ingredients for Healthy, Happy Summer Skin
Summer is here and with it comes sun-kissed days, warm breezes, and the inevitable challenges that the heat brings to our skin. To keep your skin glowing and healthy, it’s crucial to [...]
Summer is here and with it comes sun-kissed days, warm breezes, and the inevitable challenges that the heat brings to our skin. To keep your skin glowing and healthy, it’s crucial to [...]
I’m in the midst of a midlife meltdown. Since 2021, a camera has captured this turbulent time while I’ve wondered why the heck I signed up to be the subject of a damn documentary! Life has taken [...]
Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer so far! With scorching heat upon us, it’s essential to pay extra attention to your skincare routine. One of the most crucial aspects of [...]
I’m so excited that Essentiel was THE favorite at Versace in LA this month. Many top manicurists posted their lotion love with gorgeous Gigi Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski., Naomi Campbell, and [...]
Late last year I began filming a documentary about aging, ageism, aging in the beauty biz…and other intriguing topics. I was entering a new phase of life and wanted to create an empowering [...]
As we transition into the Fall season, it's time to adapt our skincare routines to keep our skin balanced, happy, and hydrated.
A year before my grandmother passed, I took a camera to New Orleans and sat with her for a few special days. Make some tea and please join us!
Recently someone asked me: If I could go back in time and take care of my skin with all the wisdom I have now, what would I do differently? I've thought about it, and here is a list of things [...]
For all the current Covid chaos erupting around the world, I still feel hopeful for the future and believe in humanity’s ability to heal. I hope the holidays will give us all time to process the [...]
If you’re looking for a gift that’s chic, unique yet universally appreciated, Essentiel is an easy way to make your friends and family happy this holiday season. Many of our beloved customers [...]
When creating Essentiel, I wanted the experience to be spa-like, rejuvenating for your skin and your soul. Now I'm honored that some of the most exceptional spas offer Essentiel! I hope you will [...]
I'm so excited to share one of my favorite healthy and delicious recipes with you! This Smoothie is packed with nutrition and is a quick, simple, and tasty way to keep your skin happy and [...]
Part of the proceeds of Essentiel are donated to NOLA Tree Project. NOLA Tree Project embodies the spirit of rebuilding in beautiful ways. Since Hurricane Katrina, which killed 100,000 trees, [...]
My Italian grandfather Frank insisted we all call him “Honey.†Yet, despite the sweet name, Honey was the meanest person I’ve ever known.
If your cuticles and nail beds are dry and under-nourished, it’s like trying to grow a garden from a parched cracked bed of soil. Ain’t going to happen! Skin, cuticles, and nails need nutrients [...]
I just found out I’m a Demon. Yep, that’s what renowned Vedic astrologer, Carol Allen, told me moments after glancing at my chart. She also told me I’m ruled by the “hasta†constellation, which [...]
A few months after launching a new business, I decided to begin sensorimotor (aka ‘traumarelease’) psychotherapy. I often over-deliberate when making decisions, but occasionally jump in headfirst [...]
We are certainly feeling winter with record breaking cold weather around the country! It’s the season for dry skin — but it doesn’t have to be.
Recently I did a ritual, welcoming the re-new year and asking for ‘something special’ to unfold. Then this happened… I am deeply grateful and super excited that beautiful Chrissy Teigen has [...]
My relationship with cars is complicated. I learned to drive at 13 while my dad sat in the passenger seat, smoking a joint and reading the newspaper, only to look up occasionally and yell [...]