A place to discover and learn about natural, clean skincare, read stories about well-being and gain insights into aging

The Ultimate Face Mist Guide: Hydration and Nourishment for Your Skin

Face mists are hydration heroes and an effective way to take your skincare routine to the next level. With their hydrating, refreshing, and targeted properties, they can help you achieve a healthy, nourished complexion that glows.  Adding face mist to your skincare routine is an easy way to hydrate the skin throughout the day and is also an effective way to feed the skin essential nutrients that keep it nourished and supported. 
April 15, 2024 — Aaliyah Alexander - The Caraline Team

Discover the Magic of Cranberry Seed Oil for Your Skin

Fresh cranberries in a wooden bowl on a board

  Ingredient Spotlight: When it comes to nourishing and revitalizing the skin, few natural ingredients can rival the remarkable benefits of cranberry seed oil. Derived from the seeds of the cranberry fruit, this nutrient-rich oil has gained recognition for its ability to nourish and support the skin.

March 15, 2024 — The Caraline Team

Wabi-Sabi and the Beauty of Imperfection and Aging

Wabi Sabi symbol

Time and experience have their own beauty and the imperfections we’ve picked up are part of our story.  Recognize that as we age we give up our physical freshness but gain mental strength and wisdom.  Wabi-sabi is looking at the imperfections of the world and transforming them — not by changing them, but by changing how we relate to them. 

March 06, 2024 — Emily Carlin

Prickly Pear Oil: Powerful Benefits for Older and Aging Skin

Prickly Pear cactus with several red fruit
Ingredient Spotlight: Renowned for its rejuvenating properties and nutrient-dense profile, prickly pear seed oil is recognized as having a wide range of benefits for older, mature skin.  Rich in vitamins E and K, essential fatty acids and antioxidants, prickly pear oil is a superfood for the skin. Learn more about this wonderful oil!
February 28, 2024 — The Caraline Team

The Nonsense of Anti-Aging Skincare

Older women outside smiling at the camera
Every day, women are bombarded with messages that tell us aging is something to be ashamed of or resisted at all costs.  Our culture places value on youth, with aging seen as something to 'fight'. The term 'anti-aging' comes with obvious negative connotations as a judgment:  youth is good, aging is not. 
February 02, 2024 — Laura Coblentz

Keeping Skin Hydrated and Healthy with a Face Mist

Older woman in gray sweater looking at the camera
Hydration mists not only provide an instant burst of moisture and help to combat dryness and dehydration, but they can also deliver a boost of nutrients such as vitamins, antioxidants, and botanical extracts that revitalize the skin.  
February 01, 2024 — The Caraline Team

Benefits of Plant-Based Face Oils for Aging Skin

African American woman wearing orange shirt outside smiling

One of the primary characteristics of skin with a story – i.e., older skin, is a decrease in natural oil production and a loss of elasticity. There are a lot of opinions out there about what products and routines are best for older skin, but we are big fans of face oils and the numerous benefits they provide for skin with a story.  The Daily Nourish Face Oil, made with vegan, plant-based oils, is wonderfully protective and supportive of the skin.

December 18, 2023 — The Caraline Team

Finding Harmony in Aging: The Taoist Way

Taoist symbol of Yin and Yang
In today’s world, aging is often seen as a challenge, a decline, and something to be feared. But what if there was a different way to approach the aging process? Taoism embraces the wisdom and beauty that comes with time, and aging is not something to be feared or resisted, but rather a transformative journey of self-discovery and inner growth.
December 05, 2023 — The Caraline Team

Jojoba Oil and Its Benefits for Aging Skin

Jojoba orchard at sunset

Ingredient Spotlight: Incorporating jojoba oil into your skincare routine can be a game-changer for achieving healthy and luminous skin. Whether you have dry, oily, or combination skin, jojoba oil can effectively balance sebum production and restore the skin's natural moisture barrier, while antioxidants like vitamin E help combat free radicals and protect skin from environmental stressors.

November 17, 2023 — The Caraline Team

Benefits of Rosehip Seed Oil for Older Skin

Rosehip berry used for Rosehip seed oil
Ingredient Spotlight:  We use Rosa rubiginosa rosehip seed oil in Caraline Daily Nourish Face Oil because we believe it has a wide range of benefits that support the health of older skin.  We use only cold-pressed, sustainably grown oil sourced from Chile and wanted to nerd out here a bit to help you understand its benefits and get you excited about it too!  
October 30, 2023 — The Caraline Team

The Caraline Mist and Oil Combo: Why it Works

Drop of water hitting a water surface
As we age, the skin loses its ability to retain moisture and dryness is a common symptom associated with older skin. There are several reasons why this happens, but maintaining hydration is essential for healthy skin.
October 12, 2023 — Caraline Team

The Bigger Picture

Stones piled in a zen manner in a pool of water
We all look in the mirror and fixate on different elements of our appearance. Here, we dive into why we do that and what it means, while thinking about the bigger picture.
October 06, 2023 — Mary Catherine Horgan