Natural Skincare Blog

In our blog, Osmia founder and CEO Sarah Villafranco, MD, shares trusted guidance on skin health, natural skincare, and the therapeutic power of plants. Whether you're curious about acne, sensitive skin, barrier repair, ingredients, or building a minimalist skincare routine, you'll find honest, clear answers rooted in research—and a gentle reminder to treat yourself with kindness.

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Shop Smaller With Your Dollars! - Osmia

Shop Smaller With Your Dollars!

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What Is A Synthetic Skincare Ingredient? - Osmia

What Is A Synthetic Skincare Ingredient?

It's time to stop throwing the words “natural” and “organic” at consumers, especially when they are not accurate adjectives to describe the products being sold. 
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My First Month On Hormone Replacement Therapy - Osmia

My First Month On Hormone Replacement Therapy

Why I finally started hormone therapy for perimenopause, and what I'm noticing so far. (Hint: it involves SLEEP.)
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Green Beauty Is An Act Of Resistance - Osmia

Green Beauty Is An Act Of Resistance

It's not always easy being a conscious consumer. Learn more about how green beauty founders, including ours, believe your choices are making a beautiful difference for the world - not just for your skin.
 
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How To Start Moving More - Osmia

How To Start Moving More

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Skincare Travel Tips: How to Keep Your Skin Happy on the Road - Osmia

Skincare Travel Tips: How to Keep Your Skin Happy on the Road

Dry skin? Travel zits? Harsh detergents? These five travel skincare tips will help you stay glowing and grounded on the go.

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Five Healthy Habits For A Healthier Life - Osmia

Five Healthy Habits For A Healthier Life

A list of five simple changes you can make that will have meaningful, sustainable results in your life over the course of one year.
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Essential Oils During Pregnancy - Osmia

Essential Oils During Pregnancy

Here's a common sense guide to using essential oils safely in pregnancy. In this article, I've combined advice from experts in the field with my own expertise as a physician and skincare formulator. Hope it helps you relax and enjoy your pregnancy!!
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How To Dry Brush Effectively - Osmia

How To Dry Brush Effectively

Irritated, angry skin seems to be a seasonal normal, but it doesn’t have to be this way! Learn why dry brushing is making a comeback, the history behind deep skin exfoliation and how to give dry brushing a whirl next time you feel the winter itch. 
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What Does "Detoxing" Actually Mean? - Osmia

What Does "Detoxing" Actually Mean?

Learn why our founder, Dr. Sarah Villafranco, is concerned by the detox hype, and learn steps you can take to cleanse your body in the healthiest way.
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How To Start A Compost Pile - Osmia

How To Start A Compost Pile

Learn how to set up a compost pile in your own backyard, what materials you can use, and why fall is the perfect time to become a soil savior. 
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Ten Tips For Better Sleep - Osmia

Ten Tips For Better Sleep

Ten tips to get better sleep—who doesn't need that??
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