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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Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Founders - Osmia

Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Founders

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Sun Spots - Osmia

Sun Spots

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What Is Clean Beauty? - Osmia

What Is Clean Beauty?

It's hard to know what clean beauty means, but here are some pointers on weeding out the greenwashers!
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Shop Smaller With Your Dollars! - Osmia

Shop Smaller With Your Dollars!

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The Sensitive Skin Epidemic: What’s Really Causing It & How to Protect Your Skin - Osmia

The Sensitive Skin Epidemic: What’s Really Causing It & How to Protect Your Skin

 

Why sensitive skin is surging—and how to simplify your routine to rebuild skin resilience.

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Summer Cabbage Slaw - Osmia

Summer Cabbage Slaw

There's nothing better than a crunchy seasonal slaw. Bright, healthy, and delicious, this recipe will check all your summer slaw boxes. Enjoy!
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Prayer From The Lava Rocks - Osmia

Prayer From The Lava Rocks

A tender poem about daughters, crashing waves, and the strength we hope they’ll carry through life’s storms.

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How To Choose The Best Soap For Your Face - Osmia

How To Choose The Best Soap For Your Face

How do you choose the best soap for your face? Should you even be using bar soap on your face? Let us break it all down for you in this post—we'll explain how our soaps are made, and exactly what skin types will benefit from using them!
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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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Our Favorite Multipurpose Skincare Products - Osmia

Our Favorite Multipurpose Skincare Products

Five Osmia products that do more than one job to help you get the most out of every dollar you spend!
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Mama's Vegetarian Chili - Osmia

Mama's Vegetarian Chili

Sometimes you need a fast meal that can satisfy everybody, from kids to hungry adults to vegetarian, gluten-free runners like me! Whip up a batch of this protein-packed chili—it's perfect for a crowd!

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