Blog – Gaia Essentials

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Happy new day!

I wish I had said this. I do feel it in my bones not just at the new year, but with every quiver of energy that vibrates through my body....
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Mar 21, 22 • By Simone
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Love and other gifts

As I awkwardly heaved an enormous pot of soap batter into a three foot long mold, I fell in love. I fall in love everyday with the sparkle that the universe shines upon...
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Mar 21, 22 • By Simone
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Great journeys never end, they just...

Hi! My name is Courtney! Some of you may recognize me as a longtime local on the California coast. I am a yoga practitioner, a masseuse, a mother, a lover...
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Mar 21, 22 • By Simone
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Solutions to summer skin ailments

Let me preface this entry with the disclaimer that I am not a doctor so my advice should not be interpreted as professional medical opinion. That said, I do get...
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Mar 21, 22 • By Simone
agriculture• biodynamic• community• consumption• eco-friendly• ecosystem• environment• future• invest• local• nutrients• oils• organic• plastic• pollution• produce• protect• safe• shampoo• shampoo bar• skincare• sustainable• sustainable farming• toxic• wild mushroom shampoo
Earth Day 2021: Embracing the shampoo...

With rising threats posed by climate change, Mother Nature has never been more in need of our help. And I know it's easy to feel daunted in the face of...
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Mar 21, 22 • By Simone
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Sustainable farming practices: What to know...

So, what do chickens have to do with soap and skincare? On the surface, not a whole lot, but when I came across this little video produced by the Sustainable...
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Mar 21, 22 • By Simone
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Herbal infusions: Making the most of...

If you're unfamiliar with the concept of an herbal infusion, you can start by picturing a steaming cup of tea. Hot water is poured through the contents of a tea...
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Mar 21, 22 • By Simone
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Choose your vegetable oils wisely!

Okay, let's talk about vegetable oil. Is it good for you, bad for you? The stuff is often billed as a panacea of sorts. For example, some have been said...
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Mar 21, 22 • By Simone
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Skin sealant for that healthy glow

What is a skin sealant? For those of you who aren't familiar with the product, skin sealants offer a light application of oils that seal in moisture while delivering beneficial...
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Mar 22, 22 • By Simone
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YES, chocolate is good for you!

While the dressed up chocolate boxes we purchase for Valentine’s Day are often loaded down with not-so-good-for-you sugar, partially hydrogenated oils, artificial colors and flavors... pure chocolate, at its core, is nutrient,...
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Mar 21, 22 • By Simone
agriculture• biodynamic• ccof• cdfa• certification• community• eco-friendly• ecosystem• environment• farmers' market• farming• fresh• future• GMO• growing practices• ingredients• invest• local• organic• produce• skincare• small business• sustainable• sustainable farming• toxic• usda
Preparing to take the formidable path...

Thirty years ago— two decades before this business was born—I would have never believed I would one day be headed down the long road paved with massive accounting procedures &...
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Mar 21, 22 • By Simone
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Determining the right moisturizer for you

Our skin works hard to protect us from the elements so it makes sense to give it some good TLC in return. After consuming a healthful, nutritious diet the next...
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Mar 21, 22 • By Simone
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Summer Skincare Tips

Summer is here! With it brings a different skincare regimen than chillier times. Protecting your skin from the sun is critically important in the summer for two main reasons: the sunlight is...
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Mar 21, 22 • By Simone
agriculture• biodynamic• ecosystem• environment• farming• future• GMO• growing practices• health• ingredients• invest• organic• selfcare• skincare• sustainable• sustainable farming• toxic
Why should we invest in sustainably...

Many of us already consider this trade-off dilemma when shopping for food. Should I purchase that cheaper product that was imported from across the globe and potentially infused with harmful...
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Mar 21, 22 • By Simone

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about us

gaia essentials recognizes that radiance truly comes from inner resources. What we eat, who we are, and living in tune with nature are a few of the vital elements composing our glow. May using the organic, simple and wholesome products offered by establishments like gaia essentials reaffirm our vibrant living, wise learning and graceful aging. The pure & natural ingredients affirm a key factor in the vital health and happiness of not only us- but this precious earth as well.