The Solvasa Journal
Beauty in Your Presence
Rituals, science, and the art of showing up for yourself. Explore our stories on stress, skin, and intentional living.

Intermittent Fasting for Beginners
We've all encountered that gorgeous, naturally svelte person who casually frets, "ugh … I've been so busy, I forgot to eat today." Yah, right. We hate you. Those of us who are naturally human not ...
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What is a Lymphatic Drainage Massage and How Does It Work?
Five minutes a day with this massage technique can help you get a glowing, lifted, brighter and smoother complexion. If you've ever had a professional facial, you may have noticed the estheti...
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Crystals, Minerals and Clay – Natural Solutions to Reduce Wrinkles and Brighten Skin
If the covid pandemic taught us anything about beauty it’s that when it comes to skincare, less is more.
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I'm reading (well, actually listening to) a terrific new book on women's health by a double-board-certified doctor in internal medicine and immunology. In a chapter about inflammation, the author...
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How to Protect Your Skin Microbiome
It might not sound pretty, but your skin is covered in an invisible layer of bacteria called your microbiome, and you need to take steps to protect it if you want your skin to look youthful and fre...
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Thoughtful Gifts Start with Intention
To gift is human. So say social anthropologists who study the history and evolution of gift-giving rituals and deem them core to creating and maintaining social relationships. In essence, gift-giv...
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Why the "Best Luxury Jade Roller*" is Neither Jade Nor a Roller
Whether you’re an avid beauty roller or you find yourself rolling your eyes at the thought of rolling your face, read on. Facial rolling has become a thing … and for good reason. Dermatologists...
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Launching a new category as an indie brand in beauty is a massive undertaking. I'm beyond grateful to Morning Honey for sharing our story. "For Lori Bush, who is the Co-Founder & CEO of Solva...
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Are Self-Imposed Expectation Aging Your Skin?
I recently heard Alessia Cara perform Scars to Your Beautiful at BottleRock Napa Valley. “No better you than the you that you are.” I found myself fighting back the tears in awe of how somebody so...
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