In the yoga world, there are those few teachers that truly inspire. New York-based Elena Brower is one of them. When I first took her class a few years back while on a trip to NYC, I was in awe.…
Gifting seems a bit trickier to me this year. I am resisting the urge to buy “stuff.” I want to place my money meaningfully, and into products made by companies I wish to support. I want to shop with…
Today it’s all about hair. Hair, and my special offer to you so you can get your hands on my all-time favourite and the best natural shampoo and conditioner. <3 With quite long hair, I often get asked “what…
I’ve been on and off in Norway over the course of the last 6 years, and despite the fact I live near such beautiful nature, I do not get out into the woods enough. Part of that has to…
For as long as I can remember I have been pining after thick, delevingne-esque brows. But genetics would have it that I have thin (while nicely shaped) blonde eyebrows. I’ve been penciling over the natural hair line for eons,…
Fall is that time when mother earth does her cleaning – the dead leaves drop and the rain washes everything away. It’s also a good time to slough off dead skin cells and rejuvenate the face, since drying electric…
There are so many super fantastic natural skincare products on the market these days. Since I started blogging on green beauty 6 years ago (!!) I have seen – dare I say even tried – pretty much everything that…
Your best skin starts in your gut – despite all the products I talk about, what matters more than anything else is the health of your digestive tract and your emotional wellbeing. Today we will talk about the former:…
Coming from the eco-beauty and wellness mecca of Vancouver, Canada, it is needless to say I was at a total loss when I arrived in Norway a few years back without a new army of natural beauty and wellness…
Having worked for a sustainable fashion brand about 5 years ago, I have certainly had my nose to the ground when it comes to finding other brands doing beautiful things in the space of sustainability and fashion. Today, long…
Top Tips: How Do I Protect Myself from EMF Radiation
Healthy Home Life & Style LPN Blog WELLNESS & YOGAI sit here, writing to you from an electromagnetic field, and you, reading this article, are likely sitting in an electromagnetic field (EMF) yourself. Because EMF radiation is so pervasive (it’s literally everywhere), I felt it a worthwhile topic…
Following up on LPN’s castor oil haircare post last week, I thought I’d continue on this trend of unorthodox natural haircare. This time with the focus on the men. I’ve often hit a roadblock with garnering interest of a more…
There is an oil you’ve been missing in your natural haircare routine, and I’m not talking about coconut oil, although I still love that too. It’s from another plant, which your mom might have used for everything when you…
So here’s the thing – I’ve been planning for a while to write a post on why “I Stopped Washing My Face in the Morning” for a long while. Why? Well, because over the last year, I stopped using cleansers in…
Confused on what natural skincare is best for you? Check out this Green Beauty Shop
Cleanser NATURAL BEAUTY Oils & Serums Sun CareSince starting LPN, I don’t think I can count how many emails I have received asking me the question: what is the best product for X, Y and Z skincare issue. As hard as I try, I cannot keep up…
Best Natural Products for Sun Protection and Sun Damage
BODY LPN Blog NATURAL BEAUTY SKINCARE Sun CareSummer is here, and in full swing. To celebrate, I teamed up with iHerb to pick out my fave pre and post-sun favourite natural products and remedies from their site to share with you. Here’s what I’ve selected for…
While it doesn’t look much like summer here yet, I’ve crafted the perfect morning yoga playlist for when it is. It’s Saturday morning here in Oslo, and I have to admit, the constant rain outside is starting to get…
Today I am super excited to talk Ayurveda with Uma oils. Keep reading for the Top 5 Ayurvedic practices for your natural beauty. In Ayurveda, India’s 5,000-year-old system of health and well-being, it is common knowledge that outer beauty…
The Best Yoga & Food Spots Ubud, Bali – Bali Blessings and Bliss
Life & Style LPN Blog TRAVEL NATURALLY WELLNESS & YOGA Yoga & FitnessI’m back from another whirlwind and beautiful trip from Bali – but this time it was a little more unique than a personal travel. I was blessed to be joining one of my best friends, co-founder of Leela Yoga,…
Thank you, Yoga Digest! This week I was featured in Yoga Digest’s Change Maker story, where I got to speak about all that I am passionate about — including my day job (something I very rarely speak about on…
I pulled in another iHerb Haul this past week – and it was a beauty-packed one. So you’re probably expecting to see some of my natural beauty finds on these pages? Well, I hope I don’t disappoint you when I…
LPN’s Wellness, Spiritual & Green Beauty Faves in February
Life & Style LPN Blog LPN'S SHOPPING CART Oils & Serums Yoga & FitnessThere was something about this February that was hard. Things just felt like they took a little more effort – getting into my yoga practice happened less frequent, my work hours were longer and my immune system seemed to…
Happy Sunday, beauties. Today I was inspired to write a quick and easy post for Sunday – a self love focused post (keeping up with my New Year’s Resolution). Sundays are for facials and big cups of tea. Step…
Self-care Sundays: DIY Organic Skincare with Oleum Vera
LPN Blog NATURAL BEAUTY Oils & Serums SKINCAREI love Sundays. I would argue they are my favourite day of the week, namely because I try not to plan much and instead just hang around the house with a cup of tea, a good book, my journal…
Here’s My New Year’s Detox (And No, It’s Not a Juice Cleanse)
BODY Body Care Drinks FOOD & NUTRITION HAIR LPN Blog TreatWe often start the new year with resolutions to change and do things differently. It’s a time to renew and restart. This year my intention is detox – but not only in the traditional and physical way. I want to…
Ok, so you left it too late (or you’ve just been dreading the mall). I don’t blame you. I just got back into Vancouver for the holidays and I’m trying to knock out my Christmas shopping in 1 day.…
Credo’s Top 5 Must Haves in Green Beauty This Year
Body Care Cheeks HAIR Lips LPN Blog MAKEUP Moisturizer NATURAL BEAUTY SKINCARE StyleOn my last trip to NY, I met some of the beautiful ladies who are behind the green-beauty brick-and-mortar shop, Credo. Think of this as the Sephora of green beauty. Packed with products that are #naturally best in class…
I AM SO EXCITED! I am over the moon to finally write this post with my soul sister Kelsi Ludvigsen as we prepare for our yoga retreat with Leela Yoga in BALI April 8 – 15 2017. Yup, this is your…
Sometimes, going back to your roots is exactly what you need to do, in order to find the magic. Growing up I was a rider. I spent days at the stable just because I wanted to be around these…