Argan oil, often referred to as “liquid gold,” comes from the Moroccan argan tree and has long been used to soften, soothe and moisturize skin and hair. That’s one reason why it’s a popular ingredient in shampoos, along with the fact that it contains beneficial nutrients such as Vitamin E and fatty acids. Read on to learn more about the many reasons for adding argan oil to shampoo and how
Finding the right shampoo for your hair can be difficult. It’s not just a matter of what has the best fragrance or even what cleans hair most effectively. If you have oily hair, for example, you need a shampoo that will control this oil so your hair always looks vibrant. If you have fine hair, you may instead need a shampoo that will add body. On top of this, you
Clay and mud masks have been used for centuries to remove impurities from the skin and leave it looking clearer and healthier. These simple formulas can help unclog pores, control oil and improve skin’s overall appearance. Because clay and mud masks don’t clog your pores themselves, they’re a good solution for drawing out anything unwanted and improving skin’s overall texture and tone. Read on to learn more about the benefits
Many of us couldn’t imagine leaving the house without antiperspirant every day, especially now when the temperature is rising and many of us are more physically active. However, while antiperspirant can be quite effective in controlling sweat and odor, you may not need something that powerful. In fact, there are a few drawbacks to using antiperspirant that have prompted many people to turn to natural alternatives instead. Read on to
As the temperatures heat up, you may be relieved that you no longer have to fight with blustery winter winds to keep your hairstyle in place, and that you no longer have to face frigid, dry conditions that can dry out your hair and make it lifeless and dull. However, spring and summer can also do a number on your hair, especially with the high humidity that often comes along
You might lather on the sunscreen on your skin every time you go outside, but have you ever considered the potential damage to your hair caused by unprotected sun exposure? Like the skin on your face and body, your hair is prone to damage from the sun’s rays and needs special care, especially as spring and summer approach and more of us spend more time outdoors. Whether you want to
You may know that skin comes in a wide range of types, from oily to dry, but did you know your hair is the same way? While some people have very oily hair, others have hair that is naturally very dry. Your hair type determines not only what kind of products will work best for you, but also what kind of styles you can wear. Your hair texture also plays
If you’ve ever struggled to find beauty and skincare products that work for you, you might not be using the formula that’s best suited to your skin type. That’s because not everyone has the same skin type, and what works well for one person may be too harsh for another person or may not work at all. That’s why it’s crucial that you identify your skin type before purchasing any
Just a few years ago, most of the cosmetics and skincare products you bought at the drugstore likely consisted of a high percentage of synthetic ingredients and chemicals. Some of these ingredients give the products their color, while others might be used to create a specific fragrance. However, in recent years many consumers have begun to focus on using organic products as often as possible, a choice that can benefit
Are you sensitive to fragrances? Do you find that your beauty and skincare products irritate you instead of keeping you feeling and looking good because of their overwhelming scent? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, there’s an entire fragrance-free movement sweeping the world right now, with some people swearing off cologne and perfume, and others eliminating any product with added fragrance from their personal care routine. If you’d like
It seems that every day a new breakthrough anti-aging product is introduced, promising near-miraculous results that will turn back the hands of time. Just a few years ago, anti-aging was primarily the domain of dermatologists and other specialists, and required prescription creams or even surgery. Now, however, there are dozens if not hundreds of affordable products you can buy at the drugstore or online. But do they really work? And
It’s spring, and that means not only warmer temperatures but also more time spent outdoors. And with summer quickly approaching, an increasing number of people will be spending more of their time outside and exposed to the sun’s rays. That’s why it’s crucial that you apply sunscreen to all exposed skin every time you head outdoors, even if that’s a habit that’s fallen by the wayside during the winter when
Your hair faces daily stress from heat styling, pollution, harsh shampoos, and changing weather conditions. Over time, these factors can leave your hair dry, dull, brittle, and difficult to manage. If your hair doesn’t look or feel as healthy as it once did, it may be time for a clean beauty reset. When people think about wellness, they often focus on nutrition, fitness, or skincare but healthy hair deserves attention,
Switching to clean beauty doesn’t mean throwing out your entire stash or spending thousands on a brand-new routine—and honestly, you shouldn’t. The real secret? Transitioning slowly, intentionally, and strategically so your skin (and your wallet) can keep up. Think of it as an upgrade, not a reset. Start by paying attention to what you use the most and what your skin truly needs. As products run out, replace them with
Let’s be honest we’ve all been there. You wake up, look in the mirror, and wonder Why does my face still feel dry and tight even after applying cream? Why does it look so dull instead of glowing? Why are those fine lines showing up sooner than I’d like? These little frustrations are something almost everyone deals with day after day. And here’s the surprising truth: the fix might not
When people think about wellness, they often focus on nutrition, fitness, or skincare. But healthy hair is also an important part of feeling your best. Your hair faces daily stress from heat styling, environmental pollutants, harsh shampoos, and changing weather conditions. Over time, these factors can affect both your hair’s appearance and overall health. If your hair isn’t looking or feeling the way it used to, it may be time
Your gut isn’t just about digestion—it’s basically your body’s control center for overall health, including your skin. Inside your digestive system lives trillions of bacteria (don’t worry, the good kind). This ecosystem—called the gut microbiome—plays a huge role in: And here’s the glow-worthy part: when your gut is balanced, your skin tends to look clearer, smoother, and more radiant. But when it’s not? Hello, dullness, dryness, and premature aging. Why
Your hair faces daily stress from heat styling, pollution, harsh shampoos, and changing weather conditions. Over time, these factors can leave your hair dry, dull, brittle, and difficult to manage. If your hair doesn’t look or feel as healthy as it once did, it may be time for a clean beauty reset. Clean, plant-based haircare products such as Mill Creek Botanicals and Sleepy Hollow can help restore moisture, balance, and
Dry, frizzy, and hard-to-manage hair is something many women experience every day. Hair that becomes tangled after showering, feels rough at the ends, or turns frizzy the moment humidity hits can often be a sign that the hair is lacking proper moisture and nourishment. Many common hair habits can gradually contribute to hair damage over time. Frequent heat styling, hair coloring, tight hairstyles, over-washing, and using harsh shampoos may strip
Your hair goes through a lot—heat styling, pollution, harsh shampoos, and changing weather. Over time, these factors can leave hair dry, dull, and difficult to manage. If your hair suddenly feels different than it used to, it might be time for a clean beauty reset. Clean, plant-based haircare—like Mill Creek Botanicals and Sleepy Hollow—can help restore balance, moisture, and shine without harsh ingredients. Here are five signs your hair is
Traveling is exciting — new places, new experiences, and lots of photos. But let’s be honest: your skin and hair don’t always love travel as much as you do. Dry airplane air, changing climates, hotel water, and long days exploring can quickly leave your skin dull and your hair frizzy. The good news? A clean beauty travel routine doesn’t have to mean packing your entire bathroom. With a few smart,
Antioxidants: Your Skin’s Tiny Superheroes Ever feel like your skin is just… surviving? Enter antioxidants—the quiet heroes that fight free radicals, pollution, stress, and sun damage while you go about your day. Think of them as your skin’s personal bodyguards. They swoop in to neutralize the bad guys before they can dull your glow, cause wrinkles, or leave your hair looking sad and lifeless. Basically, they’re the VIP security team
DIY Natural Spa Day at Home Using Clean Beauty Products (Yes, you deserve this. And no, you don’t need a fancy resort.) Let’s be honest. Sometimes you just want a spa day… but your budget says “drink water and sit down.” Good news: you can totally create a luxe, relaxing, natural spa experience right at home — using clean beauty favorites from Mill Creek Botanicals. And we’re not doing complicated
Hey, skincare lover! Ever stared at your bathroom shelf full of Mill Creek Botanicals and DuBarry products and thought, “How do I even use all of this without turning my face into a sticky science experiment?” Don’t worry—we’ve got you. Layering skincare doesn’t have to be scary—it can be fun (yes, really!). Let’s break it down so your skin drinks up every drop of goodness without feeling overwhelmed. Step 1:
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We firmly believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of circumstance and ability.
To fulfill this, we aim to adhere as strictly as possible to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level. These guidelines explain how to make web content accessible to people with a wide array of disabilities. Complying with those guidelines helps us ensure that the website is accessible to all people: blind people, people with motor impairments, visual impairment, cognitive disabilities, and more.
This website utilizes various technologies that are meant to make it as accessible as possible at all times. We utilize an accessibility interface that allows persons with specific disabilities to adjust the website’s UI (user interface) and design it to their personal needs.
Additionally, the website utilizes an AI-based application that runs in the background and optimizes its accessibility level constantly. This application remediates the website’s HTML, adapts Its functionality and behavior for screen-readers used by the blind users, and for keyboard functions used by individuals with motor impairments.
If you’ve found a malfunction or have ideas for improvement, we’ll be happy to hear from you. You can reach out to the website’s operators by using the following email [email protected]
Our website implements the ARIA attributes (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) technique, alongside various different behavioral changes, to ensure blind users visiting with screen-readers are able to read, comprehend, and enjoy the website’s functions. As soon as a user with a screen-reader enters your site, they immediately receive a prompt to enter the Screen-Reader Profile so they can browse and operate your site effectively. Here’s how our website covers some of the most important screen-reader requirements, alongside console screenshots of code examples:
Screen-reader optimization: we run a background process that learns the website’s components from top to bottom, to ensure ongoing compliance even when updating the website. In this process, we provide screen-readers with meaningful data using the ARIA set of attributes. For example, we provide accurate form labels; descriptions for actionable icons (social media icons, search icons, cart icons, etc.); validation guidance for form inputs; element roles such as buttons, menus, modal dialogues (popups), and others. Additionally, the background process scans all the website’s images and provides an accurate and meaningful image-object-recognition-based description as an ALT (alternate text) tag for images that are not described. It will also extract texts that are embedded within the image, using an OCR (optical character recognition) technology. To turn on screen-reader adjustments at any time, users need only to press the Alt+1 keyboard combination. Screen-reader users also get automatic announcements to turn the Screen-reader mode on as soon as they enter the website.
These adjustments are compatible with all popular screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA.
Keyboard navigation optimization: The background process also adjusts the website’s HTML, and adds various behaviors using JavaScript code to make the website operable by the keyboard. This includes the ability to navigate the website using the Tab and Shift+Tab keys, operate dropdowns with the arrow keys, close them with Esc, trigger buttons and links using the Enter key, navigate between radio and checkbox elements using the arrow keys, and fill them in with the Spacebar or Enter key.Additionally, keyboard users will find quick-navigation and content-skip menus, available at any time by clicking Alt+1, or as the first elements of the site while navigating with the keyboard. The background process also handles triggered popups by moving the keyboard focus towards them as soon as they appear, and not allow the focus drift outside it.
Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
We aim to support the widest array of browsers and assistive technologies as possible, so our users can choose the best fitting tools for them, with as few limitations as possible. Therefore, we have worked very hard to be able to support all major systems that comprise over 95% of the user market share including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge, JAWS and NVDA (screen readers).
Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs. There may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our accessibility, adding, updating and improving its options and features, and developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility, following technological advancements. For any assistance, please reach out to [email protected]
