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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How I Healed My Acne Naturally - Osmia

How I Healed My Acne Naturally

Erika joined the Osmia team in August of 2018, and has seen some significant changes in her skin since that time. Here, she candidly shares the story of her journey from painful, cystic acne to a much happier complexion, including specific steps she took to help her skin get to a calmer place.
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The Best Natural Sunscreens - Osmia

The Best Natural Sunscreens

Deciphering which sunscreens are best for you and your family is enough to fry your brain. Our friend and guest blogger, Emily Barth Isler, is a green beauty expert, and she shares her top natural sunscreen picks here! 
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Sun Spots - Osmia

Sun Spots

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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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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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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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Keratosis Pilaris - Osmia

Keratosis Pilaris

Keratosis pilaris is a buildup of keratin and dead skin cells within the hair follicles, causing them to bulge (hence the bumpy texture), and often causing them to get irritated and inflamed. Here's how you can help your skin.

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How To Wear Your Mineral Sunscreen - Osmia

How To Wear Your Mineral Sunscreen

The quick and dirty on mineral sunscreen: you should definitely wear it, but a little dose of sunshine on your bare skin here and there is okay, too!
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Skincare Travel Tips: How to Keep Your Skin Happy on the Road - Osmia

Skincare Travel Tips: How to Keep Your Skin Happy on the Road

Dry skin? Travel zits? Harsh detergents? These five travel skincare tips will help you stay glowing and grounded on the go.

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How To Dry Brush Effectively - Osmia

How To Dry Brush Effectively

Irritated, angry skin seems to be a seasonal normal, but it doesn’t have to be this way! Learn why dry brushing is making a comeback, the history behind deep skin exfoliation and how to give dry brushing a whirl next time you feel the winter itch. 
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Seven Simple Skincare Rules - Osmia

Seven Simple Skincare Rules

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