• JUNIPER and YU |

Posted on March 28 2019

All About Kristine—Meet the founder of JUNIPER and YU

We sat down with JUNIPER and YU’s founder and curator, Kristine Kim Sarmiento, to get inside details of her clean beauty and wellness concept e-shop.  We spoke with the beauty connoisseur herself to learn more about her on a personal level and find out what inspired her to start her business in the first place.

Posted on February 05 2019

5 Unique Ways to Have a Meaningful Galentine's Day This Year

Valentine's Day isn't just for lovers.  It's also a day to celebrate the love you have for all of the amazing females in your life.  So, if you're wondering what to do differently this Valentine's Day, why not try spending it by showering them with some extra attention and love? We've listed our top 5 tried-and-true ways to spend the day and make it meaningful. 

• Clean Beauty 101 |

Posted on January 24 2019

Natural vs. Organic | Demystifying The Clean Beauty Buzzwords

With so much talk about clean beauty lately, it’s easy to get confused and overwhelmed by all the buzzwords flying around.  So, we’ve created a basic chart to help you get a clearer and better understanding of what clean beauty is.

• Recipes |

Posted on December 31 2018

4 Gorgeous NYE Drink Recipes That Will Make You Swoon

So long and farewell to 2018.  This past year has been so good to us but we’re ready for bigger and better things to come. We’re celebrating New Year's Eve with our loved ones tonight and what better way to get the party going than to whip up some delicious drinks to commemorate the past year?  Here are some last minute recipes that not only look spectacular but is pretty easy to make too. 

• Gift Guides |

Posted on December 10 2018

10 Ethical and Sustainable Holiday Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List

Want to shop more consciously during the holiday season?  Whether you're a devout eco-minded shopper or just starting a journey of ethical living, finding the right gifts to give during the holidays can be a bit difficult.  But that's where we come in. We've put together some our favorite ethical and sustainable gift ideas that your gift recipients will absolutely love. 

• Recipes |

Posted on November 19 2018

Festive Holiday Recipes Ideas for Luminous Skin

Skincare isn’t just about our daily beauty routines or the products we use; it includes what we munch on every day, especially during the holidays. So, here it is.  We've put together a list of our favorite festive recipe ideas that not only tastes good but makes your skin look good too. 

 

• Gift Guides |

Posted on November 07 2018

2018 JUNIPER and YU’s Top Holiday Gift Picks

We want to make this year’s shopping easier for you so, we’ve put together our Holiday Gift List of skincare delicacies that are clean, green, and cruelty-free -- perfect for both men and women on your gift-giving list this year.  

• Health + Wellness |

Posted on October 15 2018

Pre-Bedtime Beauty Rituals That Will Help You Get Better Zzzz's.

So, how can you deal with and manage nighttime sleep problems?  We’ve put together a list of simple pre-bedtime routines that you can practice at home to help maximize your sleep environment and get better, restorative shut-eye.

• Health + Wellness |

Posted on August 08 2018

5 Ways To Help You Cope With Stress & Anxiety

There's isn't a single cure-all remedy to cope with stress and anxiety. Each situation is unique in its own right and should be handled as such. Here's just a few methods I’ve found through trial and error to help in a wide range of different scenarios:

• DIY Skincare |

Posted on July 11 2018

Soothe Red, Irritated Skin With This Easy Trick

Here is our super simple do-it-yourself skincare hack that can help heal and beautify your skin: 

• DIY Skincare |
• Health + Wellness |

Posted on June 12 2018

4 Easy Ways to Incorporate Pearl Powder in Your Beauty Rituals

Pearl powder is a very versatile ingredient and can be easily incorporated into your lifestyle in many ways.  For best results, consistency is always key.  Here are 4 simple rituals that you can use to glow from the inside out.

• Health + Wellness |

Posted on May 30 2018

5 Natural Remedies To Beat Stressed Skin

Feeling a bit stressed lately?  Here is our helpful list of great natural alternatives that we use to ease stress,  relieve stress-induced skin problems, and bring ourselves back into balance.

• JUNIPER and YU |

Posted on April 30 2018

Welcome to The Juniper Room!

We're so honored to share our very first blog entry.  First and foremost, we want to deeply thank you for stopping by. It means so much to us and we...