• Clean Beauty 101 |

Posted on June 04 2021

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.

• Health + Wellness |
• Lifestyle |

Posted on May 24 2021

6 Ways You Can Support the Asian Community Even After Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month is Over

In the US, the month of May is officially designated as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month where we highlight and recognize the history, heritage, achievements of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have contributed to America’s diversity and success. But as the month slowly comes to an end, our efforts in fighting against racism and discrimination shouldn’t just end here. With the massive surge in intolerance and hate against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, here are 6 ways you can continually support the Asian community even after Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month is over.

• Gift Guides |
• Holiday |

Posted on November 06 2019

2019 Holiday Gift Guide

As the holiday season nears, we not only want to help make your life a bit easier, we also aim to make your holiday shopping more personal, thoughtful and meaningful.  From sustainable brands to Fair Trade and everything in between, we've thoughtfully curated our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide just for you.  Browse our top picks of natural skincare, natural body care, handcrafted home goods, wellness teas and more.  Let the season of giving begin!

• Self-Care |

Posted on October 31 2019

Fall Your Way Into Self-Care: 6 Feel-good Self-care Ideas for Autumn

There’s just something so deliciously intoxicating about the fall season.  The cool crisp air, the golden hues of autumn leaves, and the scent of spiced apple candles make us feel so warm and tingly inside. We rounded up 6 of our favorite fall-inspired self-care ideas that’ll make you gleam from head to toe.

• Health + Wellness |
• Recipes |

Posted on September 30 2019

Toasting Summer Goodbye: Butterfly Pea Lemonade Recipe

Most butterfly pea tea recipes you’ll find online call for additional steps but we like to keep things simple over here. Instead of steeping dried Butterfly pea flowers, we use a powder version that’s 100% pure (and easier to use). Here’s our super easy recipe that you can make at home in less than 5 minutes!

• Health + Wellness |
• Self-Care |

Posted on July 19 2019

Have A Case of the Blahs? | 12 Self-Care Ideas to Overcome it

The summer season is the perfect time to reevaluate and reset your self-care and wellbeing goals.  Resetting your goals not only will help you get a clearer idea of what’s really important to you, but it also will give you actionable steps to get yourself out of that rut.  So how can you reclaim your inner and outer glow? Here are 12 self-care ideas that can help you overcome the case of the blahs and make you look and feel great again.

 

• Travel |

Posted on June 27 2019

Traveling This Summer? 6 Simple Ways to Care for Yourself

With all the excitement surrounding your upcoming trip, the last thing you want to think about is your daily self-care regimen when you get there.  From skincare to sleep, we created a simple guide to help address common issues that can arise when you’re globe-trotting. Whether you’re traveling locally or completely going off-grid, here are 6 self-care practices to help you feel and look your very best on any trip. 

• 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. 

• 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 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

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

Falling asleep can be a real struggle at times so 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 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 beauty rituals that you can use to glow from the inside out.

• Health + Wellness |

Posted on May 30 2018

5 All Natural Remedies To Beat Stressed Skin

Feeling a bit stressed lately?  Chronic stress can really wear you down and make you sick.  What’s worse--it can wreak havoc on your skin. 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...