Narcissus Beauty Breakdown

Samhain
Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival that inspired Halloween, celebrates the shift into winter and honors the dead with bonfires, lanterns, and the Silent Supper. Read more...
Aztec Second Sun
In this myth, we follow the chaotic sibling rivalry between Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca during the Second Sun—when Tezcatlipoca’s anger and corruption turned humans into monkeys, only for Quetzalcoatl to end it all with a massive hurricane, wiping the slate clean for the next age. Read more...
Aztec First Sun
The Aztec First Sun, ruled by the powerful and vengeful night god Tezcatlipoca symbolized the belief in a cyclical universe where creation, rivalry, and destruction were all part of an eternal rhythm. Read more...
The Seven African Powers
In celebration of Latin Heritage Month, this post explores the Orishas—deities central to Yoruba spirituality—and the history of how their worship spread throughout the African diaspora by blending with Catholic and Indigenous beliefs, with special reverence for Oshun, a beloved goddess of love, healing, and femininity. Read more...
Mabon: The Fall Equinox and the Return to the Underworld
Mabon: The Fall Equinox and the Return to the Underworld
The myth of Hades and Persephone, tied to the changing seasons and honored during the autumn equinox, reflects both the beauty and darkness of transition—seen by some as a tale... Read more...
Mythologically Speaking: Anat
Mythologically Speaking: Anat
The point of our brand is to tell the stories of those who might not be heard. We want to amplify the voices of those who struggle to do so... Read more...
Let's Break it Down: Polybutene
Let's Break it Down: Polybutene
Have you ever put on a lip gloss and thought: "Damn...I should call them"?  We're going to be breaking down our sticky little secret in our Ambrosia Lip Polishes: Polybutene.  We... Read more...
Mythologically Speaking: Oya
Mythologically Speaking: Oya
Busting out the big guns to celebrate our May 24th release of the For The Love Of History Podcast! We're being featured! Yahoo!  If you've been enjoying our Orisha posts, then you'll... Read more...
Let's Break It Down: Magnesium Glycinate
Let's Break It Down: Magnesium Glycinate
Not a cosmetic post? INSANE! This week, we're talking about Magnesium Glycinate because I have ~ * anxiety * ~ and I'm trying to find ways to get that under control. I... Read more...
Mythologically Speaking: Mother's Day - SPECIAL EDITION
Mythologically Speaking: Mother's Day - SPECIAL EDITION
Happy Mother's Day to all the mamas out there! To the birth moms, foster/adoptive moms, mamas part of the LGBTQ+ community, the ones who stepped in, the parents who had... Read more...
Let's Break It Down: Avocado Oil
Let's Break It Down: Avocado Oil
Avocado was used by the Ancient Aztecs for food and beauty 2,000 years ago.  Today, we're using it in our skincare and Ambrosia Lip Polishes to ensure that you have... Read more...
Mythologically Speaking: Yemaya
Mythologically Speaking: Yemaya
If you want more Orisha talk, check out my feature in the For The Love Of History Podcast coming out on May 3rd! If you feel at peace when you're at the... Read more...