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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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Perioral Dermatitis: A Physician’s Natural Treatment Approach

As a doctor and skincare founder, I healed my own perioral dermatitis with a natural, barrier-repairing routine—here’s what really works, and why.

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A Doctor’s Take: Is Beef Tallow Good for Skin? - Osmia
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A Doctor’s Take: Is Beef Tallow Good for Skin?

Tallow can moisturize, but the skincare claims are way ahead of the science. Here’s a doctor’s take on beef tallow for acne, eczema, wrinkles, sensitive skin, and how it compares to well-formulated plant oils.

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Why Are My Lips Always Chapped? 10 Hidden Causes of Chronic Dry Lips - Osmia
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Why Are My Lips Always Chapped? 10 Hidden Causes of Chronic Dry Lips

Wondering why your lips are always chapped? Here are 10 hidden causes of dry, cracked, peeling lips—and what to try when they won’t heal.

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How To Exfoliate Your Skin - Osmia
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How To Exfoliate Your Skin
How to exfoliate your skin, and our favorite tips on how to do it without making your skin angry!
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What Is Clean Beauty? Why “Natural” Skincare Isn’t Always Safer - Osmia
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What Is Clean Beauty? Why “Natural” Skincare Isn’t Always Safer

A thoughtful look at clean beauty, ingredient safety, and why “natural” doesn’t always mean safer—plus how to make informed skincare choices.

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How to Tell If You Have Sensitive Skin - Osmia
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How to Tell If You Have Sensitive Skin

Dr. Sarah explains how to tell if you have sensitive skin, the most common causes, and what you can do about it!

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How To Start A Meditation Practice (And Why) - Osmia
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How To Start A Meditation Practice (And Why)

Tried meditation and felt like you weren’t doing it right? You’re not alone. Learn how to build a lasting, approachable practice—starting with five minutes a day.

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How I Get Enough (Vegetarian) Protein - Osmia
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How I Get Enough (Vegetarian) Protein

Dr. Sarah's tips for getting enough protein as a vegetarian. It's not as hard as you might think, especially once you have a few of her tricks up your sleeve.
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The First Five Steps To A Clean Beauty Routine - Osmia
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The First Five Steps To A Clean Beauty Routine

The decision to ditch your regular skincare regimen for greener options can feel daunting, but our friend, Emily Barth Isler, is here to walk you through the steps. 
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Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Founders - Osmia
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Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Founders

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What Is Clean Beauty? - Osmia
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What Is Clean Beauty?

It's hard to know what clean beauty means, but here are some pointers on weeding out the greenwashers!
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Shop Smaller With Your Dollars! - Osmia
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Shop Smaller With Your Dollars!

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What Is A Synthetic Skincare Ingredient? - Osmia
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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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My First Month On Hormone Replacement Therapy - Osmia
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My First Month On Hormone Replacement Therapy

Why I finally started hormone therapy for perimenopause, and what I'm noticing so far. (Hint: it involves SLEEP.)
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Green Beauty Is An Act Of Resistance - Osmia
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Green Beauty Is An Act Of Resistance

It's not always easy being a conscious consumer. Learn more about how green beauty founders, including ours, believe your choices are making a beautiful difference for the world - not just for your skin.
 
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How To Start Moving More - Osmia
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How To Start Moving More

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