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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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Quick Gluten-Free Holiday Cookies - Osmia
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Quick Gluten-Free Holiday Cookies

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Keratosis Pilaris - Osmia
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Keratosis Pilaris

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How To Wear Your Mineral Sunscreen - Osmia
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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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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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Green Juice Gone Wild - Osmia
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Green Juice Gone Wild

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Gluten-Free Banana Protein Muffins - Osmia
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Gluten-Free Banana Protein Muffins

I was feeling a little surge of Mom Guilt the other morning, so I surprised my girls with these healthy, gluten-free banana muffins. Basically, I baked my mom guilt away, and the muffins turned out delicious!
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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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Five Healthy Habits For A Healthier Life - Osmia
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Five Healthy Habits For A Healthier Life

A list of five simple changes you can make that will have meaningful, sustainable results in your life over the course of one year.
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15-Minute Weeknight Vegetarian Meal - Osmia
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15-Minute Weeknight Vegetarian Meal

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What Does Eco-Friendly Packaging Mean? - Osmia
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What Does Eco-Friendly Packaging Mean?

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Ginger Zinger Smoothie - Osmia
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Ginger Zinger Smoothie

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