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The liver is the second the largest organ in the body, following behind skin (another major detox organ). It’s situated in the upper right section of your abdomen and protected by the ribcage. The liver works very closely with the gall bladder as well as the small & large intestines, spleen, pancreas, portal vein (liver’s primary blood source) and circulatory system. Symptoms that can arise from an overburdened liver are: indigestion, constipation, skin issues, allergies, migraines, hormonal imbalances (liver metabolizes hormones once they've done their work in the body), high cholesterol, brain fog and also irritability (hello, cranky pants). It’s most commonly...

What you put on and into your body greatly impacts the condition of your skin and your overall health. That is why Kaliks is dedicated to sourcing ingredients that are ultra-pure; we use lavender in our Revival Facial Mist that is grown with biodynamic agriculture practices, and maintain stringent standards for the extraction processes of all essential oils or extracts so as not to risk any contamination during growth or processing (even within industry "allowable" levels).  To better understand how topical products affect your skin, let’s look at its form and function. The skin is the body’s largest organ and is responsible...

Herbal infusions may be the simplest and most commonly used form of herbal medicine. They're easy to make and a tasty way to get your daily dose of vitamins and nutrients. Teas and infusions vary slightly so let’s get into what makes them different. Teas are weaker than infusions and are generally consumed for pleasure, refreshment or to aid acute symptoms. Herbal infusions are made using a higher herb to water ratio, steep for longer periods (4-10 hours) and are used daily for medicinal and therapeutic purposes. Infusions provide a higher dose of vitamins and minerals due to the longer...

Herbal Ally Almanac We harness the power of plants to create beautifully effective botanical formulations. Informed by the wisdom of traditional, natural beauty rituals and confirmed by recent scientific studies for products that help your skin become stronger, more resilient, and forever blooming. Engrossed as we are in the world of plant wisdom (and magic), it’s always a delight to find an ingredient that catches us by surprise by including everything we are seeking in an herbal skin ally: skin barrier benefits, sustainability, and efficacy. Our Herbal Ally series fills you in on our unique botanical ingredients and the role...