Skylar Dream Journal

In celebration of our newest Scent Club scent - Boho Bloom, a fragrance reminiscent of fresh flowers fields and wild jasmine, we've created a playlist to accompany your springtime memories. Lovingly selected by our team, we hope this selection of Boho Bloom-inspired music transports you to sweet, carefree moments, with a hop in your step and flowers in your hair. 

Spotify Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3z3eUoEjgTeErju8Kuh8t1?si=RL96NB-2SASyotRYOtJnwQ

Making the switch to a non-toxic deodorant is a big and exciting step in your self-care and daily routines. All good things take time, so expect a 4-week transition period when you begin using a non-toxic deodorant. Embrace your body’s unique body chemistry as the detox stages may vary from person to person. Remember: it is normal for the ingredients to work differently on everyone.
 

Week 1: Throughout the first week, you may not notice a very big change in your underarms. This area is beginning to adjust to new ingredients that are not superficially covering up your underarm’s natural functions. Toward the end of the week, you may notice your underarms working hard, producing more sweat than usual.

Week 2: Your body is now getting used to the absence of certain ingredients and chemicals that used to cover up odor and sweat. Because of this, you may experience an increase in the growth of odor-causing bacteria for a short period of time. But don’t worry it won’t last long! The green tea leaf extract in Skylar’s Refreshing deodorant is an anti-bacterial ingredient that helps to fight against odor.

Optional: Use a clay mask to help deep clean and remove any leftover residue.
- If you want to fully clear out those pores and give your underarms a fresh start, try using a simple bentonite clay mask to pull out any remaining impurities. 

Week 3: Odor that you may have noticed from week 2 will start to decrease this week. The pores in your armpits are getting cleared out and re-balanced, thanks sage leaf extract!

 Week 4: This week you will notice your body beginning to fully adjust to your new deodorant. Your underarms are getting used to these new beneficial, effective and non-toxic ingredients so that you can feel refreshed throughout your day. 

If you have any questions or feedback for our team regarding the detox and the #SkylarCleanChallenge, please let us know. We'd love to get your honest feedback!

Xo, 

Skylar

Interested in the Scent Club and looking to learn more? Here are 6 reasons why the Scent Club is a must-have for fragrance newbies and enthusiasts alike.

1. Endless Possibilities 
As a member of the Scent Club, the possibilities are endless. Each month, you’ll receive a unique, clean, beautifully crafted scent formulated to fit perfectly with the season. Each scent comes in a convenient, travel-sized rollerball and you’ll have the freedom to mix & match scents to create your own signature. In fact, one years membership gives you 66 layering options! 

2. It’s the Perfect Travel Pal 
Looking to book a quick weekend getaway or packing for a month-long excursion? Our scents come in a beautiful, TSA friendly travel rollerball. It easily tucks away into any purse or bag and provides the perfect on-the-go touch up. We recommend bringing a few different monthly scents so you’re always prepared no matter the occasion or unexpected setting! 

3. Try It On Your Terms
Not a huge fan of sampling fragrances under fluorescent lighting at a department store? Neither are we, which is why we love the ease of the Scent Club. Not a fan of a month’s scent? Simply send it back for a full refund, no questions asked. The scent club was designed specifically with our customers in mind. Customize your delivery each month -  Skip, add, change or cancel at any time. 

4. It’s Simplistic and Beautiful
Each month our creative director takes inspiration from all over - nature, unique colors, fun activities, special moments and feelings to create a one-of-a-kind design. We wanted this club to be about more than incredible scents - we wanted to inspire creativity and spread the love. Each box comes with a monthly mantra, reminding you to enjoy every moment.  

5. Serious Savings. 
In addition to the artisanal scent each month, members also benefit from serious savings. Members get 10% off all Skylar products, which they can add to their monthly box for convenience. So if you have any friends or family curious about clean scents and non-toxic body care, there’s no better time to gift them Skylar. 

6. Fragrance You Can Feel Good About
Our company was founded on a simple philosophy - use the good, lose the bad. You can feel good knowing we source our ingredients ethically, and package our products with the environment in mind. (Packing peanuts made from vegetable glycerin, and shipping boxes made from recyclable materials). We also choose a different non-profit each month to donate a percentage of proceeds. This October, we chose the Breast Cancer Care & Research Fund. 

Xo, 

Skylar

Let’s talk about self care. Whether you’re a workaholic or someone that prefers to take it easy breezy, there’s no denying the importance of self care. Nowadays, it seems the word “self care” gets thrown at us from every corner. It’s on every spa site, yoga studio, and cleverly marketed chocolate bar, which begs the question, “What really constitutes self care”? 

We’d like to think of the practice of self care as beginning with, you guessed it, one’s self. The gentler we are to ourselves, the kinder we are to our bodies and minds, the greater our capacity to love ourselves and ultimately one another. In light of this, we’ve put together a list of our favorite self care habits that can be done anytime and (almost) anywhere. 
 
1. Don’t Start the Day Off Running 
The alarm goes off. Time for work. You go through the motions frantically - shower, change, coffee, breakfast, send the kids to school, feed the pets, grab your bag and you’re out the door. Mornings are rare moments in the day when we actually have some time to ourselves alone, so why do we spend it rushing around in a haze? Try waking up a half hour earlier to set your intentions for the day and enjoy some "you" time. This simple gesture, either thought through quietly or written down, can have a beautiful impact on the rest of your day. Some of our favorite "me" times include listening to slow jams (anything by the Lumineers really), lathering up our favorite hydrating body wash in the shower, and experimenting with different scent layerings for the day. We’d love to hear some of your daily intentions or self soothing practices, email us your thoughts! 

2. Learn to Say No
 Listen, we get it, it’s hard to say no. Hard? Yes. Necessary? Absolutely. When we give too much of ourselves to the people around us, whether it be friends, family or a significant other, we may forgo the things that make us happy to please others.  Here’s our philosophy on this, you can only give your best, if you feel your best. Next time you’re pulled into doing something and you feel you can’t say no, remember this: you can’t fill someone else’s cup if yours is empty. Start saying no, and in time you’ll find how much easier it is to say yes.

3. Drink More Water
We feel this one hardly needs an explanation, I mean, who can deny the importance of staying hydrated? Not only does water keep you feeling more awake, helps with your body’s ability to recuperate and maintain homeostasis, it’s also a fantastic way to truly care for yourself from within. Sometimes, it’s the simplest habits that are the most important. Next time you reach for that fourth cup of coffee, try pouring yourself a cup of sparkling water instead. To jazz things up a bit, we recommend adding a few slices of lemon (aids indigestion), cucumber or sprigs of mint. 

Xo, 

Skylar

In a word, YES. 

Ever wondered why a scent smells different on you than it does on your friend? The answer is in the chemistry. Don't worry, this isn't the chemistry you took in high school, this has to do with body chemistry. When purchasing a perfume because it smells amazing on your mother-in-law, you should first consider body chemistry, the final ingredient in any fragrance. 

There are many things that play into why a scent doesn't smell the same on everyone – race, skin type, medications, pregnancy, and yes, diet. The food you eat can have a huge impact on your body scent, which of course is what is interacting with your perfume. A person who eats a balanced diet – composed of meat, veggies, fruits, nuts, and dairy in recommended portions – smells differently from a person with a rigid diet of just one or two of the main food groups. Vegans and vegetarians smell different from people who consume meat or fish. People who frequently eat spicy food might create a spicy undertone in fragrances they wear. 

This is why it is so important to try before you buy a fragrance. Sampling is the best way to get a feel of how the scent will work on you, because it may smell completely different on your best friend (sister, mother…) who was wearing it when you fell in love with it. Check out our Sample Palette and try all six signature Skylar scents before deciding on a full-size fragrance. 

Bring the vacation to you with this decadent summer meal. From the Hawaiian Islands to the Carribean, these recipes are sure to leave you asking for seconds. 

Tropical Salmon with Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice

The health benefits of salmon are widely known. Salmon is high in Omega-3 fatty acids and loaded with vitamins and nutrients.   

Grilled Salmon

Ingredients:

• Salmon fillets
• Olive oil 
• Lime
• Garlic 

Directions:

1. Whisk together lime juice and zest, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in large baking dish.
2. Place the salmon in a baking dish and let it marinate for 30 to 60 minutes.
3. While the salmon grills, start working on the coconut rice and mango avocado salsa.

Coconut Rice

Ingredients:

• Coconut Water 
• Canned coconut milk 
• Jasmine rice 

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