The Blog

Urban Oreganics was born from a deep passion for sustainability, simplicity, and mindful self-care—and our blog is an extension of that vision. Here, we share tips for using our products, guides to embracing minimalism, and inspiration for a more conscious lifestyle. It’s a space for our community to come together and explore the things that matter most to us all—living intentionally, treading lightly, and creating a better world, one small choice at a time.

30 Days to a Simpler Life

30 Days to a Simpler Life

Now that the year has started (and flown by), it's a good time to hit the reset button. Insert our "30 Days to a Simpler Life" guide here. This guide includes purging different parts of your home and your life, physically, electronically, and mentally. Our hope is that this guide will serve as a placeholder to come back to whenever you’re in need of a reset.

Natural Glowing Skincare Challenge

Natural Glowing Skincare Challenge

I’m so excited to welcome Megan Roosevelt, RDN from Healthy Grocery Girl for this guest post. Megan is sharing simple yet impactful ways to build healthier skincare habits, from choosing more natural products to nourishing your skin from the inside out. She’s even put together a month-long challenge to help you achieve your healthiest skin yet. Ready to get glowing? Let’s dive in!

5 Natural Remedies for Colds

5 Natural Remedies for Colds

With colds and flus and fevers (oh my!) abound, people rush to Vitamin C packets, pharmacy drugs, and drinks promising to fight illnesses within a near impossible timeline, but what are the best natural remedies you can make or do yourself?

5 Mental Benefits of Having a Skin Care Routine

5 Mental Benefits of Having a Skin Care Routine

The benefits of having a routine go beyond just waking up with soft skin. Perfecting your skin care regime can also have a positive impact on your mental health. Whether you're a fan of a multi-step regimen, or prefer to keep it super simple, here's why you need a skin care routine in your life.

How to Make Your Own Self Care Kit 

How to Make Your Own Self Care Kit 

Self care is a huge topic right now, as mental health is finally becoming less stigmatized. But before you shell out $300 on that massage... Why not create your own self-care kit specifically catered to your needs? Made by you, for you.

Making Time for You: A Mom's Guide to Self-Care

Making Time for You: A Mom's Guide to Self-Care

Our lives revolve around our family. We are the chauffeur, cook, maid, appointment keeper, and personal shopper. It is so easy (almost too easy) to forget about ourselves. Quite frankly, how in the heck are we supposed to fit taking care of ourselves in?

Reusable Period Products: Why You Should Make The Switch

Reusable Period Products: Why You Should Make The Switch

What is the first thought that pops into your head when you think of menstrual cups and reusable cloth pads? Messy? Unhygienic? Leakage? Well, we’ve got some good news - they're none of the above! 

Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog 10 Steps to Better Hydration

10 Steps to Better Hydration

While we love water (we do not keep any juices or sodas in our house) the average American consumes only about half of what their body actually needs. Some take issue with the taste, or lack thereof, have a hard time remembering to stop and drink, or have just not created that habit to ensure they are getting the daily recommended amount.