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.

Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Meal Prepping 101

Meal Prepping 101

Using our convenient Meal Prep guide, you will start to enjoy the benefits of preparing ahead each week (or whatever time frame you choose). Since meal-prepping, we have saved hundreds - or dare I say thousands - on our grocery bill. And, we eat out less because our food is already prepped. There’s no stress or question of what’s for dinner! All our recipes are portion-controlled so we have zero wasted food. Overall, I’ve saved countless hours by shopping and prepping all in one day.

Product Highlight: Facial Cream

Product Highlight: Facial Cream

What if you could have an all-day facial moisturizer that never felt greasy and didn’t contain harsh chemicals? Well, look no further! Perhaps our most popular product to date, our green tea Facial Cream is the perfect, non-toxic alternative to store bought moisturizers. Our Facial Cream actually started as a request from a friend. She was wanting a facial cream that would be anti-aging and also prevent and treat acne. After weeks of research and development, we were able to nail down this best-selling formula. From that first full batch, it was an instant hit!

Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Journey to Healthy Skin Haley

Real Skin, Real Results: Haley's Story

Discover the transformative journeys of real Urban Oreganics customers in our new series. From struggling with skin concerns to achieving their healthiest, most radiant complexion, these stories highlight the power of mindful, plant-based skincare.

This week, we're sharing Haley's story.

Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Product Highlight Eye Serum

Product Highlight: Eye Serum

We take so much pride in the high-quality skin care products that we provide our customers. Every product is a result of extensive research, trial and error, and human - NEVER animal - testing. We rely on customer feedback for improvements and new products as well. For over a year we had customers requesting a serum that could moisturize and minimize fine lines around the eyes. After researching and playing with ingredients and formulas, we created our multi-purpose Eye Serum.

Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Holiday Gift Guide Gifting with Purpose

Holiday Gift Guide: Gifting with Purpose

The holidays are just around the corner, which means gifting is on the brain. Since our household maintains a very minimalist lifestyle, I don't believe in spending money just because. Our gift guide is filled with eco-conscious and intentional gifts that will bring joy well after the holidays are over. 

Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Work is Work But Family is Everything

Work is Work, But Family is Everything

Three months ago I did the unthinkable. Or, at least the unthinkable for me. When it comes to financial stability I've always been ultra conservative. I don't take career risks and I've always worked jobs I can count on to pay the bills. Most recently, I had a job at a good community bank. I worked an easy schedule (Monday through Friday, 7-3), got home at the same time every day, had good healthcare benefits for my family, 3 weeks paid vacation, etc. I would say it was the ideal scenario based on what the adolescent version of myself imagined adulthood to be.

Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Journey to Healthy Skin Mei

Real Skin, Real Results - Mei's Story

Discover the transformative journeys of real Urban Oreganics customers in our new series. From struggling with skin concerns to achieving their healthiest, most radiant complexion, these stories highlight the power of mindful, plant-based skincare.

This week, we are sharing Mei's story about her extreme eczema.

Product Highlight: Cleansing Bars

Product Highlight: Cleansing Bars

Anyone else hate traveling with mini bottles of so many different things: face wash, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, etc., plus dealing with the TSA liquid requirements? I did too. After some research and development, I formulated our Cleansing Bars - a soap that works for the whole body (hair too!). I ended up loving it at home as well - my four bottles in the shower are now forever replaced by one perfect bar.

Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Journey to Healthy Skin Alyssa

Real Skin, Real Results: Alyssa's Story

Discover the transformative journeys of real Urban Oreganics customers in our new series. From struggling with skin concerns to achieving their healthiest, most radiant complexion, these stories highlight the power of mindful, plant-based skincare.

This week, we chatted with Alyssa.

Online Shopping: Creating Purpose From Convenience

Online Shopping: Creating Purpose From Convenience

No one can deny the benefits of online shopping. They have brought many jobs to the marketplace including customer service positions, order fulfillers at the warehouse, and independent delivery drivers. Additionally, for stay-at-home/ work-at-home moms, not having to drag your kids to the store is a true win. Unfortunately, as with most great things, there are some consequences to the increased popularity of online shopping.

Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Product Highlight Body Food

Product Highlight: Body Food

Our Body Food is just how it sounds. Food for your body; which includes your skin and your hair. As I value the ability of things to be multi-purpose, I set out to create an entire-body moisturizer using the base of our baby butter formula. I wanted it to be thick enough to really provide deep moisturizing, but also a formula that can be used head-to-toe.

Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Journey to Healthy Skin Jen

Real Skin, Real Results: Jen's Story

This week, we chatted with Jen about how Urban Oreganics helped to protect her skin against the rough, Alaskan weather.