If you’ve been around UnPolished for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard me talk about our “venom-inspired” peptide complex in Daily Armor. And yes — I do have snakes in my office, and yes — I love them. But this isn’t about theatrics. It’s about science. Let’s break this down clearly. Daily Armor contains a biomimetic peptide inspired by Waglerin-1, a peptide found in the Temple Pit Viper. [...]

At UnPolished Beauty, our bar soaps and shampoo bars are created with a focus on clean ingredients, performance, and long-term skin and hair health. Unlike commercial soaps that rely on synthetic detergents and fillers, our bars are made using traditional cold-process methods and plant-based ingredients that gently cleanse while supporting the skin’s natural moisture barrier. This approach allows beneficial components to remain intact, resulting in a more nourishing and [...]

Some days my face feels depleted …just like my energy. As I’ve gotten older, I can tell when life has taken more than it’s given back. Between writing books, chasing dogs, working out at the gym, being outside, walking trails, singing at church, and holding everything together, my skin shows it. Tight, dry, tired… no hiding it. That’s why a good face cream matters to me. Not something heavy or [...]

Between all my animals, walking dogs, being outside way more than I probably should be, hiking, sweating, and living in the sun… my skin goes through it!! Add in stress, computer screens, errands, and long days, and it’s no surprise my face sometimes looks just as tired as I feel. And I hate that! That’s why an antioxidant serum is a non-negotiable for me. Not because I’m trying to stop [...]

When my skin feels dry or stressed, I know it’s usually because life has been heavy. Long days, little sleep, hormones, mid-life mess, and stress all shows up on my face first… as if I’m not going through enough already! That’s why hydration has to be done with intention, not rushed. A hydrating toner isn’t just a refresh for me. It’s what I reach for after a gym workout, on [...]