Struggling with summertime skin irritation? Whether it's bug bites, allergies, scrapes, scratches, or rashes, summertime fun usually brings about minor skin irritation for us and little ones alike that can cause anywhere from mild to major discomfort. The catch is, many of the products that we use to prevent and treat these irritations often contain ingredients that we'd rather steer clear of as much as possible. So then, what should we use instead?

Upgrading our hair care routines to locally-made, low-waste, consciously-packaged, and toxin-free products presents us with the opportunity to make a positive impact on our planet, but that doesn't mean you have to give up achieving the hair of your dreams. In fact, it could be the start of your best hair yet!

Last week, a beautiful woman came into the boutique. A visitor from Romania, she was captivated by the makeup samples on display; shimmering loose mineral eyeshadows, reflective highlighters and lipstick were of particular interest to her. I assisted her as she applied a neutral, pinkish mauve shade of lip colour. Lovely! It was added to her selection of products she planned to purchase that day.    I turned my back to help other guests in the store, and when I came back to her I was surprised to see...

At portia-ella, self-care is a priority we help you achieve, we are always stocked with the best natural aromatherapy, relaxation, and pampering products that help you find your inner peace.