Blogs

Meet Catherine Choi, founder of SoYoung, aka the creator of our beautiful, No Sweat Ice Packs included in many of our Balm Boxes. Healing takes many forms, and in Catherine’s case, what kicked off her healing journey was an experience of grace and divinity she experienced in getting clean from a serious heroin addiction in her 20s. Never did she foresee that when she started her company more than 10 years later that SoYoung would become a voice for healing and transformation, and that the company’s brand message would become about empowerment in small and consistent steps. Catherine’s own commitment...

A breast cancer diagnosis is life-altering, and no doubt you’ll want and need a ton of traditional medicines and treatments. However, alongside conventional treatments, there's a fragrant friend called aromatherapy that's making waves in the world of breast cancer support. In this blog post, we'll explore how aromatherapy can be a comforting ally for breast cancer patients, with insights from some pretty cool studies. Easing Anxiety with Aromatherapy Imagine being in the hot seat for a breast biopsy – you’re staring down at a rather large needle pointed at your boob; anxiety levels can skyrocket. But here's a game-changer: a...

When I was 27 years old, I was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive, non-hormonal type of breast cancer: Triple Negative. As I had to come to terms with this life-changing diagnosis and go through all the treatment motions (surgery, chemo & radiation), I was surprised at how much energy I was spending on navigating the social waters. You could say I was getting a degree in psychology because I dealt with all types of people. Some gave me support, inspiration, and love, while others frustrated, triggered, or hurt me. And 99.9% of the time, the latter group just didn’t know...