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Hi! I'm Ivy—a certified organic skincare formulator, certified project manager, and passionate clean living advocate. My mission is to make clean living effortless and enjoyable.

I founded Ivy & Fields, a curated non-toxic shop offering tried and tested high-performing everyday essentials. We’re more than just a shop—we’re a community that values ingredient transparency and supporting small, ethical brands.

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Clean Creatine, The Ultimate Comparison
Clean Creatine, The Ultimate Comparison
Finding a truly clean creatine can feel confusing. There are dozens of “advanced” forms and lots of flavored blends that add more than you need. This guide keeps it simple—what... Read more...
A Beginner's Guide To Gua Sha
A Beginner's Guide To Gua Sha
Gua sha is something I only started doing this year. If you saw Episode 2 of Aging Gracefully or our quick IG snippet, you know one of our favorite estheticians swears... Read more...
Aging Gracefully: Spa Treatments [Episode 3]
Aging Gracefully: Spa Treatments [Episode 3]
In episode 3 of our Aging Gracefully series, we sit down with Jeanette Acosta—paramedical esthetician, laser-trained clinician, biomedical engineering alum, product formulator, and celebrity facialist—who runs Skintique Spa in Miami.... Read more...
Are Seed Oils In Skincare Bad?
Are Seed Oils In Skincare Bad?
Are seed oils in skincare bad? Short answer: no. Learn how fatty-acid profiles, processing, and skin compatibility—not the “seed oil” label—determine skin outcomes. Evidence-based guide with sources. Read more...
Why Your Natural Laundry Detergent Isn't Working
Why Your Natural Laundry Detergent Isn't Working
Laundry still stinks after switching to natural detergent? Here’s why—and how to strip laundry safely. Step-by-step recipes, hard-water tips, and the natural detergent we trust. Read more...
I Went No-Poo. Here's What Happened.
I Went No-Poo. Here's What Happened.
If you’ve spent any time in natural living circles, you’ve probably heard of the no-poo method—short for "no shampoo." It’s a movement that challenges the conventional haircare industry by ditching traditional... Read more...
Aging Gracefully: At-Home Skincare [Episode 2]
Aging Gracefully: At-Home Skincare [Episode 2]
In episode 2 of our Aging Gracefully series, we dive into why at-home skincare matters most—because even if you get monthly facials, 70–80% of your results come from daily habits.... Read more...
Your Guide To At-Home Skincare
Your Guide To At-Home Skincare
You can spend hundreds on facials, but if you aren’t showing up for your skin every day, you’re missing 80% of the results. That doesn’t mean you need a complicated... Read more...
Meet Organic Ivy
Meet Organic Ivy
If you’ve been around Ivy & Fields for a while, you already know our heart beats for small brands. Our shop is filled with products from founders who pour themselves... Read more...
Aging Gracefully From Within [Episode 1]
Aging Gracefully From Within [Episode 1]
Welcome to Aging Gracefully—a holistic, non-toxic series where we say 'no thanks' to the pressure of Botox injectables and yes to looking and feeling our best the natural way. We've... Read more...
Understanding the Comedogenic Rating Scale
Understanding the Comedogenic Rating Scale
If you've ever struggled with breakouts after trying a new skincare product, you may have come across the term "comedogenic rating." But what does it really mean? And can it... Read more...
Crunchy & Co is Now Ivy & Fields
Crunchy & Co is Now Ivy & Fields
When I first launched Crunchy & Co, it was rooted in a single belief: that clean living shouldn’t feel like a chore. I wanted to solve the frustrations so many... Read more...