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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 Matcha, The Ultimate Comparison

Most people turn to matcha when they are wanting to lower their caffeine intake. As a longtime coffee lover, I decided to do a deeper dive into this wildly popular...

What Is Manuka Honey? Benefits, MGO Explained, and How to Buy Authentic

Manuka honey has become one of the most sought-after functional foods in the clean living and wellness space. Many people know it is considered more potent than regular honey, but...

Paracress Extract: Uses and Benefits for Skin Aging

As I’ve gotten deeper into aging-focused skincare, I’ve become far more interested in ingredients that support the skin’s natural function rather than temporarily masking changes. One plant that kept popping...

Choosing A Spouse Is A Health Decision

This month marks my 10-year wedding anniversary, and it’s got me reflecting on the surprising truth I’ve learned: choosing a spouse is a health decision. Not just a romantic one....

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...

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...

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....

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.

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.

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...

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....

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...