Inspired by scents of rhubarb, honeysuckle, and Madonna lily, found in her grandfather’s garden in Virginia and the ancient herbal medicine secrets of Europe, Barbara Close developed a strong passion for creating a space for people to learn about self-care and make decisions that align with their bodies. An herbalist, aromatherapist, and strong believer in traditional healing practices, Barbara founded the holistic skin care line Naturopathica. In this excerpt from her book The Naturopathica Effect: A Holistic Approach to Skin Care, she shares the unexpected cause of most of our inflammation and how to combat it for younger, healthier, and more radiant skin. Read More