Things We Love

If the past couple of years have taught us anything, it’s just how important hand washing is to our health. But for those of us who suffer from eczema, constantly washing our hands can cause a flare, leaving our hands inflamed, red, irritated, and even cracked—which only makes them more susceptible to germs. So, what is someone with eczema to do to keep their skin calm and clean?  Keep reading to discover the best natural hand soap for eczema, and learn a few helpful hints for hand washing to keep a flare at bay.  Summary Avoid harsh detergents  Always opt...

We are beyond thrilled to share some very special news with you. L’AVANT Collective is honored to be partnering with Every Mother Counts, a nonprofit established by Christy Turlington Burns to heighten awareness of the global maternal health crisis and improve access to pregnancy care and resources in the US and abroad. We’ve created a gorgeous logo edition of our Fresh Linen candle to celebrate EMC’s mission of creating a world where all women have the opportunity to become mothers and not only survive, but thrive. 50% of proceeds from the sale of this candle will be donated to EMC. We’re...

The winter doldrums may be knocking on your door, but this year, we have the antidote! Let it rain, howl, and snow outside—with a few mindful tricks for burning our best-selling L’AVANT candles, you can ignite cozy vibes that will have you grateful it’s winter. (Really!)  Light L’AVANT candles in place of firewood  Running low on firewood but still want to create a relaxing, cozy atmosphere? Scatter a number of L’AVANT Collective candles inside your fireplace for instant mood lighting. We love to do this when we’re entertaining, because the flames still create a beautiful glow without throwing heat—perfect for...

With the holiday season upon us and the long months of January and February on the horizon, we’ve curated some of our favorite things to enjoy during the holidays and well into 2022. After all, joy doesn’t begin in December and end at the cusp of January! Here are six L’AVANT Collective go-to’s to get you outside, keep you organized, help you practice self-care, win the best-guest-ever distinction, and keep lips kissably soft, all year long.  Cheers to a (new) year of JOY!  Funboy Midnight Racer Snowmobile Sled- $99 Surprise someone special with a gift of spontaneity and joy. Ride...

One of our favorite parts of “wintering” is the call to return to warm, cozy meals that not only nourish our bodies, but our taste buds, as well. Hearty stew and a decadent cake fit the bill, and work for when you’re feeding the family or a table of hungry guests.  These are two of our favorite recipes to brighten your new year—and all winter long.  We’ve linked to the recipes by the talented cooks who created them, and send them our heartfelt thanks for making these delicious meals!  Kristi’s Favorite:  Moroccan Lamb Stew  If you’re not a lamb eater,...

The holidays are inching closer, and that means gathering with friends and family to celebrate—something that feels even sweeter this year after the separation of the past two years. But with the arrival of company comes the arrival of stress over making the house clean (and keeping it that way!). Here are our favorite ways to keep calm and clean on this holiday season—and not only are they super easy, but once you start doing them, you may wonder why you didn’t start earlier. Read on for more. Engage in “habit stacking”  Our favorite way to keep calm and clean...

Need a little something for their stockings this holiday? We’ve hand-picked some our favorite L’AVANT Collective natural home cleaning products and scents for anyone on your list who understands the joy of a clean space. Not only will they enjoy them through the holidays, but these highly effective—and beautifully packaged!—products will last long after the holidays are through. Here are our top picks for stocking stuffers this year.    Limited Edition Winter Fir Dish & Hand Soap Duo Big stocking? Fill it up with the gorgeously packaged, limited edition L’AVANT Collective Winter Fir Dish & Hand Soap Duo. The deep...

The holiday season is only weeks away, and whether you’re visiting friends for a holiday weekend cocktail or sitting down with loved ones for a beautiful dinner, L’AVANT Collective has everything you need to show your gratitude. Go ahead and elevate your host gifting game—we’ve got you covered for every festive occasion.  Limited Edition Winter Fir Collection Ditch the bottle of wine this year for hostess gifts, bring the Limited Edition Winter Fir Collection as a hostess present for gatherings where you want to be remembered. All the eco-friendly goodness of L’AVANT high performing luxury dish soap, hand soap and...

You may have heard us screaming from the rooftops recently, but in case you missed it, L’AVANT Collective was chosen as one of GOOP’s Gift Guide items for 2021.   With its elevated aesthetic and commitment to helping others live their best, most healthy life, GOOP has been on our radar as a dream retailer since those early days spent imagining what would one day become L’AVANT Collective. To be chosen by Gwyneth Paltrow, herself, for this years Gift Guide, is a total dream come true. Our love of beautiful design and our passion for safe, effective and nontoxic home cleaning...