<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Essential Ingredients: The Good Stuff Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A curated edit of Justine’s favorite products, services, and brands—chosen with intention. Explore the collection here: shopmy.us/shop/justinereichman 🛍️]]></description><link>https://essentialingredients.substack.com/s/the-good-stuff-guide</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_d9z!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1585ce4f-f7c4-497e-895a-8ca0c4c7961e_512x512.png</url><title>Essential Ingredients: The Good Stuff Guide</title><link>https://essentialingredients.substack.com/s/the-good-stuff-guide</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:44:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://essentialingredients.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Justine Reichman]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[essentialingredients@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[essentialingredients@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Justine Reichman]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Justine Reichman]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[essentialingredients@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[essentialingredients@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Justine Reichman]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[A More Conscious Holiday Starts Here ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beauty, Gifts, and Style That Give Back to People + Planet]]></description><link>https://essentialingredients.substack.com/p/a-more-conscious-holiday-starts-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://essentialingredients.substack.com/p/a-more-conscious-holiday-starts-here</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Justine Reichman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:03:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxIR!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F89bfea25-5836-42b2-8845-9cbbb9387077_481x640.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>A Note from Justine:</strong></em></p><p>As we head into Thanksgiving week, a moment for gratitude, gathering, and giving, it&#8217;s also a chance to rethink the way we show up for the season. Not with perfection, but with intention. The things we put on our skin, the gifts we give, and the clothes we reach for all have a ripple effect far beyond the holiday table.</p><p>This week, I&#8217;m sharing a roundup of beauty, lifestyle, and fashion finds that don&#8217;t just look good, they do good. Each one honors clean ingredients, ethical sourcing, regenerative materials, and the people behind the products. Because conscious choices aren&#8217;t about sacrifice; they&#8217;re about alignment.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iafC!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff698a4d5-8f01-40bb-a243-08ae7f6d6eb4_500x220.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iafC!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff698a4d5-8f01-40bb-a243-08ae7f6d6eb4_500x220.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iafC!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff698a4d5-8f01-40bb-a243-08ae7f6d6eb4_500x220.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iafC!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff698a4d5-8f01-40bb-a243-08ae7f6d6eb4_500x220.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iafC!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff698a4d5-8f01-40bb-a243-08ae7f6d6eb4_500x220.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iafC!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff698a4d5-8f01-40bb-a243-08ae7f6d6eb4_500x220.jpeg" width="184" height="80.96" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f698a4d5-8f01-40bb-a243-08ae7f6d6eb4_500x220.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:220,&quot;width&quot;:500,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:184,&quot;bytes&quot;:15955,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://essentialingredients.substack.com/i/179514609?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1931e839-fb33-4e92-9a09-c77b61a35f2d_500x500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iafC!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff698a4d5-8f01-40bb-a243-08ae7f6d6eb4_500x220.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iafC!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff698a4d5-8f01-40bb-a243-08ae7f6d6eb4_500x220.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iafC!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff698a4d5-8f01-40bb-a243-08ae7f6d6eb4_500x220.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iafC!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff698a4d5-8f01-40bb-a243-08ae7f6d6eb4_500x220.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3><strong>Here are three curated edits to help you celebrate the season with impact!</strong></h3><h3><em><strong>Holiday Attire That Actually Gives Back</strong></em></h3><p>The holiday season shouldn&#8217;t cost the earth, literally. This year, step into gatherings knowing your outfit is part of the solution, not the problem. Here are four pieces that prove sustainable style and celebration go hand in hand.</p><p>MANGO &#8211; Committed Collection Satin Midi Dress | $99.99 |Crafted from LENZING&#8482; ECOVERO&#8482; viscose that uses 50% less water than conventional viscose&#8212;because your glow-up shouldn&#8217;t drain the planet. <strong><a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-32021717">Shop Now</a></strong></p><p>LAN JAENICKE &#8211; Silk Blend Statement Blazer | $385 | Made from peace silk and deadstock fabrics in small Portuguese ateliers&#8212;turning textile waste into your most complimented piece of the season. Shop Now</p><p>REFORMATION &#8211; Rosie Cashmere Sweater | $278| Climate-neutral cashmere that tracks every gram of CO2 from fiber to finished product, warm hearts, cooler planet. <strong><a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-32022038">Shop Now</a></strong></p><p>CHRISTY DAWN &#8211; The Daria Dress | $248| Farm-to-closet regenerative cotton that actually rebuilds soil health while you&#8217;re rebuilding your wardrobe, every thread tells a better story. Shop Now</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxIR!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F89bfea25-5836-42b2-8845-9cbbb9387077_481x640.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxIR!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F89bfea25-5836-42b2-8845-9cbbb9387077_481x640.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxIR!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F89bfea25-5836-42b2-8845-9cbbb9387077_481x640.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxIR!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F89bfea25-5836-42b2-8845-9cbbb9387077_481x640.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxIR!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F89bfea25-5836-42b2-8845-9cbbb9387077_481x640.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxIR!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F89bfea25-5836-42b2-8845-9cbbb9387077_481x640.jpeg" width="481" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/89bfea25-5836-42b2-8845-9cbbb9387077_481x640.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:481,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Image preview&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Image preview" title="Image preview" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxIR!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F89bfea25-5836-42b2-8845-9cbbb9387077_481x640.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxIR!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F89bfea25-5836-42b2-8845-9cbbb9387077_481x640.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxIR!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F89bfea25-5836-42b2-8845-9cbbb9387077_481x640.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxIR!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F89bfea25-5836-42b2-8845-9cbbb9387077_481x640.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><a href="https://lanjaenicke.com/">This isn&#8217;t the LAN JAENICKE blazer, but this brand is beautiful! Here I am in one of LAN JAENICKE&#8217;s dresses!</a></figcaption></figure></div><h3><em>Holiday Gifts That Give Twice</em></h3><p>The best gifts this season do more than delight, they dignify the people who made them and the planet we share. Here are four lifestyle finds that transform your holiday giving into genuine impact.</p><p>PELA &#8211; Compostable Phone Case Gift Set | $45| Made from plant-based bioplastic that breaks down in 3 to 6 months in a compost bin, protecting their phone today, protecting the planet tomorrow. Shop Now</p><p>COYUCHI &#8211; Organic Sateen Sheet Set | $298| GOTS certified organic cotton grown without toxic pesticides, Fair Trade sewn, because better sleep shouldn&#8217;t come at someone else&#8217;s expense. <strong><a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-32022686">Shop Now</a></strong></p><p>TENTREE &#8211; Classic Crewneck Sweatshirt | $68| Every purchase plants ten trees through verified reforestation projects, wrap them in comfort that&#8217;s actively reforesting the earth. Shop Now</p><p>BEE&#8217;S WRAP &#8211; Assorted Kitchen Set | $18O| Organic cotton coated in beeswax replacing single use plastic, the gift that keeps on giving, one less wrapper at a time. Shop Now</p><h3><em>Holiday Recipes That Nourish Beyond the Table</em></h3><p>The best holiday meals do more than satisfy, they sustain the soil, support regenerative farmers, and celebrate ingredients that actually love us back. Here are four recipes that prove delicious and conscious aren&#8217;t mutually exclusive.</p><p>ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH WITH TAHINI DRIZZLE | Serves 6</p><p>Organic squash from your local farmers market meets mineral rich tahini, zero food waste when you roast the seeds for crunch, supporting small scale agriculture one sweet bite at a time. <strong><a href="https://minimalistbaker.com/delicata-squash-bake-with-tahini-sauce/">Get the Recipe</a></strong></p><p>WILD MUSHROOM AND HERB STUFFING | Serves 8</p><p>Foraged or regeneratively grown mushrooms bring umami depth to yesterday&#8217;s sourdough, turning potential waste into the dish everyone fights over while feeding the soil that feeds us. Get the Recipe</p><p>CITRUS POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH PISTACHIOS | Serves 4</p><p>Winter citrus at peak season means maximum nutrients and minimum carbon footprint, celebrating what&#8217;s ripe right now instead of what&#8217;s flown across continents. <strong><a href="https://www.homeandplate.com/blog/2016-winter-sweet-citrus-salad-with-pomegranate-pistachios/">Get the Recipe</a></strong></p><p>DARK CHOCOLATE OLIVE OIL CAKE | Serves 10| Fair trade chocolate meets single origin olive oil in a naturally gluten free dessert, proving that treating yourself and treating farmers fairly tastes even better together. <strong><a href="https://www.loveandlemons.com/dark-chocolate-olive-oil-cake/">Get the Recipe</a></strong></p><h2><em><strong>A Final Thought for the Week of Gratitude</strong></em></h2><p>Conscious choices during the holidays aren&#8217;t about being perfect. They&#8217;re about progress, alignment, and impact. Each of these products, whether for your vanity, your home, or your closet, represents brands that put people and planet alongside profit.</p><p>As we move through this season of giving and gathering, consider:</p><h3><strong>What will you wear, gift, or choose to help change the conversation this holiday?</strong></h3><p>Happy Thanksgiving!</p><div class="community-chat" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/pub/essentialingredients/chat?utm_source=chat_embed&quot;,&quot;subdomain&quot;:&quot;essentialingredients&quot;,&quot;pub&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:4534102,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Essential Ingredients&quot;,&quot;author_name&quot;:&quot;Justine Reichman&quot;,&quot;author_photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NAlZ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F631d7959-727e-45ca-b360-69ecc08bc733_1066x1070.jpeg&quot;}}" data-component-name="CommunityChatRenderPlaceholder"></div><h3></h3>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>