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A Message from Our Founder - Shipping Prices

By Sam Gomez

A message from Sandra Velasquez, Nopalera founder, on shipping costs, supply chain realities, and our commitment to transparency.

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Ways To Prioritize Mental Health As An Entrepreneur
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Ways To Prioritize Mental Health As An Entrepreneur

By Sam Gomez

Entrepreneurship can be lonely and overwhelming. Discover practical ways to prioritize mental health while building a business.

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Sandra Velazquez and her daughter posing together in a warm family portrait with pink tones.

Life As A Mom-Preneur

By Sam Gomez

Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship is no small feat. Sandra Velasquez shares her honest perspective on life as a mom-preneur.

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The Joy of Exfoliation (History)
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The Joy of Exfoliation (History)

By Sam Gomez

Exfoliation has been a beauty ritual for centuries. Learn the history of skin polishing and how to safely exfoliate with natural ingredients.

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Nopal cactus paddle being harvested sustainably in a Mexican farm
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The Sustainability of Nopales

By Sam Gomez

Why nopal cactus is one of the most sustainable plants in the world. Drought-proof, regenerative, and packed with skin and planet benefits.

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Nopalera jewelry dishes filled with rings, necklaces, and crystals styled in a minimal flat lay arrangement.
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Getting The Most Out Of Your Skincare Products

By Sam Gomez

Most people use skincare wrong. Learn how to get the most out of your products — from layering to storage to application techniques.

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3 Ways To Refresh Your Routine

By Sam Gomez

Stuck in a routine? Discover 3 ways to refresh your daily habits and bring intention back to your skincare, body care, and self-care.

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Nopalera team portrait with Sandra Velazquez seated in the center, surrounded by team members in a studio setting.
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Writing Your Own Story.

By Sandra Velasquez

You are the author of your own story. Sandra Velasquez on rewriting your narrative as a Latina entrepreneur and breaking generational patterns.

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Rows of Nopalera soap bars lined up in production.
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BIPOC Founders Will Find A Way.

By Sandra Velasquez

As the saying goes -- necessity is the mother of invention. People start businesses for different reasons. For some, starting a business is a great way to...

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