I started my journey to making healthier green beauty decisions with the discovery of Essential Oils. You see, I have very sensitive skin and no matter what products I tried, some chemical ingredient would flare up my skin. I started reading labels and researching ingredients to find out what was causing my acne, sensitivity and severe dryness. I couldn't find a single product in my local … [Read more...] about How Essential Oils Changed My Beauty Routine (+ My Must-Have Oils)
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Mango Almond Body Butter
Let me start this post with saying "sorry it's been a while since my last post". I took a major fall in my cast iron bathtub last week and the bathtub won. Like any woman, my instant reaction was to protect my face, so I threw up my arms and shielded myself from cracked teeth, black eyes, etc. Well, my right shoulder caught my fall, protecting my face, but fracturing my rotator cuff (or some part … [Read more...] about Mango Almond Body Butter
Reduce Dark Spots with this Soothing Facial Toner
I have sensitive skin. But I still need to use a toner (also called astringent) to exfoliate and tighten pores. Until recently, I had been using Clinique's Mild Clarifying Lotion for this. Have you ever looked at the ingredients label on your beauty products? This is the ingredients list for the Mild Clarifying Lotion, the mildest available: Water, Butylene Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, … [Read more...] about Reduce Dark Spots with this Soothing Facial Toner
Quit Sticks: Nixing Nicotine the Natural Way
I am not a smoker. But the three closest members of my family all smoke. I grew up in a house of smokers. They have all tried to quit at one point or another with varying degrees of success. I love them all deeply, so I want more than anything to be able to help them stop smoking. Natural Solutions When I started getting interested in essential oils, I realized their amazing restorative and … [Read more...] about Quit Sticks: Nixing Nicotine the Natural Way
Best Essential Oil Diffusers
As I talk with people and share with them about how much I love all of my essential oils, people naturally ask me about diffusers. I recommend ultrasonic diffusers, which hold some water and a few drops of your favorite essential oils then use ultrasonic movement to produce a vapor that fills your room with wonderful smells and delivers the beneficial powers of the oils to everyone in … [Read more...] about Best Essential Oil Diffusers
Natural Non-toxic Deodorant that’s NOT DIY
You know I love me some DIY skincare, right? But I've been hesitant to jump on the diy deodorant bandwagon. It just seems messy and minimally effective. Plus I've heard a lot about the baking soda having less than gentle effects on sensitive skin, which I definitely have. At the same time, I know about the ill effects of all the harsh chemicals in commercial antiperspirants, specifically … [Read more...] about Natural Non-toxic Deodorant that’s NOT DIY
