It's that time of year when everyone seems to have the sniffles, sneezes or sinus issues. I'm constantly washing my hands and trying to avoid contact with anyone even remotely sick. Unfortunately, I work with the public on a regular basis, so I am washing my hands even more. My hands get dry and cracked quickly with all that washing. I thought now would be a great time to make some … [Read more...] about Immune Boosting Lotion Bars
Citrus & Sandlewood Lip Scrub
There are few things in winter I hate more than chapped lips. But they can sometimes be inevitable if I don't get ahead of winter's punishing cold. The best way to prevent chapped lips is to regularly slough off dead skin with a gentle scrub and protect your pout with a rich, moisturizing balm. Today, I'm giving you the lip scrub recipe and the lip balm recipe will be posted next Monday. Here is … [Read more...] about Citrus & Sandlewood Lip Scrub
All Natural Apricot Face Scrub
We've all used Apricot Scrub at one point or another, right? I've been a faithful user for many years. That is until I started reading the ingredient labels on my skin care products. The gentle version for sensitive skin that you can purchase at nearly every grocery or pharmacy claims to contain 95% naturally derived ingredients. But the other 5%? Harsh Sulfates, drying alcohols, and even … [Read more...] about All Natural Apricot Face Scrub
Nourishing & Natural Bronzer Oil
You may be thinking Fall is a weird time to be thinking about bronzing oil. I would respectfully say that you are wrong. Here in Nashville, it's still in the 80's. Much too warm to be rocking tights with my dresses. But that tiny shade of a tan I got from a pool party in June has more than worn off to reveal my pasty, pale legs. At the same time, now that it is much less humid my skin is starting … [Read more...] about Nourishing & Natural Bronzer Oil
Ultimate Essential Oil Storage
Did you know that I love my Essential Oils? No? They changed my life and {more importantly} my beauty routine ;) But procuring an essential oils collection presents a certain challenge when it comes to storage. This is my proposal for the Ultimate Essential Oil Storage question. Keep reading for details on how you can make one too! I've seen a lot of great answers to the storage dilemma from … [Read more...] about Ultimate Essential Oil Storage
Cooling & Comforting Shea Butter Foot Balm
I am so crazy excited that boot season is right around the corner! I love my little boot collection, especially my tall boots. But at the end of a long day, my feet are hot, itchy and achy. I guess after living in sandals for months, my feet have a hard time adapting to being encased in leather all day. So I've been experimenting and have come up with this Cooling & Comforting Shea Butter Foot … [Read more...] about Cooling & Comforting Shea Butter Foot Balm
