While essential oils have many benefits and uses and range from the exotic to the mundane, if I had just one essential oil that I would consider necessary, it would be Tea Tree oil. Tea Tree oil has so many uses for the entire family. Its benefits are medicinal; it smells pungent, but it is…
Aloe Vera is a perennial evergreen plant that thrives in tropical and arid regions; it is well known for its skin healing and benefits. The Ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians used Aloe vera in various forms. Over 500 aloe vera species are grown commercially in topical skincare, where this valuable botanical ingredient appears in lotions,…
Hair gel is fantastic for taming unruly, curly hair or hair prone to flyaways or has changed texture due to age or illness; however, it can leave your hair sticky, dry, and flaky. Hair gels can also contain chemicals that often do more harm than good. Making a homemade gel yourself is easier than you…
It is so important to look after and prep your skin before going into the sun; even just walking around in the hotter months can have a damaging and aging effect on the skin. Equally, when coming inside after a day at the beach, pool, or park, don’t forget to give your skin some extra…
Everybody wants the bright white Hollywood smile, white teeth convey youth, health, and beauty, but those pearly whites can come with a hefty price tag. Tooth whitening toothpaste often falls short, but by using a few simple ingredients known for their beneficial properties on the teeth, you can have some of the whitest teeth around!…
Oil pulling, the swishing of oil around the mouth to absorb toxins, fight bad breath, and generally improve the mouth’s health, has been a big trend that saw everyone jumping on the bandwagon. Taking inspiration from centuries-old Ayurved practices, this was a trend with seemingly actual results. Like all trends, they come and go. Did…
Why Do You Need To Use Natural Eye Creams? Natural eye creams contain targeted natural ingredients to eliminate fine lines, wrinkles, dry skin, puffiness, and the dreaded dark undereye circles. These eye concerns can make you look older, tired, and sometimes even ill. While you can use your natural moisturizer to help with these issues,…
Have you started using natural deodorants, then looked at the ingredient list and thought, I could make this, only to be overwhelmed by all the information available? If you have considered making your natural products, you need deodorant to get them right. The bad news is that commercial deodorants often contain chemicals you don’t want…
Along with finding or switching to a natural deodorant, toothpaste is one of the first products most people consider in their journey to cleaner products. Toothpaste goes in our mouths and our children’s mouths; we probably swallow a bit of it, spit it down sinks, and its quality affects our teeth and our breath, so…
Although hair growth depends on various factors, sometimes there is a missing part to your nutrition. Taking supplements for hair growth and a good diet, exercise, and sleep plan can finally be the turning point in seeing results. The following natural ingredients are known to have properties that promote healthy hair development. Try them and…
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