Who doesn’t love the scent of the beach? Creating a beachy blend can be challenging, as it is a heady mixture of salt, sea, suntan lotion, and floral breezes. All is not lost, though; one of the best ways to capture this type of scent is with a coconut oil base infused with essential oils….
Activated Charcoal has many uses. You may well be brushing your teeth with it, as it has become a more popular ingredient for detoxing and cleaning the mouth. It also makes for a fabulous face mask to remove dirt and toxins and promote a pimple-free complexion! If acne or blemished skin plagues you, or you…
Summer is a time to get out in the sun and head to the beach or the park. Taking the right beauty essentials is vital to protect your skin and hair and ensure you have a day to remember. When smothering your body in products, keep health and wellness in mind and gather together some…
What Is Murumuru Butter? Murumuru comes from the Brazilian pam tree [Astrocaryum Murumuru Arecaceae]. Murumuru butter comes from the plant’s seed; this butter is more complex and waxy than Tucuma or Capuacua. It ranges in color from cream to deep yellow. However, the butter has a lovely feel and sweet, delicious, nutty scent, with trace smells of coffee…
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 has had everyone jumping on the bandwagon. Taking inspiration from centuries-old Ayurved practices, this trend has seemingly actual results. Like all trends, they come and go. Did you…
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