Hair rinses are becoming increasingly common in finding natural solutions to hair care. As more of us are considering using botanical plant ingredients to replace commercial products, we have renewed interest in natural ingredients from our kitchens and gardens. Herbs have many health and beauty benefits, and some of the best ones for nourishing the…
We’ve all heard the expression, ‘I’ve got to get my beauty sleep,’ a slightly humorous way of understanding that we all look better after a good night’s sleep. What Is Beauty Sleep? Beauty sleep is the sleep considered sufficient to keep you young and beautiful. We know from experience that lack of sleep makes us…
Essential oils have many fragrances and properties that alter our mood and well-being. There are oils for relaxation, focus, energy, and happiness, so of course, there are essential oils that promote feelings of love, lust, warmth, and passion. You may feel a bit lackluster for many reasons, but one way to start getting your mojo…
Salt has been used for thousands of years, not just for eating and curing/preserving food, but as an essential natural ingredient in caring for the body. Salt solutions minimize sore throats, help relieve muscle aches and tension, and are beneficial in numerous cosmetic and body care formulas. Salt helps stimulate blood circulation, has anti-aging properties, and is exfoliating. It is…
If you eat a plant-based diet, you may wonder how to preserve and maintain the collagen levels in your skin. Can you get collagen-enriching foods on a plant-based diet? As collagen starts to decline as we age and due to environmental stressors, it is essential to note a diet rich in abundant plant foods can…
Lavender essential oil [Lavandula augustifolia] is one of the most popular and most used essential oils on the market. It is an oil that goes back centuries, and it was used every day in ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian societies due to its remarkable therapeutic and cosmetic properties. There are many ways to use Lavender…
In a world of ever-changing beauty standards and the technology to change almost everything about us, it can feel overwhelming to many to keep up. You don’t have to feel this way, nature makes us unique, and our differences and spirit make the world a better, more beautiful place. There are more ways than one…
Most of us love taking long, steamy baths in fragrant oils while listening to relaxing music, but the reality is often a quick shower and on with the day. However, you owe yourself to start making bathing a weekly ritual. Bathing has many benefits, especially if you add natural ingredients that can make you sleep…
Growing hair long, thick hair can be a struggle. Thinning strands are increasingly common due to pregnancy and postpartum hair loss, age, hormones, stress, illness, medical treatments, and medications, and it can be challenging to pinpoint the exact cause. There are many topical solutions to hair problems, and research shows that using certain essential oils…
What Are Carrier Oils? Carrier oils carry essential oils and other ingredients into the skin. Plant-based vegetable oils are derived from nuts, seeds, and fruit of various plants. Carrier oils are used as bases for cosmetic formulations and can also be used alone on the skin and hair. Choose natural, organic, and cold-pressed oils whenever…
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