It’s finally Fall, and although it doesn’t feel like Autumn here in Southern California, I’m excited for the cooler weather to come. The mornings are just beginning to get that nip in the air, signaling the return of my favorite season. That means I get to break out the chunky sweaters, swap out the jersey […]
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Essential Oils for Razor Burn + Razor Burn Serum Recipe
There’s nothing quite like that perfect shave that leaves your legs, underarms, and bikini line silky smooth and hair-free. The downside? It never seems to last longer than a few hours before the stubble returns. During the summer months, this can drive any woman mad, and so we shave on a more regular basis, often […]
How to Use Essential Oils for Acne in 4 Steps
Acne used to be one of those things I struggled with for YEARS until I learned how to heal it and keep it from coming back. Aside from the usual lifestyle changes like eating a healthy diet, getting more exercise, controlling stress, and sleeping more, I used specific essential oils for acne in my homemade […]
Activated Charcoal Detox Bath Salt Recipe
Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be all about dusting shelves, scouring floors, and wiping grime from the windows it can also be about “sweeping away” toxins, wastes, and other build-up from the body. One of my favorite ways to do this is by taking frequent detox baths. Lately, I’ve really been enjoying a particular activated […]
Sugared Roses DIY Lip Scrub Recipe
This time of year, wild roses are blooming in a riot of color dotting the brambles outside my living room window. Their fragrance is strong and intoxicating which makes it hard not to put the petals or rose absolute in everything I make. I always enjoy creating rose-infused goodies during the month of February to […]
Decadent Chocolate Truffle Lip Balm
Crafting new and interesting lip balm scents is one of my favorite things and I thought it meet that for the month of February I should make something especially decadent – Chocolate Truffle lip balm! If you follow my reviews on Plant Therapy’s Oil of The Month then you know that back in December the […]