Despite all the rain we’ve been getting the last few months, the air around me feels incredibly dry. The very air is crackling with electricity leaving my hair standing on end or sticking to my face, my skin dry and crunchy, and my lips in a perpetual state of “cellular renewal” to put it lightly. […]
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6 Valentine’s Day Massage Oil Recipes
Creating your own massage oil is a great way to personalize your massage/intimate encounter on Valentine’s Day. Coming up with essential oil blends that pique both of your interests intimately, enhance energy, relieve tension, or relax the senses is a fun activity that helps you learn about one another on a whole different level. Today, […]
How to Detox the Lymphatic System Using Essential Oils
Our lymphatic system is one of the most important components of detox in the body. Not only does it cleanse away the metabolic wastes produced by cells, tissues, and organs, it also carries away the excess toxicity we accumulate on a daily basis. Since our lymphatic system cannot flow on its own, it’s extremely important […]
Black Spruce and Lavender Deodorant
Making your own deodorant not only allows you to skip out on the harmful chemicals, it also gives you the ability to create any scent you desire! I’ve been making my own homemade deodorants for a number of years now ranging from probiotic deodorant creams, Himalayan salt sprays, thieves scented creams, and many others but […]
Thyme Serum for Acne Free Skin
Did you know that thyme is scientifically proven to be just as effective, if not better than benzoyl peroxide? I know, it sounds like a miracle but it’s true. This unassuming little garden herb is going to help clear your skin without drying it out or causing acne bacteria growing resistant with continued use. That’s […]
Essential Oils for Dry Hair
Colder weather is on its way and with it comes dry hair and skin. I can always tell when the weather changes because my hair gets frizzier and frizzier, brittle, and unwieldy as SoCal temperatures drop and the air gets turns bone-dry. Aside from planning formulas for winter resistant skin, I begin to use coconut […]