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 […]
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Does Tea Tree Oil Kill Lice?
Almost everyone has, at one time or another, experienced an infestation of lice whether it was from sharing things at school or catching it from your child who brought the little beasties home. In any case, having lice is a rather unpleasant experience since no one likes the idea of creepy crawly things living on […]
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 […]
Essential Oils for Colds Plus 3 Effective Recipes!
This year’s cold and flu season has been a bit rough. Not only has there been the usual flu virus and common cold going around, but a new and particularly resistant strain of virus that leaves you hacking incessantly day and night. This annoying tickle can really disrupt your day to day life especially when […]
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 […]