Having essential oils for bruises on hand has been a must for my husband and me in recent years since buying our first home. While we’re thrilled to be homeowners, ours is a definite fixer-upper with an overgrown yard to boot, and it has left us both a bit worse for wear in the bruise department. If you have […]
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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 […]
Essential Oils for Ticks – Repel Them Up to 90%!
Summer is high-time for ticks and it’s more important now than ever before to make sure you and your loved ones aren’t subjected to the illnesses they can carry. Tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease have more than doubled in the last decade and numbers are continuing to skyrocket. In fact, as of 2019, it […]
Essential Oils for Mosquito Bites That Stop the Itch!
There’s almost nothing better than a balmy summer evening spent outdoors. It’s my favorite time to putz around the yard watering my garden and enjoy the cooler temps after a hot day. What I don’t like are the droves of mosquitos biting my ankles. In fact, I currently have no less than seven extremely itchy […]
Essential Oils for Bug Bites and Stings + Recipes!
This time of year, when the days become longer, sun-shot, and balmy are some of the most magical. It means long days at the beach, summer camping trips, BBQs, and evenings spent by the fire pit with friends, family, and loved ones. Unfortunately, these days also invite a few unwanted guests who enjoy the days […]
Essential Oil Quick Usage Guide – Abscesses and Boils
While abscesses and boils aren’t the most pleasant of topics, it’s good to know how to treat them if they catch you off guard. You may think you’ll never get one, but you’d be surprised how easy it can be for an ingrown toenail, an ingrown hair, or an oral wound to become infected. Thankfully, […]