Basil has always been a favorite aroma of mine since I was a child whether it was sprinkled over fresh spaghetti sauce, tossed in bruschetta, or simply skewered with ripe cherry tomatoes and chunks of mozzarella. Over the ages (since 1098 to be exact), basil has been used for a variety of ills and ailments […]
DIY Non-Toxic Anti-Sweat Deodorant Recipe
Things are all sweaty up in here since I’ve started heavy lifting and I’ve been on the hunt for a new deodorant that helps control sweat as well as odor. In the world of deodorants, the only true way to prevent sweating it to slather on nasty chemicals (some of which are directly linked Alzheimer’s) […]
Homemade Mattefying Setting Powder
I’ve been on such a DIY kick lately especially when it comes to personal care products. I feel like I’m on a mission to swap out as many things as possible with homemade natural versions in order to save cash and reduce my chemical exposure. This week I’ve started with a homemade mattefying setting powder […]
10 Essential Oils that Fight Adrenal Burnout
It’s funny how nowadays we look at stress as a person’s inability to deal with the “normal” pressures of life when in fact stress is the outcome of a person having to deal with unreasonable expectations. It is this chronic overload that in turn creates a non-stop cycle of fight or flight that eventually leads […]
How to Make Homemade Carmex
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. […]
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, […]