A flawless face starts with a perfect foundation. But in an endless battle for smooth and perfect skin, we must be wary of what we spread on our delicate pores. What chemicals could we be passing along to our bloodstream? Many conventional makeup lines contain phthalates, lead, parabens, formaldehyde, and other toxic additives and preservatives. […]
Bronzer can be a bit of an intimidating step in the world of makeup and cosmetics. It’s definitely not the first makeup item you start using as a little girl, but for many, once they discover it, they become addicted. If done correctly, bronzer adds beautiful depth and tone to any face structure. If done […]
Blush. It conjures up images of Little Bo Peep on the one hand and Disney’s Mulan on the other. These very contrasting applications and effects are the reasons that blush is the ultimate makeup of the true makeup lover. You can do almost anything with it, from defining cheekbones to giving your eyes that extra […]
Coconut oil has such a wide variety of uses that it has become a staple all across America in only a few years. The reasons for its popularity are many. First, it’s a multi-purpose staple to have in your home. Whether you’re using it for cooking, DIY cosmetics, aromatherapy massage, as a beauty product or […]
Tea tree essential oil is awesome. In addition to a wonderfully addictive smell, tea tree oil is probably the only product you could ever need for household disinfecting and skin infection issues. It’s even more effective than most chemical cleaners at disinfecting, purifying, and cleansing. There are so many different ways you can use it […]
Shea Butter: the original African miracle cream. How is it that there seem to be so many African trees with the most luxuriously moisturizing nut butters and oils? Seriously, they’re fantastic, and this is the gold standard. Shea butter is a dense, natural oil made from the inner nut of the Karite tree. It is […]
Apple cider vinegar, commonly referred to as ACV, is incredibly popular in the health world. It’s a wonderful tasting, naturally made, and naturally sold product that can be used in a variety of different ways. The vinegar, made from the fermented juice of a regular apple, is composed primarily of acetic acid and it has […]
Carrot seed oil comes from a humble plant but it makes powerful oil. The cousin of our domestic carrot, carrot seed oil is extracted from the wild version, known commonly as Queen Anne’s Lace or Bishop’s Lace. Carrot seed oil has a variety of benefits. It’s best known for its detoxifying, de-worming and menstrual regulating […]
Vitamin C has become increasingly popular as a skin care product. Its popularity isn’t new though. Vitamin C use for skin care actually began over 1500 years ago. It was used by the ancient Tibetans as well as by Native Americans in various forms. The popularity of Vitamin C has endured for one simple reason: […]
There is nothing like a luxurious steam in the shower or tub to wash away your troubles and stress. But not everyone has time each day to be leisurely about his or her hygiene. There is a lot to do in the morning and even the most casual hair-do takes a lot of time to […]
