You may have noticed a lot of news reports and PSAs lately advising that tick-related illnesses are on the rise. Typically, these reports advise you to use chemical tick repellents like DEET that are highly toxic and can cause health issues. I recommend using a natural formula that will effectively repel ticks without smearing your …
Want to make a nourishing facial scrub that will leave your skin glowing… using just 3 simple ingredients from your kitchen? Well, I’m about to hook you up! It only makes sense to use ingredients from your kitchen for DIY skincare, because anything you apply to your skin (lotion, makeup, deodorant, shampoo, etc.) ends up …
Bronzing powder has quickly become a staple in the beauty routine of both men and women alike. It’s an easy way to get a sun-kissed glow in a matter of seconds. But who wants a glow that’s loaded with toxins? Like many cosmetics on the market, commercial bronzers tend to be loaded with ingredients that …
Consumers spend crazy amounts of money on anti-aging products each year. Facial serums top the list for products people buy in hopes of fighting the signs of time on their face and getting a more youthful glow. The problem with most anti-aging potions on the market is they contain chemical / toxic ingredients that don’t …
I know a lot of people who get super stressed out about gift-giving. In my humble opinion, giving a gift should be simple and uplifting …and it definitely shouldn’t feel like torture. The gifts I feel the best about giving are those that will enhance the recipient’s quality of life and not add to a …
Toner is one of the key tools in my facial skincare game. Here are the main reasons why: 1. It shrinks pores. Toner helps to remove dirt and oil from pores, making them appear smaller. 2. It restores your skin’s pH balance. Our skin is naturally acidic, typically with a pH balance between 5 and …
As someone who exercises intensely, I am no stranger to sore muscles and the occasional back strain. One of my favorite ways to relax, relieve pain and soothe sore muscles is by taking a hot bath with just the right concoction of natural elements to make the magic happen. If you have back pain, headaches, …
I enjoy walking around barefoot as much as possible to capitalize on the healing effects of connecting with the Earth’s natural charge. (You can learn all about how that works here.) The only downside is that the skin on my feet gets dry and cracked more easily due to so much direct friction with the ground. …
When the temp outside gets above 60°F, my sig other insists on wearing all his shoes (both dress and athletic) without socks. Listen, I totally get the desire to let your feet breathe and that’s why I wear flip-flops and sandals whenever possible. But wearing closed shoes without socks ends up being a funk-tastic situation…meaning …
If you’re like me, you make it your mission to avoid getting sunburned at all costs. (I had enough traumatic sunburns before the age of 18 to last me a lifetime!) Nonetheless, I still make a point to expose myself to sunshine every day to help my body make vitamin D, strengthen my immune system …