UGH! As if it’s not annoying enough to be bothered by insects when you’re trying to enjoy time outdoors, the aftermath of being bitten is even worse. You plead with yourself to ignore the itch and, for the love of God, STOP SCRATCHING the bite area!!! Before you know it, you’re a bloody mess with …
Category: Beauty & Personal Care
DIY Skin Firming Oil – Just 3 Natural Ingredients!
I love having cellulite and saggy-looking skin on my body…said no one, ever. The truth is, there is no magical potion that will firm your skin and get rid of cellulite overnight. The good news is, there are natural things you can do to make big improvements! Please don’t waste your money on expensive and …
The Ugly Truth About Many Beauty & Personal Care Products
It’s estimated by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) that the average American woman uses 12 beauty and/or personal care products a day, which contain 168 different chemicals. Let that sink in for a minute. Your body may be subjected to 168 chemicals a day just from your beauty and personal care routine! Once you know that …
DIY Hand Sanitizer: Non-Toxic & Super Effective!
If you’re one of those peeps who swears by antibacterial hand sanitizer and faithfully carries a bottle around with you, brace yourself…there are some pretty serious truth bombs coming in this post that you may not be aware of. Ready? Here goes… The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently banned triclocarban, triclosan and several other …
DIY Hand Soap: Non-Toxic & Super Effective!
In this previous post, I shared the dangers of using antibacterial hand sanitizer and the benefits of making your own along with a super simple DIY formula. In this post, I’m hooking you up with a similar DIY recipe for hand soap that’s also non-toxic and extremely effective. Not only will this recipe help detox your personal care routine, it’ll …
Detox Pedicure: Simple, Inexpensive & Totally Natural!
I cringe at the amount of money I used to spend going to salons for pedicures. I remember looking at the blue-colored water they soaked my feet in and the bottles of mystery ingredients the spa tech slathered all over my legs and feet, and wondering what the heck was in them. More than once, …
DIY Lipstick/Lip Balm That’s 100% Natural & Free of Toxins
I came out of the womb loving makeup and started playing with my mom’s makeup bag as soon as I was able to reach it. My love for brightening my face and expressing myself with makeup still burns strong. My desire to keep toxins off my body to preserve my health and well-being, however, has …
2-Ingredient Detox Facial Mask (100% Natural, Deep Cleans Pores & Makes Your Skin Glow!)
I cringe at the amount of money I used to spend on over-priced skincare products full of toxic ingredients that promised miracles and didn’t deliver. As I began to detox my beauty and personal care routine, I quickly learned that natural ingredients work better than anything…and they don’t compromise your health! One of my favorite discoveries is …
Health Benefits of Dry Brushing Your Skin & How To Do It
Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It serves as an important buffer to protect you from chemicals and extreme temperatures. It produces antibacterial substances to protect you from infection, and it enables your body to produce vitamin D when exposed to the sun. More importantly, your skin plays a crucial role in …
Detox Your Outdoor Fun With Safe Sun Protection
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information in this post is for educational purposes only and should NOT be considered medical advice. Many people have been made to fear the sun due to claims that sun exposure is what causes skin cancer. (I used to be one of those people.) Unfortunately, this is very misguided advice. The issue …