Category Archives for "Health & Beauty"
photo credit: Kyknoord We all want a sparkling, white smile. You can get toothpaste, paints, gels, strips, and even light treatments to take the stains off your teeth. You may wonder if they’re safe and if there are natural alternatives. Some are even concerned that whitening ruins the enamel and root of the tooth and […]
Continue readingphoto credit: Philipp Hilpert – Philography by Carrie Lauth While it’s great that there are many natural and organic beauty products available nowadays, it’s still better for the environment and your pocketbook to avoid buying products you don’t need. Let’s focus on the “reducing” aspect of the equation. If you don’t NEED it, don’t buy […]
Continue readingFirst, remove your makeup thoroughly with olive oil on an organic cotton pad or wash cloth and rinse well with warm water. Then add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to a bowl of very warm water. Rose oil and lavender oil are good choices. Wring out a washcloth in the water and […]
Continue readingphoto credit: SpooSpa Using a facial mask every week is a great way to rejuvenate your skin and take some time for yourself. Here is a recipe for homemade facial mask that you can make quickly in your kitchen. Moisturizing, Exfoliating Age Defeating Facial Mask
Continue readingWhen your skin is dry and flaky, a sea salt scrub can get you glowing again. Frequent exfoliation keeps your skin looking younger. Try this homemade body scrub recipe:
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