If you're a lover of unique skin care products, you're bound to stumble across those made with the blue, plant-derived ingredient called blue tansy. Why is blue tansy oil good for your skin? Compounds found in this versatile plant can help skin that's prone to a range of problems, including dryness, sensitivity, irritation, breakouts, wrinkles…
Our bodies were made with a perfect system to bring energy in through eating and allow the waste to exit through, well, you know. As perfect as this system is, our poop does not always smell very neutral. In fact, depending on our diet, digestive health and overall health, odors can vary from mild to…
Moisturizing your face on a daily basis is crucial to having youthful skin. Your skin goes through a lot given its exposure to environmental toxins, as well as chemicals that may be in your food and skin care products. By moisturizing your face with a natural face moisturizer, you will help provide much needed nourishment,…
When it comes to 2020 beauty trends, milk baths are getting a lot of attention, but did you know that in the ancient world, milk was commonly added to baths for its nourishing properties? In fact, it's believed that Cleopatra took donkey milk baths regularly to preserve her beauty. So why the milk bath comeback?…
Skincare is so important, so no wonder there's such a plethora of products out there to choose from — including in our natural foods grocery stores. As a result, it's pretty confusing, too, with all of the choices on the market. But if you haven’t tried vitamin C, such as a DIY Vitamin C Serum for…
Talcum powder. It seems innocent enough, but did you know scientists have been warning us about potential risks since the 1960s? Talcum powder is a mineral-based product used in baby powder and many other cosmetics. Although published health studies show a link between use of talcum powder and ovarian cancer, millions of men and women…
Ready to have silky skin after a shave with this amazing homemade shaving cream? I bet you are, especially because you'll be avoiding the multiple chemicals in that can of shaving cream stuffed in your medicine cabinet. Studies show that parabens and phthalates, which are frequently used in personal care/beauty products, as potential endocrine disruptors. These disruptors…
This effective, healthy and cost-effective homemade deodorant is made from natural ingredients and will keep you smelling fresh throughout the day. It's made with ingredients that you likely already have a home, but that don't have dangerous side effects — unlike the ingredients often found in conventional, store-bought deodorants. Problems with Conventional, Store-Bought Deodorants We…
If you're someone who suffers from hormonal acne, chances are you've tried numerous home remedies for acne but may not be getting the results you hoped for. That's likely because this type of acne can be complicated to treat, considering it occurs for reasons beyond having clogged pores, which is often the case with other…
Having the hiccups is a mysterious occurrence, and just about everyone wonders how to get rid of hiccups. Unlike other common reflexes, like sneezing and coughing, there's no known physiologic advantage for the hiccups. Yet, we've all experienced them numerous times in our lives. Every one has her own suggestion for how to get rid…
