Your hair goes through the ringer every time you color it, blow-dry it, use the curling iron or flat iron, hang out at the beach, or swim in a chlorine-filled pool. Diet, stress, medical conditions and medicines you may be taking, hormonal changes and vitamin and mineral deficiencies can all affect your hair, too. Using special…
In this article, I'll tell you a little about the history of lipstick and give you a recipe to show you how to make lipstick at home. As you probably know, lipstick is a common cosmetic applied to the lips to enhance lip color. It contains various pigments, oils and waxes that not only create the various…
I know it is so easy to just grab that bottle of dishwashing soap off the shelf at the grocery store like you’ve always done, but have you given thought to what might be in that bottle of soap? Yes, there are some great options among eco-cleaners that offer clean ingredients, but they can get…
Blush, sometimes called rouge, is one of the the most popular makeup products out there. It's used to redden the cheeks and cheekbone area with the intention of providing a more youthful appearance. Blush goes way back in history. Initially, anyone who wore blush was thought to have less than desirable ethical behavior. This is…
The idea of a relaxing bath and taking time to de-stress is essential to our busy lives. A relaxing bath recipe can offer rejuvenation that is way cheaper than massage therapy and can be easily accessible on a frequent basis. By using the best ingredients to detox in the bath, you can not only get the benefits of relaxation,…
While I don’t wear makeup unless on national television, my wife Chelsea keeps me well informed about what's great and what’s not. One of the complaints she seems to have is when her makeup tends to smear or wear off too quickly, especially due to the humid weather. With our busy lifestyles, it's hard to…
I talk all the time about lavender: I'm a huge fan of lavender essential oil for healing and using it as an ingredient in chemical-free beauty products like this homemade lavender mint lip balm. But did you know that you can also use lavender in food? Dried lavender adds a light floral taste that's especially delicious in breads…
Taking care of your baby is a top priority and that doesn’t just include the foods he or she eats. Have you thought about the ingredients that you are putting on your baby’s skin? Whatever you put on the baby’s skin, such as to prevent diaper rash, it seeps right into the body through the…
Rashes or hives, also known as urticaria, can be a little scary, especially when you are not sure what caused it. There are many types of rashes, but typically a rash appears as raised bumps surrounded by red skin. It may start as a burning sensation that then develops into an itch or even skin welts. Numerous things…
I have heard some pretty tough stories from moms who struggle to keep their daughter’s hair tangle-free. Kicking, screaming and lots of tears have been shed in an effort to maintain that beautiful long hair. And it seems it does not end at childhood! This is a common problem for adults, too, especially swimmers. The…