Gently exfoliating the face is a great way to get rid of those dead skin cells to give your skin a youthful glow. And that is exactly what this homemade sugar scrub will do for you. This cleansing process helps reduce the buildup of bacteria, which can get into the pores of the skin. When this…
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…
Bug bites can be both uncomfortable and dangerous. It’s important to keep the bugs away, but instead of using conventional recipes and showering your body in harmful chemicals, try this homemade bug spray recipe. Most store-bought bug sprays contain DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide), which has received mixed reviews during research. According to Scientific American: Duke University pharmacologist…
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…
Fungus on your feet, between the toes and in the toenails isn't fun to deal with, plus it makes for stinky feet! Usually the first response to grab some cheap over-the-counter treatment but these are full of chemicals and are often ineffective. Fortunately, this homemade antifungal powder can work as a stinky feet, athlete's foot…
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?…
The No. 1 reason to use hand sanitizer is to reduce your chances of becoming risk by transferring germs from your hands to your face, especially your mouth and nose. Without even realizing it you likely touch your face with your hands many times every single hour — and this is a bad news, considering…
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…
Acne is caused by four main things: oil production, dead skin cells, clogged pores and bacteria; however, hormones, medications, diet and stress can can all contribute to this health concern as well. Home remedies for acne can be a great option to avoid putting harsh chemicals on your skin, which often can just make breakouts…
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…
