green beauty
A word about being natural
Natural is a word that gets tossed around pretty loosely these days and its definition often times gets lost beyond the word itself. It goes hand in hand with words like “organic”, “green”, “eco” and has become a part of our vernacular as we become more conscious of the choices we make and the effects [...]
DIY Quick Fix: Lemon Juice
Did you know that lemon juice is a natural exfoliant? Because it of its acidity, lemon juice can help slough dead skin cells away. If you are ever in a pinch, you need not look far!
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DIY Beauty: Ginger Orange Salt Soak
A quick, revitalizing bath soak you can whip up yourself with just a few simple ingredients. Here’s what you need…
1 cup epsom salt or coarse sea salt
1/3-1/2 cup baking soda
1/2-1 TBSP ground ginger
10 drops sweet orange essential oil (or any citrus oil would work well)
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and package in [...]
5 Things: green your beauty routine
The little things add up and making small adjustments to our everyday routines can equal big changes in the end. It seems we are all more conscious of the foods we eat and where they come from, our household cleaners and the energy we consume. What we put on our bodies is just as important [...]