"I am reaching out because I am desperate to find something for my daughter’s skin. She is 10 years old ... has severe eczema that seems to just keep getting worse." I get so many emails from readers asking me how to help soothe their eczema. I am passionate about natural skin care remedies, but I felt like I had zero authority to talk about soothing eczema with natural remedies. I’ve been … [Read more...] about Soothing Eczema with Natural Remedies
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Green Beauty Wish List: Gift Guide for the health-minded beauty lover
I simply cannot believe it is November! Where has 2016 gone? While it has flown by even faster than normal, I do feel slightly more prepared for the holidays than prior years. Maybe it's having a little boy to get excited for this time around that really changes things. And while I have been having a blast planning for his first mobile Christmas, I have also been thinking a little about myself … [Read more...] about Green Beauty Wish List: Gift Guide for the health-minded beauty lover
Vanilla Grapefruit Himalayan Salt Scrub
I go through body scrub (mostly on my feet) like it's going out of style. I use to spend tons of money buying it every other week before I knew how to make it myself. Body scrub is one of the first natural skin care items I attempted, but it wasn't always very successful. Never fear, I've perfected my technique and am ready to share it with you. The secret is patience (gah!) and a few quality … [Read more...] about Vanilla Grapefruit Himalayan Salt Scrub
Natural Skin Care Gift Guide
Like any other girl, I love to be pampered with luxurious gifts for Christmas. But, I've spent the past year learning how to make most of my favorite products myself without using artificial chemicals and ingredients. Besides using the products myself, I have really enjoyed making a little extra to share with others. All of these recipes are guaranteed to be unique, quality gifts that are easy … [Read more...] about Natural Skin Care Gift Guide
All Natural Moisturizing Almond Body Wash
It turned to winter literally overnight here in Nashville. Low 80's early last week, then BAM, last night the low was 27! BRRRRRRR! But I confess my skin has been feeling winter coming for a couple weeks now. Each night after my shower, my skin would feel tight and the winter itch is taking over. But unlike with previous years, I am armed with the knowledge to fix it! In recent months, I have … [Read more...] about All Natural Moisturizing Almond Body Wash
Immune Boosting Lotion Bars
It's that time of year when everyone seems to have the sniffles, sneezes or sinus issues. I'm constantly washing my hands and trying to avoid contact with anyone even remotely sick. Unfortunately, I work with the public on a regular basis, so I am washing my hands even more. My hands get dry and cracked quickly with all that washing. I thought now would be a great time to make some new Immune … [Read more...] about Immune Boosting Lotion Bars