Where blisters come from and how to heal them

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Blisters are unattractive, unhealthy, not to mention often painful, which brings to question why the name "blister" is so popular in pop-culture. There are a few different ways people get blisters, the most common being from friction, freezing, burning, and infection. You can also get blisters from being exposed to certain chemicals. The yucky gooey stuff in the blister we always thought … [Read more...]

How to do an at-home pedicure for beautiful summer feet!

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Remember, a pedicure is not only for women! To start your own pedicure, remove any nail polish that may already be coating the nails. Cut your toenails so you can just see the tip of your toe flesh, then using either a nail file or emery board, soften sharp edges and shape the nail.  Shopping  List  (we did the work for you) OPI Pedicure AHA Foot Scrub with Natural Sugar … [Read more...]

The Goodness of Goat Milk Soap

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Goats milk is naturally calming to the skin, and contains several vitamins; Vitamin A, vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin E. It is a moisturizing soap and in fact it is one of the most moisturizing soaps that you can find in North America. Shopping List (we did the work for you) Zum Bar Goat's Milk Soap, Sea Salt     Caswell-Massey - Goat's Milk & Honey … [Read more...]

How to relax the feet for a better walk

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It's often we don't pay attention to our feet, but they also need the care that we give the rest of our bodies. You probably don't even notice it, but you could be walking off of alignment, and your arch can be off too. That's because we work our feet so hard and forget to care for them throughout the day. But we should at least be able to do something good for our heels and toes at least … [Read more...]

What happens to our hair and how to treat it as it ages

hair and how to treat it as we age

Finally, an explanation for why our hair acts the way it does at different stages in our lives.  Use this guide to figure out where you're at and what you can do help treat your hair at it's stage.  Shopping List  (we did the work for you)  Earth's Best Organic 2 in 1 Shampoo & Body Wash, Lavender    Otopia Organic Babysoft Pure Hair Cleanse    modern … [Read more...]

Vitamins and minerals that are good for our hair and the foods to find them in

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 Shopping List  (we did the work for you) red flower-cleansing hair wash, icelandic moonflower    ALTERNA HEMP with Organics-Shine Condition    TRESemme Moisture Rich, Vitamin E Conditioner for Dry or Damaged Hair  Philip B.-African Shea Butter Shampoo For All Hair Types This hair care guide is designed to help you make more informed choices about … [Read more...]

Shampoos you can make in your kitchen

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 Shopping List (we did the work for you)   Nature's Gate Organics Organic Herbal Blends Moisturizing Shampoo, Chamomile & Lemon Verbana  Rene Furterer-FIORAVANTI Shine Enhancing Detangling Cream Rinse   PHYTO Phytojoba Intense-Hydrating Shampoo     Organix Shampoo, Moisturizing Grapefruit Mango Butter  ALTERNA CAVIAR Anti-Aging Moisture Shampoo with … [Read more...]

How to do hair removal the healthy, natural way

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Shopping List (we did the work for you)    Andrea Naturals Hair Removal System Facial Wax  Swissdepil Hair Removal Pads-Standard Set Includes: Pouch, Standard Pad, Refill Pads   Alba Botanica Moisturizing Cream Shave, Coconut Lime Revlon Spotlight Tweezer with LED Technology 1  Velvet Touch Hair Removal Mitten Both women and men have unwanted hair, … [Read more...]

Caffeine for your skin

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Shopping List (we did the work for you) BABOR - Body Line Thermal Stop Cellulite Day Activator   100% Pure - Caffeine Eye Cream, Organic Coffee Bean  What is Caffeine? Caffeine is a bitter, white crystalline purine base, naturally found in plant tissue. The most commonly used plants that Caffeine is derived from are coffee, tea, Cola Tree nuts, cocao plants, … [Read more...]