Flowers you can use in your bath

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In such a hectic world we all must find time for ourselves, time to indulge in the finer things in life. Taking a bath is a perfect way to relax and unwind. The fluidness and warmth of the water can wash away stress and tension, relieving the mind, body, and spirit. The sound of rushing water alone can be enough to ease the pressures of the day-to-day . The incorporation of flowers only adds to … [Read more...]

Deep dilema: shocking chemicals to reconsider in our cosmetics

Well known products we use daily are actually full of toxic chemicals

When it comes to choosing healthy beauty products, most of us don’t know where to begin. Unfortunately, some of our favourite brands of perfumes, lipsticks, nail polishes, and even bath products are full of harmful chemicals. This information may come as a shock to you and thankfully there are natural alternatives that we all should be turning to. Take a look at almost any shampoo bottle, deodorant, … [Read more...]

Exposing the red alert behind traditional lipsticks: time to switch to a healthier color

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A kiss begins with a special moment, a kiss or a hug, which unfortunately sometimes results in a stain. Lipstick stains can be annoying, but they can also be dangerous. Most lipsticks are designed to last for hours on end, which is a fabulous invention, but we have to consider what chemicals are being used in lipsticks to create this long-lasting effect. The ingredients in our precious sticks … [Read more...]

The girl who went raw with her skincare: Raw Element’s story comes to life

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Julie was plaqued with very dry skin from birth. Growing up in the era of the synthetically fragrant body butters and colored lotions laced with mineral oils and other irritants but with total lack of knowledge of how bad these items actually were, her skin grew more aggravated and dehydrated as the years went on. She tried body butter from every beauty store possible: all the new lotions, from … [Read more...]

Natural nail polishes: They’re getting easier to find

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By Sarah Logan So you’ve switched your hair and skin care products to more natural and healthy choices.  Even if you never took skin care classes, making the decision to switch was an easy one because of the harmful ingredients in so many products out there. But what about the products in your beauty routine which you may not have switched yet because more natural choices seem harder to … [Read more...]

Earth Day beauty promotions!

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Botanic choice: Happy Earth Day! FREE Eco-Friendly Tote Bag April 22nd marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Go Green and help free the world of plastic bags with Botanic Choice's large reusable canvas tote bag. Great for groceries, garden supplies, books, magazines...anything. Machine washable cotton ($9.99 value) Coupon Code: EARTH Free large canvas tote from Botanic Choice. Expires 4/30/10 Julie's … [Read more...]

Alternative, acetone-free nail polish removers

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When we talk about chemicals in our beauty products, none can be more obvious than nail polish remover. But for those of us that love our mani’s and pedi’s, we just can’t live without it. I mean, come on, don’t expect us to spend an evening in front of the television scratching off chipped nail paint before we can redo our chic look again! What we don’t realize is that the main ingredient … [Read more...]

Ten Essential Oils That Are Good for Your Face

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While we may use many creams and lotions in themselves to treat our faces, essential oils are also an ancient tradition that can help our various skin types.  However, it’s hard to know which essential oils to use for what, and how to apply them.  Straight from the bottle?  Mixed or diluted with something else?  The answer is actually quite simple.  Essential oils are very strong, so the easiest … [Read more...]

How to use Essential Oils at Home

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Distilling the leaves, stems, flowers, roots or bark of plants produces essential oils. Essential oils have been used in many cultures for centuries to aid in both health and beauty. There are dozens of oils available that may be used to treat anything from aging skin to bad breath to coughs and colds. It is believed that the oil will move throughout the body by way of the circulatory and lymphatic … [Read more...]

A Daily Bath Ritual for Smooth Silky Skin and Seasonal Comfort

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As I run my evening bath I vigorously go over my body with a natural hard bristle brush.  Starting at my feet I work my way up brushing my dry skin in a circular motion. Once the bath is ready I add a blend of essential oils to fit my mood. I light some candles, turn out the light, get in and relax. As I finish I get out of the tub without drying off and massage homemade body lotion into my skin. … [Read more...]