With Christmas in the rear view, I’m feeling very thoughtful. My Christmas was hit and miss to be quite honest. I have enjoyed the season this year but the actual day kind of flopped. Marriage is hard sometimes, life gets overwhelming and kiddos really don’t react well to getting present upon present showered upon them in a span of 2… Read More »Happy Holidays and Other Ramblings…
Ear infections are a common issue that can be effectively treated with essential oils. Certain essential oils have powerful antibacterial properties, antimicrobial properties and anti-inflammatory properties which can be extremely effective in killing an infection and relieving ear pain. The best essential oils for an ear infection are lavender oil, basil oil and tea tree oil. This powerful trio can… Read More »Essential Oils for Ear Infections + Miracle Blend Recipe!
With the holidays, comes parties and parties mean switching up your typical day look for a fun holiday vibe. It’s always fun to mix up your look for a more festive style. I just happened upon THIS glittery top coat from OPI Nicole. It’s not my typical style but I bought it, feeling up to the challenge of creating a… Read More »Quick & Easy Holiday Nails!
Today, let’s make a “dry mask”. This mask contains oatmeal, lavender buds, chamomile leaves, and french green clay. Your loved one receiving this mask will simply add a liquid to a teaspoon of powder to make a paste. It’s the perfect gift because it’s pretty in a clear glass jar, does wonders for any skin type and isn’t messy! First… Read More »DIY Dry Oatmeal, Lavender, and Clay Mask…
I’ve already done a post on Tinted Lip Balm quite a while ago but it was one of my favorite DIY’s. I used every drop of my lip balm from that post and have since wanted to make more. It’s an easy project and I think you will love it just as much as I do! In the spirit of… Read More »DIY Tinted Lip Salve!
Don’t you just love going to Sephora? It’s like a girly heaven-so much makeup and beauty products all in one place! The problem is, 80% of the store is off limits to someone who has sworn off harmful ingredients! The better I get at reading labels and resisting the urge to buy chemical laden products the harder it has been… Read More »The Natural Girl’s Guide To Sephora…
Tamanu oil is an oil we should talk about. It’s a lesser known oil then jojoba or rosehip oil but it is said that tamanu oil has qualities that allow it to be very effective for healing damaged skin. Many people suffering from acne have found great relief and clearing when using tamanu oil! Let’s dive into all the amazing… Read More »Ingredient Spotlight:Tamanu Oil
Hi everyone! In the last installment of Ask the Aesthetician, we discussed where to get started with with natural skin care. This week I want to talk BLACKHEADS! Yuck, right?! Well, I am highly blackhead prone and I have learned some very valuable tools along my own personal skin care journey to keep these pesky blemishes at bay. What is… Read More »Getting Rid of Blackheads, Safely.
Face oils are one of the best products you can incorporate into your beauty regime. They are so much more powerful than a cream because they don’t contain water. Not to mention, DIY face oils are incredibly easy to make! Today’s recipe is pure, rejuvenating and one of my favorite recipes for anti aging. It contains some of the most… Read More »DIY Rejuvenating PURE Facial Oil
If you’ve been following some of my DIY skin care recipes, you are probably already familiar with carrot seed essential oil. I have used it in several products and absolutely love what it does for the skin. Today, I’m going to go in depth as to why I chose it for so many anti aging recipes! Let’s jump into the… Read More »Your Best Kept Beauty Secret-Carrot Seed Essential Oil!