Essential Oils Are The Fine Wines of Personal Care

Therapeutic grade essential oils are even more precious than many fine wines, they are powerful, a substance you can benefit from in just 1 drop!  But only if they are crafted properly. Essential oils are volatile liquids distilled from trees, plants, . . . → Read More: Essential Oils Are The Fine Wines of Personal Care

Is Your Deodorant Working?

Our culture is saturated with fragrance, many Americans preoccupied with avoiding body odor.  Unfortunately, synthetic fragrance is loaded with chemicals and research continues to show more and more it is harmful not only to adults but to children, even unborn babies.  . . . → Read More: Is Your Deodorant Working?

Best Body Care Products To Disrupt Hormones and Contribute to Thyroid Imbalance

This past summer my husband received some product samples when he participated in a triathlon.   My first instinct with any new body care  product I see is to look at the ingredients, just as if I was shopping for foods, and . . . → Read More: Best Body Care Products To Disrupt Hormones and Contribute to Thyroid Imbalance

Nanoparticles In Skin Care Not Worth The Risk

In my last article I mentioned non-nano zinc oxide as an ingredient in making your own sunscreen.  I’ve gotten many questions asking what is nano-zinc oxide, which this article will cover.  Nanoparticles have been used since the mid 1980′s, originally in . . . → Read More: Nanoparticles In Skin Care Not Worth The Risk

Make Your Own Lotion With 3 Simple Ingredients

Skin care is big business, accounting for millions of dollars in sales each year.  According to IBISWorld  the cosmetic and skin care industries are very competitive.  As a result,  companies are relying on new product introductions to grow their business.  For . . . → Read More: Make Your Own Lotion With 3 Simple Ingredients

Is Your Sunscreen Safest For Indoor Use Only?

Sun exposure is a serious subject, and rightly so.  Skin cancer is now the number 1 killing cancer in the U.S. It  affects more people than all other cancers combined.  The Skin Cancer Foundation estimates that 1 in 5 Americans will . . . → Read More: Is Your Sunscreen Safest For Indoor Use Only?

Battle Mosquitos With A Natural Repellant

I have been waiting for warmer weather all winter long.   Of course, warm weather often brings mosquitos.    With a little planning, you’ll be able to avoid the sting of these little pests with the use of some natural methods.   History has shown us . . . → Read More: Battle Mosquitos With A Natural Repellant

First Aid the Natural Way

I knew summer was almost here when my four-year old came in the house with two scraped knees, his brother an hour later with a sliver .   The biggest change  I make in first aid supplies this time of year . . . → Read More: First Aid the Natural Way

Beauty Products To Accelerate Aging And Improve Weight Gain

You exercise, eat well and follow the latest trends in health but still can’t reach your goals for weight.  Did you ever think that your skin cream or body lotions could be making it difficult for you to shed those unwanted . . . → Read More: Beauty Products To Accelerate Aging And Improve Weight Gain

Essential Beauty Serum

Young Living offers some great essential oil combinations to nourish your complexion.  Essential oils penetrate the skin’s surface to renew cells,  balance moisture and keep it healthy without harmful chemicals.  There are three different Young Living serums to target skin types: . . . → Read More: Essential Beauty Serum