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Homemade Lip Plumper Recipe

I am one of those women who was NOT blessed with juicy, thick lips. They are thin and small, and I always find myself envying the likes of Angelina Jolie and Scarlet Johansson. What is it like to have such luscious, full lips? Well, you can find out with this at home recipe to plump [...]

5 Makeup Safety Tips

Check out these top 5 tips for keeping your makeup and face bacteria free: Wash your foundations brushes and sponges after each use to stop bacteria from growing. Since they mop up excess oils and impurities on your face, they are a breeding ground for bad stuff. Clean all of your makeup brushes once a [...]

Toxic Pantene Pro-V

There are 3 chemicals in Pantene Pro-V shampoo that are highly toxic: Glycol Distearate, Cocamide MEA and Dimethicone. These chemicals have a score of 5, 6, and 7 on the EWA ingredient list, and it also means that these chemicals are in high volume in each bottle. Glycol Distearate controls the thickness of the product [...]

5 Ways to Green Your Routine

There are small changes you can make in your skincare routine that make your practices more earth-friendly. See below for 5 simple ways: Switch to a natural face cleanser – conventional face cleansers contain harmful chemicals like fragrance and parabens. Switching to ones that contain natural fruit and plant oils is much better. Substitute – [...]

Chamomile for Rosacea

Rosacea is a common skin allergy that mostly appears on the face – particularly the upper cheeks and nose areas. Rosacea will cause facial redness and dilated capillaries and usually causes a great amount of insecurity. The following can trigger rosacea: – Caffeine – Spicy foods – Alcohol in skincare products – Sunlight Rosehip and [...]

Green Tea and Chocolate for Your Skin!

Who doesn’t love green tea? Who doesn’t love chocolate? Well, it’s not only great to ingest, but wonderful to use on your face too. Both ingredients are packed with antioxidants, which means they go in and battle all the free radicals trying to damage your skin.  They are also both rich in flavonoids, which fight [...]

3 Uses For Chamomile

Chamomile is most known as a “sleepy time” tea, but this wonderful little herb will not only lull you into sweet dreams. Like with most things in nature, chamomile’s healing benefits are not just limited to one thing. Stomach cramps – chamomile has strong anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic properties, which makes it effective in treating stomach [...]

Indian Gooseberry = Glowing Skin

Gooseberry is a tree found in India and considered to be sacred due to its many healing properties. It has an incredibly high content of Vitamin C which gives it the ability to fight against aging free radicals. Indian gooseberry can also help with the absorption of food, fortifies the liver, nourishes the brain, strengthens [...]

Get Thick Lashes Naturally

Ever see someone with long, beautiful lashes and wish your thin, short ones could look that good? They can! And there is a natural way to accomplish the same thing. Get fuller, thicker lashes following these safe and effective steps: Apply Castor Oil or Olive Oil to your lashes before going to bed at night [...]

3 Skin Uses For Cucumber

Everyone knows that cucumber is good for your health – that is why we always toss them in salads or include them in a veggie sandwich. But applying cucumbers topically is GREAT for your skin. Here are 3 reasons why: Reduce Dark Circles – Because cucumbers are high in antioxidants and silica, they are able [...]

Heal Burns and Scars With St. John’s Wort Oil

St. John’s Wort has traditionally been used as a sedative and anti-depressant, but actually its original purpose was in the natural healing world, to alleviate deep wounds and burns. This method originated in the Greek island of Kea, and Greek poets and historians weave countless tales throughout history of the amazing healing benefits of this [...]

Choosing The Right Hair Brush

Picking the right hair brush makes all the difference in whether or not your hair is glossy and smooth, or frizzy and dull. You can use shine enhancing shampoo and hair products, but the culprit of your lifeless locks may actually be your hair brush. Let’s start with the basics. Hair is a fiber produced [...]

Skincare In Your Kitchen – Avocados

Avocados are packed with Vitamin E which makes them not only beneficial to eat, but also beneficial to apply directly to your skin. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant which means that by using avocado as part of your skin care routine, you are eliminating free radicals and cancer causing cells. Avocado has also been proven [...]