Vitamin C Rich Kiwi & Papaya Mask Mash 1 kiwi with 1/2 of a papaya then add 2 tbsp of honey…
Read MoreFOOD AS MEDICINE
The healing power of nature is all around us, including your kitchen
ANCIENT GREECE
In Ancient Greece at the palace of Knossos, there was information found about extracting the oils of roses inscribed into clay tablets.
The rose essence contains over 300 different chemical substances and was used for both medicinal and cosmetic purposes; many of which are still valid today.
Make Your Own Rose Hydrosol
One of my personal favorite things to do with roses is a hydrosol which refreshes and moisturizes the skin. Give it a try!
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DETOX
Activated charcoal is heated with a gas that causes the charcoal to expand, creating a porous surface that traps toxins.
Activated charcoal works because it chemically binds other substances to its surface and can absorb thousands of times its own weight.
Cleansing with Charcoal
Activated charcoal has been used for thousands of years to cleanse and detoxify the body…
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SKIN NOURISHING
Papaya is loaded with wonderful antioxidants and enzymes that will exfoliate your skin and give you a healthy vibrant glow
DIY Papaya Face Mask
Papaya is loaded with wonderful antioxidants and enzymes that will exfoliate your skin and give you a healthy vibrant glow…
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DIY KITCHEN REMEDIES
You don't need to go to a spa to get a amazing facial... simply open up your fridge!
Fruit Facials
Strawberries are rich in alpha-hydroxy acids which helps to slough off dead skin cells giving the skin a beautiful glow…
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THE BEAUTY OF NATURE
I'm constantly amazed at the beauty of nature and how it offers up a plant for every aliment. Botanicals can address any skin issue you can imagine from oily acne prone skin to dry or aging skin.
DIY: Botanical Oil Infusion
Create a customized botanical oil infusion…
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STEAM & BREATHE
Besides being relaxing they are also great at opening pores and clearing skin.
DIY Herbal Facial
Besides being relaxing they are also great at opening pores and clearing skin…
Read MorePosh Pumpkin: glowing face mask
Pumpkins are loaded with natural exfoliating acids and antioxidants which translates into smoother, brighter, glowing skin…
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TONIFIES & SOOTHES
Besides the lovely scent of these delicate petals, roses can be used topically as a toner because of its light astringent properties.
Ravishing Rose: facial toner & astringent
Besides the lovely scent of these delicate petals, roses can be used topically as a toner because of its light astringent properties.
3 parts which hazel extract
1 part distilled water
fresh organically grown rose petals
FARMERS MARKET FRESH
There are so many amazing natural beauty treatments you can do by going to your local grocery store and picking up some produce. Give it a try!
FARMERS MARKET FRESH: DIY beauty treatments
There are so many amazing natural beauty treatments you can do by going to your local grocery store and picking up some produce…
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CALMS & COOLS
Cucumbers contain a high amount of ascorbic acid which can help prevent water retention and when placed over the eyes they reduce the puffiness and add a calm cooling touch.
Cool as a Cucumber
Every girl should keep an extra cucumber in the fridge just in case it might be needed to decrease inflammation around the eyes after a long night. Cucumbers contain a high amount of ascorbic acid which can help prevent water retention and when placed over the eyes they reduce the puffiness and add a calm cooling touch.
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