Health and Beauty
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The Most Used Word in 2020
Read more →You've probably noticed this word over and over again while scrolling through social media: WELLNESS You might also refer to it as self care. I like to think of self care as a conscious choice to find balance between your mental, physical, spiritual, and social well being. If you're trying to find balance, reach your goals, and live with intention, purpose and joy here are some questions you can ask yourself to help you on your way. 1. What does self care look like to you? 2. What is taking up the most of your time? how do you feel...
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FAQ About Organic and Natural Deodorants
Read more →It's Pinktober and you might be thinking about switching to a natural deodorant. Here are the most frequently asked questions about natural and organic deodorant: Why should I switch to organic deodorant? I'm a firm believer in reducing the amount of products we use in body care and hygiene. The fewer the better, especially when it comes to products that are made to 'make you smell good' because they are usually loaded with ingredients that are bad for you. I've heard too many stories of women saying they are feeling lumps in their underarms, and I've read enough articles that...
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Friendship in the time of Corona
Read more →Are you showing up for your friends? I have to honest and say I haven't been showing up as I should. I really miss my friends. I don’t have many but the ones I have are gold and I cherish our friendships. Girl time has always been my favorite time, ever since grade school. Everything gets better after time with my girls. I don’t know if you’re like me, but 3 months into quarantine, I realized there had been people who were once very close to me, that I hadn’t heard from or spoken to in months. I...
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11 Reasons Summer is the Best Season
Read more →It's getting hotter, but it does't mean we can't have some fun. Here are 11 Reasons Why Summer is the Best Season Ever: 1. Summer Hats. Big or small, express yourself and protect your face. 2. Light Summer Dresses: Flowy and colourful, this is what we'll live in all summer long. 3. Car Karaoke. Play your favorite jam. Fun tip: bring your bestie along. 4. Iced Tea, (or iced coffee if that's how you roll) Keeping cool from the inside out. 5. Body Sprays: Keeping cool and fresh from the outside in 6. Pampering...
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Can Your Nose Be Your Guide?
Read more →I don’t buy fabric softener, scented candles, and I don’t accept perfume samples at the mall, because my nose starts to itch and burn, and sometimes I get a headache. My body physically reacts in a bad way to unnatural fragrances and perfumes, and lets me know that those things are bad for me. Pick up any commercial skincare product or detergent and you’ll probably find the word ‘fragrance’ or ‘perfume’ on the back label. Companies spend millions to come up with unique scents and fragrances that will help their products stand out in the market, and leave their...
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A Look at Pomegranate Seed Oil
Read more →Dubbed 'Nature's Super Fruit', the ruby colored seeds of the Pomegranate fruit have been known to bring back life to dull hair and skin, while also maintaining and enhancing the body's main functions. Disclaimer: Some people might be sensitive to natural oils, so always do a patch test on your skin. Add 1/2 tsp of the oil to your inner wrist, then wait a few hours and see if there was any irritation. If there is no irritation, then you are safe to use it. Pomegranate oil is high in Oleic Acids and Linoleic Acids, which means it is suitable for...
