4 Weird Treatments for Cellulite That Actually Work. This article was written by Rachel Krause and repurposed with permission from Daily Makeover.
Ah, the C word. Cellulite is nothing to be ashamed of—because let’s face it: Most of us have it. Seriously, it's believed to occur in roughly 90 percent of post-adolescent females. 5 Ways To Reconnect With Nature. Like most children, when I was a little girl I loved being in nature.
I remember that I always felt connected to this deep, inherent understanding that nature and I were one in the same. But somehow as I got older, I lost my connection to the natural world. I traded playtime outside with shopping trips, cheerleading and My So Called Life. In college I quickly became the embodiment of busyness, constant stimulation and a fast-paced tempo that was not in tune with my natural rhythm. And by the time I reached my early twenties, my days were filled with perfecting to-do lists, and running around like I never had enough time. Ease Muscle Aches With This DIY Herbal Remedy. Before there were pills for every ache and pain, there were poultices.
These warm, plant-based pastes are applied to wounds or sore muscles and are formulated to create a healing response. "Poultices are a very simple way to deliver herbs to the body," says Jessica Hayman, ND, a naturopathic physician in Sedona, Arizona. Herbal poultices work in the same way as a nicotine or birth control patch: Active compounds are absorbed into the bloodstream through the skin. The warmth and moisture of a poultice help relax the muscle tissue, while the heat also helps activate the compounds in the herbs, Hayman says. DIY: All-Natural Coconut Deodorant. DIY: Best Nontoxic Sunscreeen Ever. I probably don't need to tell you that regular sunscreen is potentially full of toxins which can do more harm than good.
Of course, certain organic brands are exceptions, but when it comes to skin care and beauty products, my motto is: nothing beats DIY! Homemade recipes and vitamin cures are fun to make, often a lot less expensive than store-bought alternatives, and with a little know-how they work incredibly well. This is the sunscreen that's been protecting me and my blond and redheaded toddlers for the last two years: Ingredients 1/4 cup beeswax 1/2 cup coconut oil 2 fluid ounce raspberry seed oil 1 fluid ounce soybean oil 1 fluid ounce wheat germ oil 2 Tbsp. carrot seed oil 2 Tbsp. aloe vera gel 4 vitamin E capsules 15 drops lavender oil (or your favorite essential oil) Instructions Melt the beeswax in an old pot placed into a large pot with boiling water. Top 5 Everyday Personal Care Products You Can Make Yourself With These SIMPLE Ingredients.
Many people are moving over to natural, plant-based, organic personal care products and for good reason!
There are many reasons to start making your own products, here are a few: 1.) It is beneficial for your health to limit the amount of exposure of toxic chemicals to the skin. 2.) It is also beneficial to the environment as less toxins will be going down the drains. 3.) 6 Reasons to Put Infrared Saunas On Your Must-Do List. 15 Tips To Turn Ordinary Kitchen Staples Into Personal Care Products. Health is about more than just what we put in our body—it's also about what we put ON our bodies!
Unfortunately, most beauty products contain harmful ingredients, ones you have no idea how to pronounce or what they even are. Plus, most of them come in tiny containers and are ridiculously overpriced. What if though, there were ingredients from your kitchen that you could use instead? If So Many Basic Grooming Products Are Filled With Toxins, What *Can* We Use? I made the decision about four years ago to clean up my grooming routine.
I’ve had severe allergies and asthma my whole life. Being a makeup artist on set, I quickly realized the effects that the cosmetic powders, sprays, and fragrances had on me. My allergist also warned me that if I was going down this path, I’d better take care. I read several books on how to live a healthier life and I became aware of the risks associated with many ingredients in my makeup.
I learned that cosmetic companies are not regulated by the FDA, so I studied up on healthier alternatives. 3 Ways Vitamin C Can Help You Look Younger. As we age, we lose the natural vitamin C in our skin.
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But if you’re looking to detoxify your body and your household, this multitasking ingredient will make your life easier (and more beautiful) without denting your coffers. Mom may have taught you that baking soda will make your bread rise and your fridge smell better, but did you know of its many cosmetic applications? Soak-The-Day-Away Detoxifying Bath Recipe. Self-care is paramount to living well.
As a Certified Health Coach, I talk daily to people who want to know how to live healthy lifestyles. One of the biggest patterns I've noticed in the hundreds of people I've coached is that most people who feel unwell have been neglecting self-care. Spending a little time each day to care for ourselves makes us better at everything we do — from our career, to parenthood, to being a citizen of this beautiful plantet. One of my favorite ways to indulge in self-care is to take a nice long soak at the end of the day. 5 Simple Beauty Products You Can Make From Coconut Oil.
3 Dark Spot Remedies You Can Find In Your Kitchen. Age spots, sun spots, acne spots, spots from chicken pox — whatever the cause, no one wants to have spots littered all over their skin. Fortunately, while there are countless reasons why we get unsightly spots on our skin, there are also many ways to get rid of them once and for all. And the best part is that you can do it naturally and from the comfort of your own home. But first, what causes these nasty spots? Dark spots, or hyperpigmentation, are a common skin ailment that can develop around your 25th birthday.
Kind of a lousy gift, if you ask me! The cause of hyperpigmentation can range from sun exposure to hormonal shifts to genetics; even the medications you're taking can cause these spots to show. If, however, the store-bought fixes just aren't for you (I don't blame you, since most of them don't really work), then simply embrace that inner DIY diva that lives in all of us and banish those blotches for good.
Why I Will Never Go Back To Using Commercialized Hair Products. After spending thousands of dollars over the years on the latest shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, mousses, and serums, I realized that my hair still looked the same and just continued to get drier and more limp. And I’m not just talking about the products you find at the local market—even the brands that stylists swear by didn’t produce any amazing results, either. With this new “sulfates are bad for your hair” craze, I decided to start doing some research on what can actually make your hair look healthier and grow stronger. What I discovered was something called the No ‘Poo Method, and I will never go back to using commercialized hair products ever again.
(I know the name sounds a little questionable, but it stands for “no shampoo. ") This method encourages you to ditch your shampoo for baking soda and your conditioner for an apple cider vinegar and water mixture. 13 Uses For Lavender Oil: The Only Essential Oil You'll Need. If you only use one essential oil, this is it! Lavender (lavandula angustifolia) is the most versatile of all essential oils. Most commonly known for its relaxing effects on the body, therapeutic-grade lavender has been highly regarded for the skin. It may be used to cleanse cuts, bruises and skin irritations. The fragrance is calming, relaxing and balancing – physically and emotionally. Carrying a bottle of lavender around with you is like having your own personal first aid kit, perfume and pick-me-up.