26 February 2015

Best Hair Products for Damaged Hair

Don't wash your hair too often.  Don't use a hair dryer.  Don't use a flat iron.  Don't use hair ties.  It seems like everything you do damages your hair.  For me, I can skip the hair dryer most of the time, but I can't skip my flat iron.  I also dye my hair and have highlights, so it does show signs of damage.
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24 February 2015

How to Make Rose Water

Valentine's Day has come and gone, but the scent of fresh roses will last much longer with this rose water recipe.  Rose water is used in many DIY beauty recipes for its anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties.  Commercially produced rose water is made from the hydrosol that is left after distilling the essential oil from the rose petals.…
17 February 2015

Dry Skin Body Butter Recipe Young Living Melrose Oil

Disclaimer: The information in this post has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MED…
13 February 2015

Tinted Lip Balm Recipe with Beet Juice Powder

This post is sponsored by PINES.  As always, all opinions are my own.
When PINES contacted me to use their beet juice powder in a recipe, I knew exactly what I wanted to make: a naturally tinted lip balm.  I try to stay away from dyes in my food and in my bath products.  The beet juice powder gave my lip balm a gorgeous purple-red color safely an…