Tag: essential oils
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The Benefits of Using Natural Ingredients in Body Care: Good for You and the Planet
In a world where we are becoming more conscious of what we put in our bodies, it only makes sense to also be mindful of what we put on them. Many conventional body care products contain synthetic chemicals, artificial fragrances, and preservatives that can be harsh on our skin and harmful to the environment. Natural…
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Make Your Own Spring Body Care
Easy homestead recipes for whipped body butter, sunscreen, body scrub, and body wash. Hello! It has been a minute since my last post. This time of year is so incredibly busy around the homestead. Spring offers that small window of opportunity for making progress, or getting back to the unfinished projects from fall. Trying to…
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15 Truly Essential Essential Oils
Do you remember when you first fell in love with essential oils? Completely acknowledge my age here, but I was in high school and living in England when The Body Shop was the coolest, most awesome shop. I never missed a chance to stop in one. I especially loved the lavender and eucalyptus blend, and…
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Ten More Ways to Live Sustainably
An article in National Geographic this week by Sarah Gibbens, titled “5 simple things you can do to live more sustainably” inspired me to contribute to her list because honestly, they aren’t all very simple. Gibbens’ list of five things Gibbens’ list, like mine below, may include things that could never work for you. And…