Essential oil itch relief cream is a great DIY to have on hand that works wonders for itchy skin. I love having a homemade cream to use when I have an itch and this home remedy only takes minutes to make. The essential oils in this recipe are known to aid in soothing the skin. … Read More ...
Feeling a Little Salty? DIY Bath Salt Recipes
9 Bath Salt Recipes to Turn your Bathtub into an at-Home Spa
Bath salts have been used for centuries for their therapeutic benefits. They can help soothe sore muscles, reduce stress, and promote relaxation. Adding bath salts to your bathwater can also help improve circulation, detoxify your body, and leave your skin feeling … Read More ...
Treat Yourself to Luscious Locks
I don’t know about you, but I absolutely LOVE when my hair feels healthy, soft, looks shiny, and just feels good. I’ve put my poor hair through a lot over the years (think chemical straighteners, dyes, bleaching, a couple of perms when I thought my already curly hair needed more curl, and then subsequent … Read More ...
Essential Oils as Sunscreen? My PSA for the day
I spent a little time this past weekend popping into some of my favorite groups and noticed a theme: multiple people were asking what essential oils could be used as sunscreen and how to apply them.
I was pretty shocked at some of the answers I was seeing. Some people were suggesting oils to use, … Read More ...
The perfect Essential Oil Storage shelf doesn’t…
I was going to say, the perfect shelf doesn’t exist. However, I’d be lying if I said that because I think I found the perfect shelf when it comes to organizing essential oils.
My office is a small space, like so narrow I can just about touch both side walls at the same time small. … Read More ...
It’s all about the moisture! (Roundup)
Nighty night, sleep tight
Sleep.
We all know it’s important, but for most of us, we’re just simply not getting enough. In fact, approximately 33% of American adults don’t get enough sleep at night.
We live in a world that seems like it’s go, go, go, all the time. We try to squeeze every last second out of our … Read More ...
DIY After Sun Skin-Soothing Spray
Sunburn.
Ugh.
We’ve all been there and we all know how much it stinks.
I want to preface this all by saying, if you’re going to be out in the sun, you should definitely be using sunscreen with an SPF of at least 50. Sunscreen should be applied liberally and reapplied throughout the … Read More ...
21 Diffuser Blends to Help you Relax and Unwind
21 Diffuser Blends to Help you Relax and Unwind
It’s no secret that I love essential oils, and one of my all-time favorite ways of using them is in the diffuser. Not only does it make your space smell great, but diffusion is also the best method of using essential oils for mood, … Read More ...
Air Conditioner in a Bottle
I don’t know what the weather is like where you are, but across the United States, things have been heating up temperature-wise. Where I live, we’ve been in the 90s for a little while now with high humidity levels and according to the weather forecasters, this kind of weather is going to stick around for … Read More ...
Your DIY Summer First Aid Kit
Summer is hands-down my favorite season of the year – I love the sunshine, the warmth, and being able to be outside all day!
As fun as summer is, it can still pose some issues when you’re out getting bitten up by bugs, or getting sunburned when you forget to put sunscreen on. The … Read More ...
DIY Haircare Roundup
Top 10 Essential Oils for Skin Care and 5 to Avoid
Top 10 Essential Oils for Skin Care and 5 to Avoid
It’s no secret that I LOVE essential oils! They can be used for so many different things and they’re a safe alternative to using synthetic scenting agents in bath and body products. One thing I really like is how some oils are SO good … Read More ...
Using Essential Oils Safely + Easy DIY Perfume
Hey everyone! I hope you’re all having a great week!
A lot of the projects we’re going to be doing on this blog coming up use essential oils for scenting and therapeutic actions, so I thought we should probably do a quick intro to essential oils and touch on some important safety factors.
For those … Read More ...
We Remember – Plus Soothe Your Skin!
Today is Memorial Day in the US, and while it’s a fun, long weekend, and usually touted as the unofficial start to summer (unless you’re here in Pennsylvania this year, where it’s cold and rainy). However, it’s also a day where we remember those who lost their lives fighting for our freedoms. Today we remember … Read More ...