Mother’s Day is tomorrow. Looking for a quick, fun, no-fuss activity to do with the kids or maybe something you’d like to make on your own as a gift? How about an all-natural spa salt bath? It’s a great way to show…
DIY Pumpkin-Papaya Body Mousse Mask for Smooth & Glowing Skin
Fall is here in Southern California, so I’m all about soaking up the best the season has to offer — and I might add, enjoying the slightly cooler weather! I’ve not only eaten pumpkin-inspired foods and drinks for breakfast, lunch, and…
Pumpkin Beauty Spa Treatments You Can Make for Pennies
Carving a jack-o-lantern? Got some left-over pumpkin purée? Then consider using some pumpkin for seasonal spa treatments that will scare away dry skin and trick you into thinking you’re at least 10 years younger! Pumpkins are full of vitamins and…
Titanium Dioxide May Not Be So Safe in Skin & Sun Care Products After All
I’ve always been under the impression that titanium dioxide (TiO2), which is a natural mineral, is a great alternative to other chemicals used in sunscreens and skin care products that block UV radiation, because it doesn’t penetrate the skin, but…
Five Ways to Brighten Your Beauty Care Routine with Lemons
I love lemons. I use them in my green cleaning to bleach, disinfect, and remove hard water stains and soap scum. I also use them to enhance my health and well being as noted in my “Zest Up Your Wellness…
10 Smashing Reasons to Give Vodka a Shot! (No Mixed Drinks Included)
What else can you do with Vodka besides make a White Russian? Lots! Vodka has many practical household and personal care uses from all-natural beauty potions to green cleaning solutions to jewelry cleaning. Check out these 10 smashing reasons to give…
DIY Organic Lavender Body Scrub for Sun-Drenched Skin
As the last days of August are upon us, it’s likely you’ve had lots of summer fun in the sun! That might mean your skin could use a good ol’ exfoliation with an all natural, organic body scrub. This is…
DIY Clay Mask for Mosquito Bites — A Great Homemade Treatment that Works!
Our family just enjoyed a trip to Washington, D.C., for the most part, that is. With 100° temps and humid nights we were unlucky enough to encounter mosquitoes. Lots of them. Unfortunately, my daughter has what could almost be considered…
Cocoa: Good for the Skin
Did you know that in addition to that bottle of sunscreen, eating some raw cocoa can boost your skin’s ability to fight UV radiation? A German study published in the American Society for Nutrition Journal showed that ingesting high flavanol-rich…