Category: Blog
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Sweet Almond Oil Uses
Carrier Oils Series #1 What is Sweet Almond Oil? Almonds are the edible seeds found in the fruit of almond trees. Unrefined almond oil is made by pressing raw almonds with out chemicals and high heat. Unrefined has 100% of it nutritional value intact while refined almond oil is made with use of chemicals and/…
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Top 10 Relaxing Colors
This is The Way It’s all about HOW to decorate. Usually wall colors are the first things to be picked out and all the other décor must act accordingly. Make sure you check out the Cozy Corner article for more home ideas. Top 10 Relaxing Colors #1. Sage Green Greens are great calming colors. Sage…
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Nature Baths – Bath Series # 7
What are they & How can you use them? The term Nature Bath has yet to be used but my definition is any type of bath occurring in nature. This is a very broad term and encompasses quite a few different types. I have them below. Types of Nature Baths 1. Forest Bathing This is…
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Hammam- Traditional Baths
What are Hammams Hammams are traditional bathing processes that stemmed from Roman bath houses in the past. You have an attendant who will take you through body exfoliation, wash, and massage. These Bath Houses are usually split by gender but you can find some that allow for couples or private rooms. They look like steams…
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Salt Baths | What are They Used For?
Bath Series #6 What are Salt Baths? Salt Baths are warm water baths where salt is added. Different types of salts can be added to bath water in addition to herbs, botanicals, or oils. The Salt dissolves in water and the nutrients absorbed into the skin. Couple Types of Salts- Why Do People Use Salt…
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Which Hair Mask is the Best?
Top 3 Best Hair Masks- DIY- No Preservatives/dyes We’re going to talk about the top 3 DIY hair masks. If you’re interested in how hair masks work click on the link. I’ll Link the recipes for the top 3 in their portion. Disclaimer- Please do what is best for YOUR hair. You know your hair…
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Oat Baths- What are they? Why are they useful?
Bath Series #4 What are Oat Baths? An oat bath is a warm bath that has ground unflavored oats added to it. They can also sometimes have herbs, flowers, oils, or essential oils added to aid in skin healing qualities or scent. Are oat baths good for you?: Yes, oats are amazing for the skin!…
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5 Tips for Hot Oil Treatments
What is a hot oil treatment and how does it work? A hot oil treatment is when oil is warmed up and applied to the hair shaft. The purpose of a hot oil treatment is to restore moisture to your hair so that it looks soft and shiny. Hot oils treatments are good for your…
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DIY Deep Conditioning Hair Mask
In the past few weeks we have covered DIY Hair Masks for Dry Scalp, Damaged hair, and Extra hydration so if you’d rather see those, I’ve linked them. The Science of Hair     Hair strands are made up of layers. Most people have two layers and some people have three. The Cuticle is the outermost…
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Intention Baths
Bath Series #3-Intention Baths What is an Intention Bath: An Intention bath is used to remove negativity, celebrate a season change, to ask for abundance or protection or other symbolic reasons. They are also know as spiritual baths, bath rituals or chakra baths. Intention baths are religiously all inclusive. For example Christians get baptized in…
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Your Guide to Creating a Self Care Plan
Your Guide to Creating a Self Care Plan: What is Self Care? Self Care is the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well being and happiness, in particular in times of stress. – Oxford Why do we need self care? In short, we need self care so that we can be our…
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DIY Hair Mask for Hydration
DIY Hair Mask for Hydration We’ve been covering masks for different needs so, I have linked here the previous posts for Damage Repair and Dry Scalp just in case you need those instead. The Science of Hair Hair strands are made up of layers. Most people have two layers and some people have three. The…
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Top 10 Self Care Practices
What is Self Care? Self Care is the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well being and happiness, in particular in times of stress. – Oxford Why do we need self care? In short, we need self care so that we can be our best selves for ourself and others. It…
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DIY Hair Mask for Dry Scalp & Hair
The Science of Hair: In the last DIY Hair Mask post we talked about the science of hair. I’m going to include it again but if you want to look back at the DIY hair mask to Repair Damaged hair click here. Hair strands are made up of layers. Most people have two layers and…
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Bath Series #1 – Sound Bath
What tf is a sound bath? A sound bath is a aura cleansing bath that uses musical components as water. You are essentially washed clean with the vibrations and energy of the music. The purpose of a sound bath is to heal oneself. It is possible to use as a form of meditation for those…
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10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
The Earth is Our Home The Earth is so vital to all of us; from the air we breathe, to the water we drink to the food that we eat. It is a supple yet destructive vast area of landscapes, each with their own intricate cycles of growth, death and rebirth. Our home is so…
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DIY Hair Mask to Repair Damaged Hair
I have personal experience People that know me, know that I have very long hair and have had long hair most of my entire life. I was blessed with very thick, course semi wavy hair that tends to have a mind of it’s own. I am also not very good with making visits to the…
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13 Types of Baths
You might be thinking, no way there are 13 types of baths. But indeed I’m sure there are many more. 13 types of Baths Technically- Onsens are hotsprings and Spa’s can encompass many of the types of baths listed and more. Intention baths can also be under holiday/seasonal, this would also include something like baptisms.…
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20 Examples of Artistic Expression
What is Artistic Expression. Artistic Expression is what it is called when you express your feeling through art or creativity. It also can be known as expressive creativity. You can release trauma through art by having that be your intention while in the immediate feeling and using your creative output as the valve. How do…
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All about Cleansing Grains
What are cleansing grains? Cleansing grains are herbs, oats, nuts and/ or clay that are blended into a powder. Cleansing grains are a gentile exfoliator and face cleanser that contain few ingredients. Most times these products are all natural with no added preservatives. My cleansing grains are made from oats because, oats have cleansing properties…
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Basics of Skin Care
Why is Skin Care important? Skin care is important for your mental health, to prevent infections and to help regulate your circadian rhythm. Your skin is one of the first things people see when they look at you and when it’s not looking it’s best it can make us feel less confident and/or embarrassed. When…
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12 Ways to Relax in 2023
It seems like stress is present in our everyday lives. Most of us in the US anyways struggle with relaxation and turning off our work brain. Our culture is so work and income focused that we forget to have a life outside of our public roles. Unless you’re a parent too then it’s even more…
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The Best Oils for the Face 2023
Top 5 oils for the face. Learn your skin type so you can learn what oil to use to benefit you.
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Milk Baths: What are the Benefits?
What is a Milk Bath? A milk bath is simply a bath with milk added to it. The purpose of a milk bath is to help with any skin related conditions or just make your skin softer. How does a Milk Bath help your skin? Is it good for you? A Milk Bath is absolutely…
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New Direction and Additions
We’re taking a leap of faith and added some very special creations. All Natural Relaxation and Self Care.