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There is a lot of confusion surrounding skin care products, especially when it comes to facial cleansers, creams and moisturizers. Which should you use?  How often?  What do they really do? The answers can vary a bit depending on your skin type, but here is our simple guide to get you started: 1. Cleanse, gently A lot of people are unsure of how often to wash their face. We recommend washing a maximum of two times per day. Minimize soaps and harsh chemicals as much as possible. If you wear makeup, use a gentle makeup remover at the end of...

    Eucalyptus oil has been prized for centuries as a “miracle oil” – but what is it that really makes Eucalyptus so sought after? While I don’t exactly believe in “miracles”, I do know that eucalyptus has some serious healing properties and I would like to share with you some evidence based benefits of this wonderful, medicinal plant. Eucalyptus tree; By Alexander110 (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons First off, a couple of fun facts: Did you know that there are actually over 700 species of Eucalyptus, most of which are found in Australia?   These different species...

Shea Butter is a wonderful, natural substance that is not only great for your skin, but also has many additional health benefits and healing properties. Shea butter is completely edible and commonly used as a cooking oil in some countries. It has been harvested for centuries in Africa, for a wide range of uses from cooking, to medicinal applications. It was especially known for it's gentle properties as a skin treatment for infants. Here are just some of the many known benefits of Shea butter: Penny Lane Organics Shea Butter - 100% Pure, natural, raw, traditional & hand-made!   1....

"Fragrance" or "Parfum" is often listed as an ingredient on many bath, body and household products. From body wash to laundry detergent, most everything is scented with a combination of mystery chemicals. The companies that make these products are not required by law to list the breakdown of what makes up a "fragrance", as it can be considered a trade secret. Many of these ingredients are irritants and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. Researchers in the U.K. found that "perfume" is the second most common cause of allergy reported at dermatology clinics. Lack of testing combined with the...

Oregano Oil - An Ancient Miracle in a bottle Oregano (Origanum vulgare) has been used for over 5,000 years by Assyrians, Greeks, Romans and many other nations that regarded it as the most important herb. They used it as food and also as medicine. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine used oregano oil to treat skin conditions, fever, and many other ailments. The oil can be used topically and internally, however only therapeutic grade oil that comes from reputable source should be used. Traditionally oil of oregano has been used for its antiseptic and antispasmodic benefits, but it’s also known as...