A recent trip to our local farmer's market prompted me to create a bright, summery, sweet and tart kale salad. There's something about big bunches of fresh greens at a market that spurs me to buy not one or two, but usually three different varieties. I try to use kale and other greens in a … Continue reading Beautifying Summer Kale Salad with Avocado, Mango, and Currants (Oil-Free)
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DIY Natural Deodorant Hack
Body odor is the pits. Er, I mean it really stinks. What I'm trying to say is that no one likes being offensive to other peoples senses. It's a conundrum. We don't want to layer a thick coating of chemicals onto our delicate (and absorbable) underarm skin, but we also don't want our "natural" scent … Continue reading DIY Natural Deodorant Hack
Weekend Beauty: Four Spice Face Mask and Homemade Cinnamon-Turmeric Tea for Clear, Glowing Skin
One of the biggest benefits of switching to a whole-food and plant-strong diet is that your skin begins to effortlessly look a lot better. I've talked about clearing up my acne in the past, and how eating more of the lovely foods nature provides us (and less processed/packaged food) was one of the key components in finally ditching … Continue reading Weekend Beauty: Four Spice Face Mask and Homemade Cinnamon-Turmeric Tea for Clear, Glowing Skin
My Favorite Homemade Scrub/In-Shower Moisturizer (Super Easy!)
It seems only fitting to continue with the pampering and sweets theme of the week. Friday, I plan to post one more Valentine's Day goody. A couple of weeks ago, I shared my must-have products and at-home treatments for dry hair. Last week, I shared my new favorite DIY moisturizing Oatmeal-Fennel Face mask, to banish those pesky dry … Continue reading My Favorite Homemade Scrub/In-Shower Moisturizer (Super Easy!)
Weekend Beauty: Oatmeal and Fennel Balancing Mask (Moisturizes, Tightens Pores, and Exfoliates)
Next weekend is all about chocolate, flowers, and dinner dates. If you're a single guy or gal maybe you'll be grabbing a group of pals and heading out together. Making this weekend a great time to stay home and do a bit of pampering. Today I have the perfect winter facial mask idea for a … Continue reading Weekend Beauty: Oatmeal and Fennel Balancing Mask (Moisturizes, Tightens Pores, and Exfoliates)
