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Citrus Season: 5 Ways to Use Citrus Peels

Citrus Season: 5 Ways to Use Citrus Peels

Don’t toss your citrus peels just yet. This guide explores five easy ways to use them—from calming teas and skin-soothing steams to natural cleaners and cozy simmer pots—rooted in herbal wisdom and a low-waste approach to everyday living.

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Did you know: Most people in the US put over 500 individual chemicals on their skin DAILY through cosmetic use?

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Did you know: Most people in the US put over 500 individual chemicals on their skin DAILY through cosmetic use?

Between hair care, moisturizers, makeup, soaps, and countless other beauty products that get consumed everyday, those who use mainstream products are unknowingly applying harmful toxins and chemicals that often do more harm than good.  Here we take a (shallow) dive into the world of mainstream beauty to calculate the real cost of convenience and unconscious consumerism. It’s an (alarming) eye opener!    Before we get into details, you should know something key about cosmetics: in the United States, there are very few regulations surrounding these products. There are even fewer ways to make sure companies are using ethical ingredients. Have...

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Unlocking Radiance: DIY Orange Peel Bath Tea & Brightening Facial Rinse

Unlocking Radiance: DIY Orange Peel Bath Tea & Brightening Facial Rinse

In the pursuit of radiant and healthy skin, we often overlook the simple yet potent benefits that nature offers.  Let’s talk about the rejuvenating powers of ORANGE PEEL and how its essence can be harnessed to create a luxurious bath tea or brightening facial rinse. So stop throwing out those orange peels friends! Before we dive into the recipe, let's take a moment to appreciate the remarkable properties of orange peel. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, orange peel boasts a myriad of benefits for the skin: Brightening: The natural acids in orange peel help to gently exfoliate the skin,...

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RECIPE: Rosemary & Pine Lemon Spritzer

RECIPE: Rosemary & Pine Lemon Spritzer

Celebrate the return of the sun & the first signs of spring with this homemade Rosemary & Pine Lemon Spritzer Mocktail! It’s bright, refreshing, & offers a unique twist on a sparkling drink for any gathering or sunny afternoon.

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What is a SITZ SOAK and How do I use it?

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What is a SITZ SOAK and How do I use it?

A SITZ SOAK is a unique blend of herbs, and often salts, that are used to create a tea or concentrate which is added to a shallow bath or sitz kit, helping gently clean the perineum and encourage healing. Sitz baths are used to help to relieve discomfort from common health conditions such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures,  period cramps, IBS, and perineal infections or to help postpartum 

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