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When making choices to support a healthier lifestyle, many individuals overlook the safety of their beauty and/or personal care products . But they shouldn’t: Not only is skin your largest organ, but what is applied to the skin is absorbed by the body (if you’re suspect, just think about the efficacy of transdermal birth control or nicotine patches). As a professional with 15 years of experience as a makeup artist and 10 years of experience in naturals specifically, I have developed an expertise in which products, ingredients, and methods are best. So if you’re taking the time—and spending the money—to buy healthier, organic food, it’s about time you understand what you’re putting on your skin. An introduction to clean and natural beauty. In order to understand the context, here’s some clean beauty 101 : The personal care industry (meaning things like lipstick, shampoo, lotion, deodorant, toothpaste) is completely unregulated in the United States. In layman’s terms, this means ther...

Homemade Bath Salts " src="http://www.number-2-pencil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Homemade-Bath-Salts-2.jpg" width="600" height="900" /> Today, I’m sharing an easy recipe for Homemade Bath Salts . Choose your favorite scent and a coordinating color , and you have a lovely homemade gift . Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and these homemade bath salts would be a perfect gift for mom. Speaking of gifts for mom, I’m teaming up with some of my favorite blogger friends for the Year of Celebrations Pinterest party . This month is all about Mom, Dads and Grads. If you are a blogger, keep reading to see how you can join in. If you aren’t a blogger, follow along on our Year of Celebrations board to be inspired by amazing projects! You can make this project really easy and just mix one big batch of any scent, or you can divide it up and make several different scents. I used peppermint oil, sweet orange oil and lavender. Then used food coloring ...

  Nothing makes me more happy than trying out new homemade products at home. The latest addition is this homemade bath salts . I really had great fun making it and I just loved the finished product. Homemade bath salts can be expensive when you buy it in the shops. You can make equally good homemade bath salts at home for a very cheap price. I wanted to try out citrus bath salts , but as usual my love for roses won and I ended up making rose petal bath salts . Bath salts apart from giving a smooth, soft skin has other benefits too. It is one of the best ways to relax. After a soak in these bath salts, we feel relaxed, uplifted and calm. Bath salts also detoxify our body, especially if made with good quality ingredients . Soaking in bath salts also help people who suffer from body pain/ Sore muscles. The best thing about homemade bath salts is that you can customize it to your liking. Epsom salt in the recipe is easily absorbed into the skin and greatly relaxes a tired body. Now it...

From diapers and outfits to bath and stroller accessories, the list of items on a baby shower registry can be pretty predictable, but you want to help welcome the new baby with a gift that is as distinctive and useful as it is thoughtful. Why not create a themed, essential oil- infused gift basket that shows just how much you care? Check out these fun ideas! Diaper Changing Pack DIY a pack of gentle baby wipes with essential oils and KidScents ® Bath Gel! Tear off each sheet in a roll of sturdy paper towels and stack them on a cookie sheet or casserole dish with raised edges. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon KidScents Bath Gel with 1 cup distilled water and 2 drops Lavender or Gentle Baby ™ essential oil. Pour mixture evenly over paper towels until uniformly moistened. Store in a container with an airtight lid; wipes should be used within one week. With the DIY baby wipes , the gift basket can include: Bathtime Kit Help pamper baby’s tender skin with fun bath accessories...

Have I mentioned how much I love to pamper myself? Not that I get to do it often, but still, I can dream.   I don’t get to do “spa days” often (think maybe once a year, sigh.) Instead, I’ ve found ways to make my own spa products for much less money. This Rosemary Lavender Bath salts recipe is so easy, with only four ingredients, but it smells great and feels so relaxing when mixed in with a bath. You’ll need Epsom salts, rosemary AND lavender essential oil , cornstarch and if you want them to be colored, food coloring. Step 1: To make the bath salts, pour one cup of Epsom salts into a medium bowl. Add 5 drops of each of the essential oils to the salts. If you like a stronger scent, feel free to add a few more drops. You can easily add up to ten drops. Step 2: If you would like the bath salts to be colored, use 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of the food coloring of your choice. We used yellow.  Stir the salts until the color is blended.  If you use the food coloring, allow 30 minutes to an h...

We have no shortage of ideas for making your own bath bombs and soaks, but sometimes it’s nice to just buy something in a bottle, pour it in the tub, and relax a little bit. (Or a lot.) Whether you’re looking for something fun and fizzy or soothing and bubbly, we’re pretty sure you’ll find the perfect soak for you below. Fizz & Bubble Coconut Cream Mini Bath Fizzies // These mini fizzies are the perfect size for a quick bath—and this Coconut Cream scent smells like a tropical vacation. Pink Detox Bath Soak // Relax and detox at the same time with this Pink Himalayan soak . Bonus: we’re giving away a Pink Detox bath on the blog right now! Lollia In Love Bath Salt Sachets // These beautifully wrapped sachets contain bath salts scented with a delicate, floral fragrance. Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Honey Bath // This moisturizing honey bath smells good enough to eat! Fresh Rice Sake Bath // Yes, this soak contains real sake! It detoxifies, softens skin, and helps even skin to...

How-To, Relish Style http://relish.com/articles/how-to-make-herbal-bath-salts/ By Teresa Blackburn on August 7, 2012 Share this: Mark Boughton Photography / styling: Teresa Blackburn http://relish.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/bath_salts_teresas_tip_by_mark-150x150.jpg We all like to take a little time out from a busy week for ourselves when we can. One of my favorite ways to pamper myself is to soak in the tub with some really nice bath salts after a hard day’s work. Here are my simple recipes for bath salts, sugar scrubs and  bath oils. Most of the ingredients I use come from my pantry or local grocery store . Herbal Bath Salts 1 ½ cups Epsom salts ½ cup flaky sea salt 3 tablespoons dried chamomile leaves (found in natural food area in groceries bulk or use tea bags cut open ) 3 tablespoons. dried rose hips or hibiscus flowers (found in natural food area of groceries in bulk or use tea bags cut open ) A few drops of tea tree oil or eucalyptus oil – grocery stores in cosmetics ...

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