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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...

2/4 Photograph courtesy of Dr. Tea / This Works Why choose between bath salts or bath oil? I double down! I add one cup of Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salts ($5, target.com) first, which contains anti- inflammatory magnesium sulfate . There is some research that suggests that this mineral can be absorbed by the skin and into the body—if it’s true, it’s a good thing because magnesium is vital for our overall health, and by acting as a natural muscle relaxant and lowering stress hormone levels , it can help calm us before bed. RELATED: 7 ANTI-AGING PRODUCTS DERMATOLOGISTS SWEAR BY Next, I add a few drops of an oil, which I find leaves my skin even softer and smoother. My favorite is This Works Deep Sleep Bath Oil ($63, skinstore.com), which is concocted with essential oils of vetiver and lavender and leaves your body feeling like absolute Jell-O. In fact, this stuff is so powerful, I would never advise anyone to take a bath with this if they need to stay awake for more than an hour after gettin...

posted by Randa on August 23, 2017 We’ve all been there, our throats are on fire and we’re desperately seeking for anything to make it better. Along with drugs and throat numbing sprays , I am always on the lookout for natural sore throat remedie s. Here are some that help ease my symptoms. Natural sore throat remedies that actually work. While there is no cure for the common flu and cold, these home remedies help relieve cold and sore throat symptoms." width="500" height="789" /> Sore Throat Remedies This post contains affiliate links. A little honey goes a long way The most natural soothing option in the world is honey. Whether you take a teaspoon straight or mix it into a hot lemon tea, honey is a natural cough suppressant that will also soothe your throat on its way down! For kids over the age one, they can have a teaspoon of honey before bed to get those nighttime coughs that seem to crop up with a cold. While medication for little kids is known t...

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...

Recently by Joseph Mercola: The Guilty Pleasure That Could Save You From HeartDisease Story at-a-glance Recent research indicates some cases of nasal congestion may be alleviated by cooling and decreasing the humidity in the air you breathe The ideal level of relative humidity for sinus health, and to prevent growth of mold and fungi in your home, is between 35-45 percent The vast majority of chronic sinusitis cases may be due to exposure to mold or fungi rather than bacteria, which antibiotics cannot treat. Antibiotics are only recommended for short-term use if your sinusitis is in fact caused by a bacterial infection. Using antibiotics for sinusitis caused by viral, mold or fungal infection may have serious long- term health ramifications According to a Mayo Clinic study , as much as 96 percent of people suffering from chronic sinusitis are “fungal sensitized,” meaning they have immune responses triggered by inhaled fungal organisms All- natural treatment options for acute s...