Skin and Beyond

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Playlists, Journaling, and Salt Baths: Simple Ways to De-Stress

Journaling isn’t just for writers. It’s a simple yet transformative practice that helps clear mental clutter and process emotions. Just five to ten minutes a day can make a big difference, and it’s a habit you can build gradually.

As moms, we often keep a running to-do list in our heads, leaving little room for self-reflection. Journaling gives you permission to slow down and check in with yourself.

Unleashing the Power of Moringa Leaves: Health Benefits and Tea Recipe

Unleashing the Power of Moringa Leaves: Health Benefits and Tea Recipe

Moringa or the miracle tree has gained popularity because of its amazing health benefits. This blog post will dicuss some of the numerous benefits ...
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The Power of Herbs: How Moms Can Use Nature’s Bounty for Radiant Skin

As a mom, your days are filled with endless responsibilities, and amidst the hustle, taking care of your skin can often take a backseat. But fear n...
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Dehydrated Skin: What You Need To Know

What is dehyrated skin?

Dehydrated skin is skin that does not have enough moisture. This can leave your skin feeling tight, itchy or flaky. Dehydrated skin can be caused by a number of factors:

  • Hormonal changes: Pregnancy can cauase a number of hormonal changes, which can lead to dehydrated skin.
  • Stretching of the skin: AS your baby grows, your skin stretches. This can damage the skin barrier.
  • Diet: Too much sugar
  • Lack of sleep: Having a new little one can be stressful causing lack of sleep. Getting enough sleep helps us to retain moisture. 
Here's Why You Should Exfoliate

Here's Why You Should Exfoliate

Exfoliating will give way to new brighter skin, unclog pores and reduce breakouts. Can't stand your sun spots, exfoliating can reduce their appearance as well.
10 Reasons To Use Body Butters

10 Reasons To Use Body Butters

I would like to talk about the wonders of Body Butters in this blog post. Intensely hydrating and perfect for dry rough skin. Body Butters wil...
Boost Your Immune System For Winter

Boost Your Immune System For Winter

Ginger - Powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-bacterial that contains Gingerol and may help fight infections. Getting rid of free radicals in the body that we know speeds up the aging process and call cell breakdown. It is also said that ginger can lowers "bad" cholesterol. The cholestrol that leads to the hardening of arteries, reducing your heart disease risk. Also said to improve brain function. Another plus for us women, it may help reduce menstrual pain.
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Jasmine - Gift From God

The Tea

We can reap the wonderful benefits of jasmine in tea form. 

  1. Filled with antioxidants - cell protectors
  2. May contribute to faster weightloss by boosting your metabolism.
  3. Strong suggestion of cancer prevention
  4. Heart healthy - may reduce cholesterol and blood pressure
  5. May be used to treat liver disease.
Violets Are...

Violets Are...

These mostly edible flowers are quite nutritious, packing a huge punch with their levels of vitamins A and C. Half cup of violets can carry more vitamin C than three oranges (Nebraska Herbal Society). Double the amount of vitamin A of spinach by the same weight! (Erichsen-Brown, 1979). Perfect example of never judging the book by its cover.
Holy Grail - Aloe Vera

Holy Grail - Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera or Aloe barbadensis species is well known for treating skin ailments like sunburn. But today we will talk more about the anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-septic properties of Aloe Vera. Hopefully, after this read you will be able to incorporate some of these into your daily lives.

Polyphenols in Aloe are powerful antioxidants neutralize harmful free radicals decreasing cell damage which may cause cancer and other diseases. Curcumin in Turmeric is another great polyphenol.  

Benefits of Apricot Kernel Oil

Benefits of Apricot Kernel Oil

Apricot Kernel Oil is one of the more versatile oils great for aging skin, dry skin, damaged skin and hair health. It is also fast absorbing and light weight. The anti-inflammatory and emollient properties can be beneficial to eczema and acne prone skin.
Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose if healing, anti-aging and has antioxidants. Here's an easy DIY home recipe to help you enjoy and reap the benefits of Evening Primrose.