Don't scratch when you have these essential oils for itchy scalp relief! Having an itchy scalp is not only embarrassing, as you don’t want to be seen scratching your head more than enough times in public, but can also be painful and cause infection when the scratch forms wounds. Using essential oils, you can naturally soothe, cool, reduce inflammation & relieve the itch on your scalp as well as prevent infection. Since essential oils are very concentrated, you must make sure to dilute them with a carrier oil for example: sweet almond, jojoba, argan, olive, coconut or avocado oil before use. Here Continue Reading
DIY Mint Tea Tree Mouthwash Recipe with Xylitol
DIY Mint Tea Tree Mouthwash Recipe with Xylitol Why You Should Make Your Own Mouthwash Making your own mouthwash is similar to making your own toothpaste, only it’s much more easier! You only need four ingredients in this mint tea tree mouthwash recipe and one of the ingredients (baking soda) is totally optional. This tea tree mouthwash recipe contains only natural ingredients and won’t burn your mouth like conventional mouthwashes do. Here’s what’s in conventional mouthwashes – nasty chemicals & ingredients that you should avoid by all costs! Alcohol – According to EHANS (Environmental Health Continue Reading
DIY Natural Baking Soda Teeth Whitener
Baking soda for teeth whitening or cleansing is no new age concept – people have been using baking soda to clean their teeth for years. In 1922, A Friend in Need, published by Arm & Hammer suggested using baking soda as a teeth cleanser because of its mild abrasive texture that helps in removing yellow plaque stuck on teeth without endangering the enamel. A paste made of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda was a popular teeth cleansing recipe in the 1900s. In this post, you will find out how you can use baking soda to whiten your teeth, how it works and a simple but super effective diy baking soda teeth Continue Reading
How to Use Rosehip Oil for Acne
Is Rosehip Oil Good for Acne – Won’t it Clog My Pores? Rosehip oil is popularly known for its powerful anti-aging properties but it’s also great for healing and soothing acne prone skin. It doesn’t clog pores at all since it’s one of those ‘dry’ oils that do not leave a greasy feel on the skin. Although it’s a 2 on the comedogenic scale, rosehip oil is lightweight, absorbs rapidly into the skin and has astringent properties that do not make the face greasy when used alone, as with thick oils like olive and wheat germ. Check out the properties of rosehip oil for acne below: Anti-inflammatory properties– Continue Reading
Is Rosehip Oil Good for Acne?
Is Rosehip Oil Good for Acne? Rosehip oil, extracted from the hips of the wild rose, is one of the best skin and hair care oils due to its natural healing properties. It is used to heal and treat a wide range of skin conditions including acne, facial scars, dry parched skin, eczema, psoriasis, inflammation, clogged pores and so much more. In this article, we shall discover the nutrients in rosehip oil for acne, its properties and how to use it in your acne skin care routine. Nutrients in Rosehip Oil ► Essential Fatty Acids – Rosehip oil has a high fatty acid content (about 80%), especially linoleic acid Continue Reading