Here are 5 of the best essential oils to treat hives plus effective recipes that really work in soothing & calming those itchy hives! Hives are red, itchy raised bumps/welts on the skin that look just like mosquito bites. Roughly 1 in 6 people develop hives at some point during their lives and for most people, they can take anywhere from a few days to a week to heal on their own. For some people hives can be a downright source of pain and anguish especially when they itch and sting like crazy. Using hydrocortisone creams may give temporary relief but don’t solve the problem once and for all plus Continue Reading
Turmeric for Skin Whitening, Lightening & a Golden Glow!
Did you know you can use turmeric for skin whitening, lightening & a golden glow on your face?! Try it now! For ages in the Indian subcontinent, turmeric has been used as the number one skin whitening and lightening natural remedy. It has a natural yellow pigment that helps bring out a beautiful golden glow to the skin - especially if you have an olive to brown skin tone. Turmeric also helps fade away blemishes, acne scars, dark spots and other skin discolorations! It has powerful anti-inflammatory properties that reduce skin inflammation and redness associated with blemishes! Also, those with Continue Reading
7 Soothing Essential Oils for Sensitive Skin
Use any of these essential oils for sensitive skin for soothing and cooling relief. Do you have sensitive skin? Sensitive skin is usually characterized by redness, itching, stinging or plain discomfort in skin due to skin care products, allergic reaction and household products. If you have sensitive skin, it's best to completely avoid using store-bought products including lotions, creams & serums and start using pure natural & organic ingredients such as aloe vera gel, shea butter, coconut oil, mango butter, cocoa butter, etc instead. Making your own DIY creams and lotions is a great alternative Continue Reading
Lemon Juice and Coconut Oil for Hair Growth, Dandruff Control & More!
Can you use lemon juice and coconut oil for hair growth? Yes, you can! Take a look at how they help and how to use them! One of the easiest hair growth remedies you can whip up in the comfort of your own kitchen is lemon juice + coconut oil. Mixing up lemon juice and coconut oil gives you a tropical citrus cream that promises abundant hair growth! But how do these ingredients work? Let’s get to know below: Lemon juice - I mostly use lemon juice for getting rid of dandruff, in my egg hair masks to cover the egg smell, for hair lightening & to eliminate greasy hair. I was delighted to find that it also Continue Reading
Homemade Salt Scrub with Coconut Oil
Make a homemade salt scrub with coconut oil for clear glowing skin! It’s summer - time to pull out your open shoes and rock them but what’s this? Cracked flaky heels?! No way! You need a homemade salt scrub ASAP! And not just any salt scrub but one containing coconut oil, specifically! A homemade salt scrub with coconut oil is nothing short of amazing when it comes to making flaky skin disappear. What’s more is it’s very easy to whip up! All you need are three ingredients, people! Sea salt, coconut oil and your favorite essential oil for scent! Why use coconut oil? Coconut oil smells of summer and Continue Reading