Do you do anything special for your hair other than washing and perhaps conditioning it? It’s easy to overlook our hair and think as long as we wash it and brush it (if it’s long) that we don’t need to do anything more to it. But like your skin, your hair requires nutrients, protection and attention in order to be happy and at its best. One of the ways to give your hair the nutrients, protection and attention that it needs is to do regular hair masks. They’re like beneficial treatments that you can easily do at home while you get things done or lounge and relax. There are plenty available for purchase, or you can get crafty and make...
When you buy Shea butter at the store or are shopping for it online you’ll see that different brands package their Shea butter in different ways. There’s everything from plastic tubs and re-sealable bags to glass jars and aluminum tins. And while there’s no one right kind of container or storage system to use for your Shea butter, there are definitely more ideal kinds. Following are some of our recommendations, do’s, don’ts, pros and cons for how, and in what, you store your Shea. Plastic: Plastic has its perks. It’s easy to find, you can put it in the recycling when you’re done and it costs less. It’s also light, you typically don’t have to worry about it breaking and you can...
To claim you have a one of a kind product in this day and age is to really say a lot. After all, it’s almost impossible that you’re the only one selling a certain kind of product. So what exactly makes a particular product in a less than empty marketplace stand apart from the crowd? What substantiates a truly authentic product guarantee, and what are the things to look out for when choosing what kind of skincare to buy? In the case of stretch mark creams, the answers to these questions are actually quite simple. One of the reasons that our stretch mark cream stands out is because of the quality of ingredients used. This may sound simple, but it actually makes...
Few things can have such an instant effect on your mood as the sun. One minute you might be feeling down, depressed and moody, and the next happy, hopeful and ready to go and explore the world just as soon as the sun starts to shine. It’s so crucial in fact, that people buy tanning passes and vitamin D lamps to mimic the effects of the sun when it’s not coming out very much. They’re something like the next best thing to the sun itself—or are they? As far as we’re concerned, there’s something better. Lemon essential oil is like sunshine in a bottle. One refreshing whiff makes you feel alive, happy and energized—just like the sun. It has a bright...
Are stretch marks inevitable when it comes to pregnancy? This is the ultimate question, and one that could be debated over and over again. Some women do get stretch marks, others don’t. Some do everything they can think of to prevent them, others do nothing and just go with it. What works for one woman doesn’t end up working for another and the search continues for stretch mark free bellies, hips and thighs. While there is nothing wrong with stretch marks, if they are something that you want to prevent from happening, it’s good to know the ins and outs of howto prevent them, and what to do if you want to fade existing ones. And what it all boils down...
