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Hesiod (c. 600BC)

If you add a little to a little, and do this often, soon the little will become great.

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  • I had the opportunity to train a group in New York. It was amazing - but everyone was coughing and sneezing and I thought... uh-oh. . Sure enough I caught the bug and have been feeling sick the last couple of days 🤧 . A few things have really helped: . 1 - Letting myself take it slow. As in, it's okay if I don't post for a couple days... . 2 - Tending to my indoor plants. I find that I feel good when I'm taking care of them... . 3 - Steaming with herbs. Rosemary, thyme, sage - helps in clearing up a runny nose, opening up breathing and clearing away bacteria. . WHAT DO YOU DO TO FEEL BETTER WHEN YOU'RE DOWN WITH A COLD? . . . . . #natural #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #thehappynow #herbs #herbal #herbalist #nutrition #skincare #skin #skincareroutine #glowingskin #healthyskin #skinfood #healthy #healthylifestyle #healthychoices #plantbased #plantpower #essentialoils #oils #herbalism #facial #tips #skincareaddict #iloveskincare #dryskin #skinhealth #skingoals #healthyskincare
  • When I say that I teach, I often get asked "but why don't you sell your own skin care?" And it's a good question.... . The first time I ever made skincare, it was when she was just a newborn baby. . I was shopping and I saw this organic baby bath product made from REAL oats. It was all-natural and pure and everything I wanted for her. But I couldn't afford it. I remember thinking - how can it be that my only option is to use chemical-laden stuff for my baby? I flat out refused to accept that. So I got into my kitchen and started blending my own oats. And it was in that moment where my passion for learning and teaching IGNITED. It's clear to me - I'm here to teach people how to make healthy skincare an option - whether you want to make it for yourself or make it for others. Now she's 8 years old - and she has grown up bathing in flowers, coconut milk, real fruit and herbal teas! It's normal for her to look out at nature and see all the options that she has available to her. Just like everyone else deserves too 💚 . PS: In the coffee press: oats + chamomile for her bath. Simple, healthy and beautifully made at home!
  • Herbs that moisturise? YES! You can actually see and feel demulcents in action - when you add water. It magically thickens into a slippery, gelatinous, satisfying texture. It's really neat! 🌱🤓⠀ .⠀ 👉If you feel like your skin is dry, battered, overwhelmed and irritated - think about adding demulcent herbs to your skincare routine. When used topically, demulcents are also called emollients. ⠀ .⠀ On contact, the mucilage cocoons your skin with a barrier of protection - moistening, softening and soothing any inflammation or redness.⠀ . ⠀ Doesn't that sound SO good?! And its easy to utilize these herbs at home. ⠀ .⠀ The mucilage in demulcent herbs are best extracted with WATER. Make an herbal powder by blending dried herbs, and add water to activate the properties. Wear as a moisturising facial mask. Or, add demulcent herbs to bath water for full-body healing.
  • Friendly reminder: citrus peels are packed with essential oils!! ⠀ .⠀ Which means you can peel them, preserve the rinds, get all that essential oil goodness - and DO MORE WITH LESS.⠀ .⠀ Because, the reports that are coming out about climate change - are a big wake up call that we need a mindset shift. .⠀ Learning to become self-sufficient and resourceful is truly a skill that is required of us all. ⠀ .⠀ Slide image to learn few ways to preserve citrus peels - which you can then use as 1) food 2) home cleaning and 3) skincare!! All with kitchen scraps!! ✌🍊⠀ .⠀ DO YOU USE YOUR CITRUS PEELS - PLS SHARE YOUR TIPS TOO!!
  • Think about yoga class - those twisting poses that cleanse and detox your tissues - that’s astringent herbs on your skin! . 👉If you see congestion, excess oils, or you want more tone to your skin - you’ll want to add astringent herbs into your skincare routine. . Astringents bring tissue together - and can help heal up cuts & grazes... Comfrey is so powerful in this way - herbalist warn not to use it on deep wounds because it can seal the top layer of skin too quickly before the inner tissue has healed. . And because whole food ingredients provide balance - astringent herbs are also anti inflammatory - they dry, draw out, tighten and heal - in a soothing way. . WHAT DO THINK- ARE ASTRINGENTS CALLING YOUR NAME? 🙋‍♀️ or 🙅‍♀️
  • You know the feeling of taking that first sip of coffee in the morning? . It’s like a wave of instant joy! 🌞 . Coffee is definitely a STIMULANT - and that’s why skincare made with real coffee is a powerful way to wake up your skin & get the blood flowing. This body scrub will leave you feeling smooth, toned and ready for a good day! . 👉 The oats in the recipe - is a trick to making your scrub creamy and a little extra nourishing for your skin! I think it makes a big difference - try it and let me know!!! . COFFEE BODY SCRUB ☕️☕️☕️ . 1 cup soft brown sugar 4 tbsp coffee grains 4 tbsp rolled oats 2-3 tbsp coconut oil . 1. Blitz coffee + oats in blender until POWDER FINE (scrubs should be creamy and smooth not gritty!) . 2. Add brown sugar and do a few pulses to blend everything together. 3. Add coconut oil until it reaches a consistency you like ( I like a “dry” scrub, not too oily) and blend well. . 4. Step into the shower and wet your body. Turn off the water and scrub all over :)
  • This is the best part! . I thought I’d show you how I strain out the herbs once it’s infused into the oil. . I did a “warm” infusion at 110 degrees for 6 hours.... . And this Sleep Time Oil is ready for tonight! . I can leave it as an oil - to rub all over after a shower... . Or, I can add beeswax to make a sleep balm & leave on my bedside table. . HMMM... WHAT DO YOU THINK?? WHAT WOULD YOU DO? . Ps: the last post talked about this herbal oil blend, and how it supports good 😴
  • I keep seeing all of these night-time- fragranced body oils that are meant to help you relax and sleep 🤔 . But with the ingredients they contain - it can only aggravate and irritate the body! . At night when you're sleeping, your body starts its clean up job - it detoxifies and restores from the day... . So adding synthetic fragrances to your skin at night - only adds to the pile of work it has to do. . You can actually SUPPORT your body with your skincare - and a little help from herbs. . If you make herbal teas for yourself, making herbal oils for your skin - is just as easy and good for you!! . SLEEP TIME OIL 1. Dried Hops 👉sedative, relaxes you for sleep 2. Dried Roses 👉astringent, supports detoxification 3. Oil of choice (olive, avocado, almond..) . HOW TO: Fill jar 1/2 way with herbs Top with oil. Infuse for 6 weeks or at 110º for 6 hours. Strain and add lavender essential oil which promotes deeper REM sleep Massage your skin before bed. No more weird ingredients for you, just good skin food! . OKAY WHO NEEDS A GOOD NIGHTS REST AND COULD USE SOME OF THIS?! :)

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I was a busy mom living in a busy city, frustrated by the things I learned about the products I brought into my home. I began to make my own skincare from necessity and it turned into a happy, healthy & green lifestyle. And now I want the same for you too.

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