We all know that we should use sunscreen, and we should use it every day. But, how do we know which sunscreen to use? There are so many formulations on the market nowadays! When I was growing up, spending basically my whole entire life by the poolside, there was tanning oil and sunscreen. Since I was a very pale person, I knew tanning oil was not for me, and I needed the strongest sunscreen ...
An Introduction to Aromatherapy
This aromatherapy introduction was inspired by 21 Drops. I received press samples. All opinions are my own. My mom is kind of a free spirited hippy. She grew up by the beach in Southern California, and falls pretty squarely into what people nowadays call “crunchy.” Because of this, she’s into natural, somewhat holistic methods. Aromatherapy is included in those methods. ...
Testing Natural Deodorant with Weleda
In the past year, I have made the switch from commercial deodorants to using a natural deodorant. Why? I have a secret to tell you. At some point in the past year, I have developed an allergy to commercial deodorants. Because we’re friends, I’ll spare you all the gory details. Suffice it to say, it was rather unpleasant. I had been a solid deodorant ...
All Natural Skincare with Primavera
The skin is our largest organ. I think that we sometimes forget that whatever we put on our skin is absorbed into our bodies. I know that I am most definitely guilty of ignoring that. The average woman uses 15 or more products a day on her face. Shouldn’t we pay more attention to the ingredients in those products? Primavera thinks we should. They are dedicated to producing natural ...