Raise your dry and cracked hand if winter has not been kind to your skin! Even though spring is almost here, my hands need help because their "reserve" is gone. Moisture is quickly lost, and it seems to take multiple applications of a product to get the dryness to subside. This hand salve contains only… Continue reading Hand Salve with Essential Oils
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Paw Balm: Pet TLC
In honor of National Pet Day, here is a simple topical recipe to make and keep on hand for the paws of your best bud. This is my dog, Lola! Massage a small amount of the balm into paws or noses that need moisturizing in the cold months. Or maybe after a long walk, your… Continue reading Paw Balm: Pet TLC
Like a Moth to a Flame
It's the season for merriment: food, drink, glitter, and candles! So many people stock up on their favorite holiday scents during this time yet those warm, cozy smells are secretly unhealthy for our bodies. Store bought candles can contain paraffin, a petroleum by-product. And their heavenly aromas are actually synthetically derived scents labeled as "fragrance"… Continue reading Like a Moth to a Flame