Tag: Essential Oils

What Is Crepey Skin? When our skin becomes thinner with age, it tends to get drier, loses its elasticity and starts to feel like crepe...

Cedarwood oil is produced from junipers as well as cedars. Inhaling the fragrance of cedarwood oil may help you sleep better. It can also fight tooth cavities, heal minor wounds, help with asthma, and tackle hair loss. A massage with cedarwood oil may bring relief to those with rheumatoid arthritis. Cedarwood oil also works well as a bug repellent.

Swapping air fresheners for essential oils will give you a fresh-smelling home without the harmful chemicals, while reusing old t-shirts and dishcloths can cut down usage and wastage of paper towels. Plant-based protein instead of animal-based can be just as satisfying and may lower your risk of stroke and cancer, and honey and apple cider vinegar can make great substitutes for alcohol laden cleansers and toners.

Garlic has not only been shown to treat damaged arteries but also high blood pressure. Bergamot has been proven to be beneficial in treating high cholesterol, while niacin showed to lower the risk of a heart attack or stroke in heart disease patients. Zinc has been shown to be an effective and quick cure for common cold and studies show that berberine can treat congestive heart failure.

You know what’s shocking? We are all advancing in science, medicine, and technology, but the overall health and general well-being of people around the...

Improper hair care, excessive sun exposure, and chemical treatment damage hair. Conditioning hair will help repair it and and make it more manageable. And, you can make your own at home using natural ingredients. Combine egg yolk with honey, olive oil, and vinegar for lustrous hair. Mix coconut oil with honey for a hydrating conditioner. Olive oil and peppermint oil strengthen hair. Lastly, combine cocoa butter, lavender oil, and almond oil to repair damaged hair.

Love that clean-shaven look? Be warned about barber's itch. Marked by the appearance of multiple red and skin-colored bumps on bearded areas of the face, this condition is caused by the ingrowth of facial hair due to frequent shaving. Avoid shaving close to the skin and shave in the direction of hair growth. You could also try home remedies like a cold compress, tea tree oil, aloe vera gel, and apple cider vinegar.

Essential oils have a wide range of uses. They are usually topically applied or inhaled. However, in recent times, a lot of interest has been generated around using them for cooking. When added to recipes, it doesn't do anything more than enhance flavors. A very minimal amount is enough as it's quite concentrated. Not all essential oils are safe for consumption hence discretion is needed.

Commercially available cleaners, detergents, and dishwashing liquids can affect your health in various ways. Moreover, they are non-biodegradable and can cause environmental pollution too. It's best to use non-toxic ingredients like vinegar, washing soda, Castille soap, borax and essential oils to make safe all-purpose cleaners, detergents, dishwashing liquid and air fresheners.

You have an important event coming up, that you’re feeling a bit nervous about. Or a critical meeting that you’ve been working hard on...

According to Greek mythology, Pluto transformed a nymph he had fallen in love with, named Mentha, into a herb so people could continue to...

Wintergreen essential oil, though toxic for oral consumption, is excellent for managing aches and pains, fighting inflammation and infections, regulating your menstrual cycle and even keeping your home and garden free from creepy crawlies!

Psoriasis is a misunderstood disease but here are the real facts. This skin disease is not contagious. It is caused by genetic and lifestyle factors. In ancient times it was treated with pine tar and urine. It may be linked to diabetes and obesity. Studies show that physical activity can help alleviate symptoms. Those with psoriasis can wear makeup as long as they choose safe ingredients.

Food allergies are dangerous and can, sometimes, even be fatal. But, as of yet, there is no cure for food allergies. They can only...

Belly button lint forms when abdominal hair traps fibers from cotton clothes. It also collects dead skin cells, oil, bacteria, and dirt. This can get smelly if you don't practice good hygiene. Have a cut or damaged skin? Watch out for a stinky bacterial or yeast infection. An inflamed sebaceous cyst in or around the navel may also cause odor. To clean belly button lint, gently use warm salt water, coconut oil, or diluted tea tree oil.