Karin’s Be Clear Congestion Salve (for ages 11+) 1/2 C oil (coconut oil + any liquid oil) 1/2-1 oz beeswax (by weight) 1/2 teaspoon total essential oils (I use eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary, and tea tree EOs.) Amber glass salve jars (enough to hold about 4 ounces of salve or cut the recipe down as you … [Read more…]
I was given a bottle of organic argan oil from Morocco recently and was inspired to play with it this morning. I researched argan oil briefly and found a 7-point checklist for determining if the oil is authentic. Considering how much this oil is touted and the price, I thought this was prudent. I went … [Read more…]
I live in SUNNY San Diego. We employ many sun safe strategies to avoid getting burned while reducing our toxic load of chemicals: 1. Eating healthy and using real fats (avocados, nuts, butter, coconut oil, etc) have helped from the inside. Also, I personally think my iron levels have impacted my skin’s sun tolerance. Increasing … [Read more…]