Category: Health & Beauty

Essential Oils, Health & Beauty

10 ways to use peppermint essential oil

Peppermint essential oil is one of the most versatile and widely used essential oils. Extracted from the leaves of the peppermint plant through steam distillation, peppermint oil has a refreshing and invigorating aroma and is known for its cooling and soothing properties. It’s been used for centuries for its therapeutic benefits and is a popular ingredient in aromatherapy, personal care, and household cleaning products. “Peppermint … Continue reading 10 ways to use peppermint essential oil

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Health & Beauty, Waste Reduction

Home remedies for healthy, shiny hair

The haircare product industry is an 85+ billion dollar industry1. There are endless options on drugstore and beauty store shelves, but I don’t like buying them for a few reasons. Not only are they expensive, but they usually come in plastic containers that aren’t easy to recycle. Not to mention the endless chemicals involved, and animal cruelty concerns. Ultimately, all the ingredients I need are … Continue reading Home remedies for healthy, shiny hair

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Health & Beauty

10 Ways to Whiten Teeth Naturally

Here’s 10 steps to whiter teeth at home! Whitening your teeth at home is a combination of good habits, and knowing which foods and household items are effective in brightening your teeth. 1. Brush after you have any of these: I’m not saying give these up. Just try to brush after you enjoy them: Red wine Coffee Some types of tea: Irish breakfast tea, for example … Continue reading 10 Ways to Whiten Teeth Naturally

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Essential Oils, Health & Beauty, Mindful City Living

10 ways to use tea tree essential oil

Tea tree essential oil, much like peppermint essential oil, is very powerful and can be used to tackle heavy tasks. It’s great for a variety of uses; everything from skincare to household cleaning. Warning: Tea Tree essential oil cannot be ingested. Do not ingest tea tree essential oil in capsules or add it to any food or beverage. But it’s great for external use! 1. Tackle germy surfaces … Continue reading 10 ways to use tea tree essential oil

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Health & Beauty, Waste Reduction

No ‘Poo Method: How to Switch to a Shampoo Free Hair Routine

Why are so many people quitting shampoo? In a nutshell, it’s healthy, natural, easy and cheap. The natural living community is raving about No ‘Poo.  But, I won’t lie. The first month or two – they’re gonna be rough. But I’ve outlined a day by day plan for going without shampoo. The key to No Poo is planning out your haircare routine, day by day. … Continue reading No ‘Poo Method: How to Switch to a Shampoo Free Hair Routine

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