Aloe vera is by far one of my most favorite plants. I love the cactus and succulent look it carries, its fragrance, and the low-maintenance way in which it grows. This is a truly must-have plant in any home, and its beauty is rivaled only by its countless healing benefits. Today, I'd like to share just 5 of my favorite ways to use aloe vera as a home remedy. Enjoy!
Minor Burns
Grabbed a hot pan? Oil splatter? Match burned down too far? Aloe vera comes to the rescue! A little fresh aloe vera gel applied to mild burns can help bring on soothing relief and protection for your skin while the healing starts. While you should not use aloe on severe burns, it's a great remedy to have around for those common household accidents.
Bites & Stings
During this time of year many people complain about constant bug bites and the irritation they bring. A dab of aloe vera gel can stop itching, swelling, and irritation at the site of a big bite or sting while soothing and helping the skin to heal at the same time.
Cold Sores
It turns out that applying fresh aloe vera gel to cold sores can help sooth the heat and irritation they bring while also helping to cleanse and heal the area at the same time. Apply the gel generously throughout the day and be surprised at how fast you heal!
Stretch Marks
Applying aloe vera gel liberally every day can help deliver nutrients to the skin that may help shrink stretch marks naturally!
Removing Eye Makeup
A little aloe vera gel and some gentle massaging can help take off your eye makeup without the use of harsh, potentially dangerous chemical makeup removers.
If you don't have an aloe vera plant growing in your home, now is the perfect time to adopt one! Cut just what you need from the tips of the leaves using sharp scissors or a clean utility knife. Over the time the plant will self-propagate and make aloe vera babies you can transplant into other pots or areas of your garden!
Enjoy!
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Thursday, June 20, 2013
3 Simple Home Remedies For Luxurious Hair
Let's face it - dry, tangled hair is a pain! The good news is that your hair can look and feel better than ever with these easy home remedies using all natural products! Try some of these out this summer and see your hair look better than ever!
Important Tip!
One of the leading causes of dry, damaged hair is the hair products we use! Make sure that the shampoo, conditioner, and styling products you use are all about gentle, natural ingredients without the harsh chemicals.
Go Vinegar!
It may sound strange, but apple cider vinegar makes an amazing conditioner for your hair that gets rid up buildup and residue while nourishing your hair, scalp, and roots with nature's good stuff.
Try adding about 1/4 cup of organic apple cider vinegar to a bucket or basin of water. Soak your hair or slowly pour the mixture from roots to tips using a cup.
Coconut Oil
A little warmed coconut oil massaged into the scalp and roots of your hair can drastically change the look and feel of your do instantly. Use sparingly until you know how much your hair can handle.
Choose an organic, cold-pressed coconut oil - the scent is amazing!
Tea Wash
Red Clover herbal tea is famed as a gentle hydrating hair rinse. Brew a strong cup using about 2 tablespoons of herb to 16 ounces of hot water. Steep for 8 minutes, then allow the tea to completely cool. Slowly pour over hair from roots to tips and allow it to dry naturally.
Have the most amazing hair this summer by putting these tried and tested tips to use!
Important Tip!
One of the leading causes of dry, damaged hair is the hair products we use! Make sure that the shampoo, conditioner, and styling products you use are all about gentle, natural ingredients without the harsh chemicals.
Go Vinegar!
It may sound strange, but apple cider vinegar makes an amazing conditioner for your hair that gets rid up buildup and residue while nourishing your hair, scalp, and roots with nature's good stuff.
Try adding about 1/4 cup of organic apple cider vinegar to a bucket or basin of water. Soak your hair or slowly pour the mixture from roots to tips using a cup.
Coconut Oil
A little warmed coconut oil massaged into the scalp and roots of your hair can drastically change the look and feel of your do instantly. Use sparingly until you know how much your hair can handle.
Choose an organic, cold-pressed coconut oil - the scent is amazing!
Tea Wash
Red Clover herbal tea is famed as a gentle hydrating hair rinse. Brew a strong cup using about 2 tablespoons of herb to 16 ounces of hot water. Steep for 8 minutes, then allow the tea to completely cool. Slowly pour over hair from roots to tips and allow it to dry naturally.
Have the most amazing hair this summer by putting these tried and tested tips to use!
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Get Crafty!
have you noticed that crafting, DIY, and handmade have become all the rage these days? You can find artisan and made-by-hand goods everywhere from gift boxes to high fashion, and the trends get bigger every season! Today, I'd like to give you some crafty inspiration and encourage you to step into the world of DIY yourself to see what all the buzz is about!
Crafting is a great way to put a personal touch on the things you create. Whether gifts for others or additions to your own life, making things yourself adds energy and intention that makes it all very special. Learning to craft is also a great thing because it helps expand your horizons and introduce you to new ideas.
When you craft, you'll look truly one-of-a-kind! handmade items can't be duplicated, and nobody has your signature style!
There are some other pretty surprising benefits that come from crafting, DIY, and arts - here are just a few of them...
- Stress Reduction
- Self Esteem
- New Social Connections
- New Skills
- New Adventures
- More Self Worth
- An Open Mind
Can you believe that all of those things can come just from spending time being creative? It's pretty amazing!
If you haven't tried crafting before, or if you're not sure what the process looks like, I encourage you to search around online and look at some of the amazing blogs, tutorials, YouTube instructional videos, and resources available - you might just be surprised at what you discover!
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Simple Home Remedies For Soft Skin
I love having soft, silky smooth skin, but I try hard to avoid the many chemical-filled products that are on the shelves these days. Instead of opting for expensive store brands or synthetics, I like to use these home remedy techniques here and there to help give my skin a boost and deeply moisturize the all-natural way!
BUTTERMILK
Cleopatra is known to have relied on buttermilk for her amazing skin, and now you can too! Choose whole organic buttermilk and just dab it onto your skin with a clean cloth. Let is soak in for a minute or two, then rinse off. This is a great treatment for rough spots or areas of sensitive or dry skin.
OLIVE OIL
This famous and effective home remedy for dry or cracked skin really works! Olive oil does everything from moisturize and soothe to cleanse and protect, naturally! Just apply a small amount to dry skin areas and let the olive oil work its healing magic!
AVOCADO
Mashed up avocado placed on the skin for 15-20 minutes is one of the most powerful ways to spoil your skin with hydration, nutrients, and soothing. This at-home skin mask feels amazing, and what you don't use on your skin will make some amazing home made guacamole!
Here's to beautiful and healthy skin, naturally!
BUTTERMILK
Cleopatra is known to have relied on buttermilk for her amazing skin, and now you can too! Choose whole organic buttermilk and just dab it onto your skin with a clean cloth. Let is soak in for a minute or two, then rinse off. This is a great treatment for rough spots or areas of sensitive or dry skin.
OLIVE OIL
This famous and effective home remedy for dry or cracked skin really works! Olive oil does everything from moisturize and soothe to cleanse and protect, naturally! Just apply a small amount to dry skin areas and let the olive oil work its healing magic!
AVOCADO
Mashed up avocado placed on the skin for 15-20 minutes is one of the most powerful ways to spoil your skin with hydration, nutrients, and soothing. This at-home skin mask feels amazing, and what you don't use on your skin will make some amazing home made guacamole!
Here's to beautiful and healthy skin, naturally!
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