For some, sweating is inconvenient and annoying. There’s a positive side though – it’s incredibly good for you! How you choose to deal with it is completely subjective, but you should know there are safe, healthy options out there. I’m sure you’ve seen the words “deodorant” and “antiperspirant” and thought ‘what’s the difference?’ Well, there is a distinct difference:

Natural oils have many properties that promote healthy skin and hair. When combined, these oils can be a fantastic compliment to any hair and skin care regimen. Experimenting with different oils for my son’s problem skin has led me to this nice recipe for a body oil that is mostly coconut oil but it remains liquid and can be used in a little spray bottle for easy dispensing.

Summer is upon us, and the draw of the outdoors calls to us. On occasion we might run into that big stranger in the sky (being from the Pacific Northwest, that stranger is also known as the sun), and enjoy some of those health benefits we’ve been deprived of for the past six months.

As we know, our skin is our biggest organ. Anything that goes on the skin can be absorbed into the body. A simple way to enhance ones health when environmental toxins are everywhere and unavoidable is to choose skin and hair care products that are free of chemical additives and preservatives. Coconut oil is a wonderful option that is not only good for the body, but can even lighten the load on your wallet since it can be used for multiple purposes!

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Shopping for beauty products and cosmetics can be a daunting task. The vast number of brand names and specialty products lining store shelves scream out what incredible bonuses and purposes they serve for every shopper and why you should pick them. But what’s really inside that bottle of ultra moisturizing,