Blog — essential oil

Everything you need to know about bergamot essential oil.

January 24, 2017 • Kristyn Bango • bergamot • diy • essential oil • homemade • natural • Natural Skin Care • organic skin care • skin • skin care

Bergamot is a cold-pressed oil extracted from the peel of nearly ripe-fruit. It has a sweet citrus aroma with spicy undertones. This is an aroma enjoyed by both men and women. It’s probably most recognized as the scent from Earl Grey tea.

Make your own non-toxic hand sanitizer

October 11, 2015 • Kristyn Bango • diy • essential oil • first aid • green beauty • hand sanitizer • homemade • natural • recipe • travel • volatile oil

Commercial hand sanitizers contain the chemical Tricolsan which has been linked to a number of environmental health hazards. It has been found to increase breast cancer cells in vitro, negatively affect the thyroid, decrease testosterone and alter endocrine function to name a few.

My Beauty Travel Checklist

August 20, 2015 • Kristyn Bango • beauty • diy • dry skin • essential oil • first aid • green beauty • natural • oily skin • sensitive skin • skincare • travel • volatile oil

My family and I just returned from a 9 day trip down to Williamsburg and Virginia Beach, Va. When traveling with kids and staying in hotels there are a few things that I always have with me. Here is a list of the top 13 first aid and beauty items that were in my bag.

Identify your Skin Type and Easy Recipes to Try.

July 23, 2015 • Kristyn Bango • diy • dry skin • essential oil • green beauty • oily skin • sensitive skin • skincare

The skin covering your face is some of the thinnest and most vulnerable skin on your body. However it is exposed to the most products, toxins and environmental changes. It can be effected by environment exposure, poor diet, overloaded liver, stress, and inflammatory disorder, and genetics to name a few. It is also easily penetrable which makes it susceptible to irritation and allergies. This small patch of skin is noted for having a variety of skin types in one area. Knowing your skin type and the best product to use for it can help alleviate a number of skin issues you may be facing.

7 Essential Oil Myths - Part 2

June 26, 2015 • Kristyn Bango • aromatherapy • diffuser • essential oil • essential oil myths • essential oils • essential oils safety • green beauty • myths • safety • skincare • volatile oil

There are many myths surrounding the use of essential oil. This 2 part serious goes over some of the most popular myths circulating around.