Blog — first aid

Ingredient Spotlight: Lavender Essential Oil

June 28, 2022 • Kristyn Bango • essential oil • first aid • lavender

Lavender essential oil is an incredible essential oil and an excellent starter for many people looking to get into aromatherapy. Sometimes Lavender gets overshadowed by what's new and shiny, but this oil is a powerhouse.

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.