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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.

Adaptogens: Coping with Stress using Astragalus

February 11, 2016 • Kristyn Bango • adaptogen • astragalus • natural • stress • stress relief

Adaptogen herbs help us adapt to changes and stress caused by physical, biological, emotional, and environmental factors. Astragalus is calming to the Central Nervous System (CNS).

Adaptogens - Coping with Stress

February 03, 2016 • Kristyn Bango • adaptogen • astragalus • herbalism • holy basil • natural • stress • stress relief • tulsi

Adaptogen herbs help us adapt to changes and stress caused by physical, biological, emotional, and environmental factors. They can assist in restoring balance within the body and help us defend against both chronic and acute stressors.

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.