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  You may be wondering, what does exfoliating do? It's important to know why you should exfoliate regularly as part of your skincare routine.  When you exfoliate your skin, you're physically removing the dead skin cells on your body. This helps it to behave younger and speeds up your skin's process. Below are what I consider to be the 8 best types of exfoliators you can use.  Did you know that we make a Pink Himalayan Salt Bar Soap? It cleanses and exfoliates your skin at the same time. These bars are HUGE and last a very long time! Almond Meal Gentle, soothing...

Exfoliation is a vital part of your skin care routine that is often overlooked. When we experience dry skin, all the moisturizer in the world won’t help if you’re applying it to the flaky, dead skin. Exfoliating on a regular basis helps to slough off the dry, dead skin on the surface and get to the new skin underneath. I like to use exfoliators as a treatment, one to two times per week to help keep my skin looking fresh and bright. Exfoliators like finely ground oatmeal are gentle enough to be used daily. Making exfoliators lets you get a...

Combining your essential oils with quality carrier oils provides safety, enhances therapeutic properties, reduces evaporation, increases absorption and saves you money. Always use proper dilution.  Lavender A great starter oil, generally very gentle, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory. Useful for many skin types. Carrot Seed Oil Minimizes wrinkles and helps smooth scars. Frankincense Anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, reduces scars and wrinkles. This is an endangered plant so be sure to purchase from sustainable sources. Geranium Astringent & balances the skin’s sebum. Rose Otto Regenerate mature skin. Citrus oils are generally photo-toxic with the exception of sweet orange oil. This is not the same as...

Making your own shave oil is quick and easy! This recipe has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties which makes it great if your struggle with razor burn or bumps. It's also extremely moisturizing so it leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth.  Start with:  2 oz. calendula infused olive oil Option 1 12 drops lavender essential oil 6 drops chamomile essential oil Option 2 10 drops lavender essential oil 5 drops rosemary essential oil 3 drops clove essential oil Combine essential oils and carrier oil in a dropper bottle. Use shave oil to replace standard shaving cream or soap. Place a...