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Top 10 Ways to Use Lemongrass Essential Oil

Lemongrass essential oil is derived from the leaves of the lemongrass plant through steam distillation. Lemongrass essential oil has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its various health benefits. In recent times, it has gained popularity in the field of aromatherapy, primarily due to its refreshing and invigorating scent.

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Toxic Free Period: a Guide to Nontoxic Period Products

Conventional period care products often contain a range of chemicals and toxins that can have negative impacts on our health and the environment. Thankfully, a growing movement towards nontoxic period care is gaining momentum, offering safer and more sustainable alternatives that prioritize our well-being.

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Top Ten Ways to Use Frankincense Essential Oil

It has a sweet, spicy, and woodsy scent that makes it a perfect bottom note for all essential oil blends, and is used for many due to its multiple benefits in skin, hair, and overall wellness. Here are some of the biggest benefits!

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Top Ways to Use Essential Oils with Kids this Summer

Summer is my favorite season. As a kid, I was outside everyday in the summer - swimming, running through the sprinklers, climbing trees, on the swing set, playing in the creek, all the outside things. I’m still outside everyday in the summer and doing a lot of the same things, and now I get to do these same summer fun activities with my nephews and niece. Here are some ways I’m using essential oils for myself and the kids this summer!

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The Dark Side of Fragrances: Unveiling the Toxic Ingredients + Side Effects

I remember spraying Japanese Cherry Blossom from Bath and Body Works all over myself every day when I was in high school. In college, I upgraded to JLo’s signature perfume. The thought of it makes me cringe a little bit because now I would NEVER. Perfumes and cologne are made typically made synthetic fragrances that comes with side effects. 

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Top 10 Ways to Use Lavender Oil

Lavender oil is one of the most popular essential oils, and it has been used for centuries for its many benefits. This oil is extracted from the flowers of the lavender plant and is known for its calming and soothing properties. Let’s dive right into the top ten ways to use it!

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How to Keep Your Skin Nourished and Hydrated This Winter: My Complete Routine

Winter is here. And I don't know about you, but my skin used to always get so dry every winter. My cheeks would turn to sandpaper, my lips would crack down the middle and on the corners, and my legs looked like a reptile with scales. If you can relate to this, this blog is for you - this is how I overcame dry winter skin from head to toes, literally.

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