Essential Oils

My mom started using essential oils about a year ago, but I wasn't sold right away. Honesty, I though it was another one of Mom's 'things'! :)But, after using them a few times, I had more faith in them, and now I love to use them!

What are Essential Oils?
Each essential oil company has it's own standards in regards to the way them make their oils. We use a brand called, Young Living , and we love their Seed-to-Seal standards! Essential oils are simply the oils from botanicals. They can be use in so many ways, to promote healthier living in all aspects of life!

Oils I love!
Lavender: I love this one, and it's probably the oil I use the most! Here are a few ways you can use lavender to promote healthier living!

Burns: Appling a few drops to a burned area of skin can help relieve some of the discomfort.

 

Bug Bites and Stings: A few drops on a bug bite or sting can help to relieve some of the pain or itching.

 

Sleep: Smelling the oil or applying some to your sheets and/or pillows can help to calm you and help you sleep!

 

Thieves: This one is probably my Mom's favorite oil, for good reason too! Here are a few ways we love to use this oil!

 

Disinfectant: Thieves can be used to clean anything from the countertop to you hands, and it can help to disinfect the area.

Bug Repellant: Applying a few drops, or spraying it on your skin and clothing can help repel the bugs!

Cold/Canker Sores: My sister has used a few drops of this oil on her canker sores to help relieve the discomfort.

 

 

Purification: This is another one of my favorite oils to use, and I use it quite a bit too!

 

Acne: This is how I use this oil the most- Applying a drop of oil to a skin blemish or acne spot can help to relieve discomfort and some redness.

 

Insect Bites: Much like lavender, purification may used to soothe bug bites.

 

Stinking Shoes: A few drops into your shoes can help to, well, purify them and make them smell nice!

 

 

Lemon: This one smells so nice, I love to use it whenever I can!

 

Energize: A few sniffs of this oil can help to energize you and can be uplifting!

 

Cleaning: Adding a few drops to your cloth to clean, or diluting it in a spray bottle can be a wonderful way to get your house clean, without using harsh ingredients.

 

Essence Water: Add a few drops to your water for a nice, refreshing drink!

 

 

 

Please Note!

I am not making any health claims, but I am sharing with you the  ways some essential oils can be used. They don't work the same for everyone, so some things might work for a certain thing for me, but not for you!

 

 

Obviously there are a ton more essential oils out there, so I encourage you to try a few out and learn as much as you can about them and the way you can use them! Going to a website like, Young Living, can give you some more info!

 

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Keep Healthy and Safe!

H.Banana



 

 

 



Spring + Summer Skin Care Tips

Everyone wants to have beautiful, bright, youthful-looking skin! Taking good care of your skin ensures that your skin is looking it's best all the time!

Your skin is your largest organ, so naturally you want to take really good care of it! During the spring and summer months your skin can really take a beating. Knowing how to take care of your skin during these warm-weather months can help you have beautiful skin year round!

 

 

How do you build the perfect spring and summer skin care routine? Most of it is done by trial and error and learning what works for you. Everyone has different skin, so what works for one person might not work for you!

During the warmer weather months your skin takes a beating from the elements, so skin care is super important! Here are a few tips and tricks that I hope will help you take care of your skin and build a perfect-for-you skin care routine!

1.  Clean your skin! Cleansing your skin is important to remove dirt, dust and dead skin cells that have built up. You can do this several different ways like cleansing wipes, washes, bars, soaps...etc. Try to go for organic and chemical free since those will be more gentle for your skin!

2. Moisturize! After cleaning your skin you have removed the natural oils that give your skin moisture, so you need to add that moisture back! Body lotions, face lotions, body bars, lotion bars and body creams are a great way do to this! Again I recommend organic and chemical free moisturizers.

3. Sunscreen! The sun can tear your skin up! Yes, I know its nice to have a good tan during the summer, but it isn't worth it to have wrinkles, sun spots and even skin cancer later in life! Use at least a SPF 15 for everyday use and SPF 30-50 for spending the day out in the sun. You can use lotion with sunscreen in it, sun blocks, and sun block oils to protect your skin from the harsh sun rays! Organic and chemical free brands are great!

4. Exfoliate. Exfoliating is to remove the dead skin cells that build up on your skin to reveal the bright, smooth skin underneath! It can be done many different ways including a body brush, facial and body scrubs like my Amazing Body Scrub . Exfoliate your skin about once a week to maintain bright and smooth skin!

5. Hydrate! Drinking lots of water is important to having a healthy body as well as healthy, bright and clear skin!

6.  Limit time in the sun. I know it feels great to lay out and soak up the sun, but you need to put a limit on it! Use sunscreen and wear sunglasses and a large hat to protect your skin. The morning and mid-day sun is the harshest, so try not to stay out too long during that part of the day and make sure to spend time in the shade!

7.  Stay away from harsh chemical! Chemicals are not good for your skin, yet you find them everywhere! They are found in most pool water, sun-blocks, skin care products and more! Use organic and chemical free products whenever you can to keep you skin healthy!

 

Here are a few brand that I use every day and that I highly recommend!

 Desert Essence - I use their face wipes, face lotions and body scrubs and I love them!

Burts Bees - I use everything from lotion, hair care and lip balms from this brand!

At Last Naturals  - I love the face lotion from this brand!

and of course home made skin care products like body creams and scrubs are great too!

 

I hope I have given you a few tips to help you keep you skin looking healthy this spring and summer! Remember that what works for some people might not work for others, so try different things and learn what works for you!

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Keep healthy and safe!

H. Banana