Tea tree oil: this is how I use it It occurred to me this week that I am tea tree oil dependent. I guess it's a relatively harmless oil dependency; I seriously don't know what I would do without it. Its antifungal and antiseptic properties make it perfect for a surprisingly wide array of applications where toxic or less healthy alternatives are usually employed. I'm partial to Desert Essence's organic variety. Though it can be pricey at about $11 for 0.5 ounces, it's much less expensive than buying all of the potentially toxic or synthetic products it replaces. Here are some ways tea tree oil has helped me in the last few weeks. Sinus Infection I was one of millions who had my style cramped by a sinus infection last week. Farewell, Mustiness I just liberated a bunch of belongings from storage this week.They needed some help airing out. Heal, You Abrasion When I was unloading a box from the storage unit, I scraped my hand. Stay Fresh, MouthA drop of tea tree oil in a glass of water makes a good mouth wash.
Homemade Tea Tree Oil Facial Cleanser - The Messy Baker Blog Follow my blog with Bloglovin’. No, this is not food. It feels wrong, I know. Maybe even a little shocking and misplaced, but I promise you’ll love this homemade tea tree oil facial cleanser I made for you. A few weeks ago, I decided to gradually go chemical free. It all started when I made Homemaker Chic’s recipe for Citrus Body Sugar Scrub. I recently made Amber’s homemade deodorant recipe from Mama’s Blissful Bites. The question “Does your homemade deodorant work?” I struggle with acne. Enter the oil cleansing method. I started using the oil cleansing method (OCM) almost a week ago. Oh yes! How does OCM work? Castor Oil- It’s known for its powerful anti-inflammatory, cleansing, and healing properties. All of these products can be found conveniently on Amazon. Will OCM work for everyone? If you would like to read more about the oil cleansing method, visit The Oil Cleansing Method website. Onto some boring blog chores. Homemade Tea Tree Oil Facial Cleanser
10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Perfume | Beauty Think you know everything about perfume? Think again! Here are 10 interesting facts about the fascinating world of fragrance. 1) The name Perfume comes from the Latin word “per fume” which means “through smoke”- this makes sense as the earliest perfumes were incense based, and were made from spices and herbs such as coriander and frankincense. 2) The earliest modern style of perfume (made by blending essential oils with an alcohol solution) was created in 1310 for Queen Elizabeth of Hungary. 3) There are many aromatic sources available in nature, and all parts of plants are used in the quest for new and exciting scents. 4) Perfumes can also contain animal ingredients, although nowadays many of these are created synthetically for ethical reasons. 5) Ambergris really is whale vomit! 6) Nowadays many modern perfumes are made from synthetic fragrance oils. 8) An “Eau de Cologne” is a milder, watered down perfume typically with concentrations of between 2- 5% essential oils to base.
Diy Scalp Treatment One of the first things we learned in cosmetology school was how to do a scalp treatment, and for good reason. For all the benefits they provide, I think it’s crazy they aren’t a regular part of our “beauty” routines. We’ll scrub, rub, and moisturize every square inch of our body, but the scalp tends to be neglected. Of all the at home diy treatments you can do, a scalp treatment is of the easiest – and seriously one of the best. Diy All Natural Scalp Treatment I have a friend from childhood that was my ever faithful guinea pig during beauty school. Before we talk about the how, let’s talk about the why. Why Scalp Treatments Are Important Here are just a few reasons that a scalp treatment should be a part of your regular beauty routine: Removes product build up (even shampoo and conditioner build up)Relieves dry, flaky, tight skin from winter monthsTreats dandruffStimulates the scalp to speed up hair growth Convinced you yet? How To Do A Scalp Treatment Supplies Recipes Application: