Tools for Natural Living

Lavender Body Butter Lavender contains several active compounds that counter inflammation, speed healing and encourage new cell turnover, making this luxurious body butter therapeutic and fragrant. Ingredients 2 tablespoons kukui nut oil 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil 1 tablespoon shea butter 1 tablespoon grated beeswax (or pastilles) 1 tablespoon lavender flower powder ¼ cup grated cocoa butter 8 drops lavender essential oil Directions Combine the oils, beeswax, lavender powd

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder that causes skin cells to multiply as much as ten times their normal rate. Skin cells continue to shed a

Chasteberry for Women Chasteberry (Vitex agnus castus), also known as chaste tree, Abraham's balm, or simply as Vitex refers to the fruit of a flowering, deciduous shrub in the verbena family that is native to the Mediterranean region and now naturalized in the southeastern United States. Because its branches were once used for basket-weaving, the plant’s genus name was inspired by the Latin word vieo, which means to bind or weave. The “chaste” part of its common name stems

Most lipsticks harbor unsafe chemicals and coloring agents, like lead, parabens and lake dyes. It’s so easy to make your own from natural ingredients that you’ll never be tempted by store brands again! Go Naked, It’s Okay If softer lips are your only goal, the recipe below stands fine on its own. Without adding another thing, the basic formula gives lips a moist, glossy look and forms a shield that protects against sun and wind. Mission accomplished. Natural Tints It’s incred

In a recent study published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine, researchers from Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences in Iran

Lavender Coconut Sugar Scrub This luxurious, fragrant scrub is super easy and inexpensive to make. Double the recipe and give one as a gift! Ingredients ½ cup organic coconut oil 1 cup organic cane sugar 10-12 drops organic lavender essential oil 1 tablespoon organic dried lavender flowers Directions Gently heat the coconut oil in the top of a double boiler until completely melted. Remove from heat and let cool for a few seconds. Meanwhile, combine the sugar, essential oil an