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The Surprise Of Lavender!
Lavender is known for its relaxing, soothing properties and is most commonly used in aromatherapy! The fragrance from the oils of the lavender plant is believed to help promote calmness and wellness. It’s also said to help reduce stress, anxiety, and possibly even mild pain. Lavender is packed with antioxidants that protect, nourish, and even heal your skin with its antimicrobial properties, making it a perfect addition to any skincare formula. It also provides good germ-fighting properties. Mixed with coconut oil it is the perfect lip balm to relieve chapped lips. It is also an anti-inflammatory, so it can be used to relieve...
Lemon Infused Honey Lemonade
For refreshing honey, lemonade, try our lemon infused honey in your lemonade. Simple Syrup Ingredients: 2 1/2 Tablespoons lemon infused honey 8 cups of water Fresh Lemon (optional) To make simple syrup combine the lemon-infused honey and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a slight boil and stir until honey is dissolved, which is about five minutes. Set aside and allow to cool. Pour into ice-filled glasses or a pitcher. Garnish with fresh lemons.
Natural vs. Chemical Facts For Your Skincare!
Natural versus chemical skincare products have been on everyone’s mind for a very long time. Our skin is the largest organ of our body. It is of the utmost importance that we take extra care of our skin and treat it properly. Whether it is a body lotion, face wash, anti-aging serums, or acne routines, your skin absorbs over half of the product we put onto it. Here are the main differences between natural and chemical. NATURAL Better for your skin and is not likely to cause skin allergies. The shelf life decrease as the product is natural and does...
What About Honey For Sunburn?
Oh, honey! Filled with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as highly rich in natural antioxidants, honey is a brilliant remedy for your sunburned skin. To try, apply a thin layer of honey onto your damaged areas and let it sit for up to 30 minutes before rinsing it off. Sweet! Honey will reduce the swelling without exposing the raw skin under the blisters. It's also a moisturizer which means that it can hydrate your skin where it's most needed. Honey seals in the good tissue fluid containing enzymes and proteins that promote healing. It provides nutrition to the tissue. Honey decreases inflammation and swelling....
RAW HONEY FOR YOUR SKIN!
The use of honey in skincare is not a new concept. Anecdotal evidence is being verified, personal testimony, about the benefits of applying honey to the skin. These benefits may include the following: MICROBIAL PROPERTIES AND WOUND HEALING One of the most widely recognized properties of honey is its ability to help fight against skin infections. According to one review, many in vitro studies support the idea that honey has antimicrobial properties. ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTIES Honey also has anti-inflammatory properties that can aid with skin conditions such as acne or psoriasis. ANTI-AGING EFFECTS According to older study honey can help with improving the skin’s appearance. The authors state that it...