Floor Wash

Did you know that you can create your own natural floor wash! Here’s an easy recepie: 2 gallons of water 1/2 cup of vinegar 1/8 cup natural soap or if you don’t have any at hand you can use our natural soap 30 drops total of your favourite essential oils. I used 20 drops lemon for it’s antibacterial purposes and cedarwood for it grounding effect on the soul. Mix in a bucket to use on the floor. Smells great!

Relaxing Bath

After the crazy week I’m sure some of us like myself have had, I feel like we all deserve a nice warm, relaxing, bath.   And I can’t think of a better way to relax our body, overcome mental fatigue and ease our emotional stress. That’s why we created two wonderful bath salts for you. Have a look.

Or, mix 5 drops Lavender, 3 drops Sandalwood, with 2 drops German Chamomile or 2 drops Mandarin    

Enjoy!

Hydrate Your Skin From Within

By Dr. Jessica Wu

I’m on an airplane once or twice a month, and all that flying can really dehydrate my skin, so I’ve made a conscious effort to drink more water. However, as I’ve written before, I don’t like the taste of water (or lack thereof). In fact, my staff used to call me the desert rat because I could go all day without a sip. This year, I made a resolution to drink more water, and so far I think I’m doing a pretty good job (and my skin looks better). If you fly frequently, live in a dry climate, or just want plumper skin, remember to stay hydrated. Here are some of my tricks to making water more tasty:

Add fruit. Slice some lemons or cucumbers into a pitcher of water so you’ll always have a tasty cold drink. If you don’t have a fridge at work, or you’re always on the go, put half a lemon or orange in a Ziploc bag, and squeeze a few drops of fresh juice into your water bottle now and then.

Have a “cocktail.” Sweet, candy-colored cocktails go down easily, but alcohol can end up dehydrating you. When I’m out with friends, I try to have just one real cocktail — then I switch to cranberry and club soda. I love the bubbles, and it’s more fun to drink than just plain water. (This is also a great option if you’re the designated driver for the night.)

Make tea. Many teas contain caffeine, which is a diuretic, meaning it flushes water from your body. While this can be helpful when you’re bloated, too much caffeine can dehydrate you, making your cheeks look drawn and your wrinkles more prominent. Instead, drink caffeine-free or herbal teas, such as chamomile and mint. At Starbucks, choose iced herbal tea instead of Frappuccinos.

Stressed out? Try these oils

Stressed out a home, work or with life? Use these oils to bring back the balance:

	Geranium: emotionally balancing.
	Rose: aside from its lovely intoxicating, floral aroma, rose oil is known for its balancing effect on female hormones and its ability to calm the mind.
	Clary Sage: used to help as an antidepressant

Put one drop of each oil on one facial tissue, cup between your hands and inhale deeply. This should help you regain your balance.

Enjoy!

All Natural Skin Care Tip

Great suggestion from Kristen for natural simple skin care. Read about her natural skin care tip.

What simple tips do you use? Please share in comments below.