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Beauty sleep is not a myth. It's a scientifically proven fact that a good night's sleep enhances your natural beauty. And when you upgrade your pillowcase, your pillow could become your best esthetician and beauty therapist. Silk and satin pillowcases may reduce bedhead, split ends, acne, dry skin, and more. 

Benefits of exfoliating include promoting cell turnover, unclogging pores, & revealing brighter, more radiant skin hiding underneath dead skin cells. You don't have to pay for professional chemical peels to have great results at home. Get easy ways to exfoliate naturally without chemicals at home with dry brushing & homemade scrubs.

We've all been there, that morning-after feeling when you wake up with a pounding headache, queasy stomach, and an overall sense of regret. And there's a good chance that's you right now because you just googled "how to get rid of my hangover quickly" and  you landed on this page. Get some lesser known natural hangover home remedies that work.

What is dermaplaning & how do you dermaplane your face at home. Ladies, let's chat about the peach fuzz on our face. It's awkward. So let's get rid of it! When I dermaplane, my skin is softer, smoother, & brighter and my makeup applies so much better. It's like a real life airbrush filter on my face!

Transitioning & upgrading to natural hair care can be challenging. Follow these tips to make the transition to natural hair care & the no poo method. Learn what brush & products to use & how to care for your hair type with the no poo method. 

Scritch and  preen focuses on scalp stimulation &  natural oil distribution. With this method you avoid stripping your hair of natural oils resulting in healthier hair. Learn about the benefits of scritching & preening for natural hair care with the no poo method.

Whether you're looking to achieve a whiter smile, tame tummy troubles, or get the stink out, activated charcoal can help. Learn how this natural black powder can detoxify your body, whiten your teeth, and improve your overall well-being. With step-by-step instructions and expert tips, you'll be amazed by the versatility of activated charcoal and its ability to enhance your daily life, beauty, and health.

Imagine waking up every morning with hair that's so soft, shiny, and manageable that even Rapunzel would be jealous -- without any hidden chemicals or harmful ingredients! Stick with me & I'll show you how!

It's the big day! We're picking up our daughter from NICU! She's coming home after 3 weeks in the hospital! We buckle up our 4 lb baby, get on the highway, and come to a complete stop. A banana truck had exploded.

I logged on to my website and my traffic had a huge spike. I checked where the traffic was coming from. Did I get a shout out on social media? Did someone link to my post on their site? Did Oprah put me on her favorite things list? Nope. It was a knitting website chat forum. What could they be saying about oil pulling on a knitting site?? I joined the forum to check it out. 

"Makeup can only make you look pretty on the outside but it doesn't help if you're ugly on the inside... unless you eat the makeup!" -- Audrey Hepburn

In The Beauty Remix, you'll learn how to use nourishing, moisturizing, natural ingredients to make beauty & personal care products. Many of the ingredients you'll use can be found in your kitchen! 

So yes, Audrey, we can eat our makeup!

Wanna make soap but it sounds complicated? Melt & pour soap without lye is for you. Learn how to make melt and pour soap with recipes like morning start, mint chocolate, & sweet dreams. This is the easiest way to make homemade soap without lye or curing. 

Exfoliating is one of the easiest ways to give your skin a quick glow-up. Body scrubs are an easy way to exfoliate. Mix & match these ingredients to make a custom salt or sugar body scrub.Favorite combos include oatmeal & brown sugar scrub, pink lemonade scrub, & activated charcoal sugar scrub.

How to use bentonite clay for hair, skin, gut health, and digestive function. A bentonite clay hair & face mask leaves your hair & skin smooth, soft, and glowing. Learn about all the health benefits of bentonite clay.

Learn how to do the no poo method natural hair care routine. I haven't used shampoo in two years. "No Poo" simply means washing your hair without shampoo. Yes, I still wash my hair and no, my hair doesn't stink.

Ear candles are made out of linen or cotton, dipped in wax & shaped into a hollow cone shape. They have been used for thousands of years for physical support & spiritual & meditation practices. Do ear candles work? If they work, how & why do ear candles work? Are ear candles safe? Do ear candles unclog ears and get rid of ear wax? Can you use ear candles for ear infections, aches, and pressure? 

Yes, you can get rid of varicose veins naturally! No lasers needed. There are ways you can support blood flow, circulation, and healthy veins at home to prevent & reduce varicose veins. DIY Homemade Varicose Vein Attacking Body Butter with Essential Oils.

How to make a detox bath with Epsom salt. Learn what essential oils to add for the best immune boosting, muscle calming, deep breathing, glowing skin, and detoxing bath.

Washing dishes, changing diapers, scrubbing toilets, gel & acrylic manicures, fingernail polish & remover, weather changes, swimming, alcohol based sanitizer that dehydrates.....geez even simply living your best life is rough on your fingernails. Learn how to make a DIY fingernail strengthening serum for naturally strong, long, and beautiful fingernails.  Get a list of essential oils that are good for nails and cuticles. 

While there are genetic factors, there are natural ways to help prevent & avoid stretch marks. The secret is in skin elasticity. This stretch mark belly butter recipe is effective &  easy. And grab some bonus natural tips & supplements to prevent & reduce stretch marks.