February 12, 2020
Whether you decide you want to go for a long walk, take a hot bath, or enjoy a good movie with friends, taking self-care time is imperative. Look for small ways you can incorporate it into everyday life. The more you can work self-care time into your schedule, the better you’ll be able to grow, enjoy your life, and thrive.
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January 28, 2020
Ok, we all hate the sticky feeling our skin gets in uber-humid weather - but at least that humidity is good for your skin. Winter's lack of humidity and dry indoor heat is brutal on your skin - hence the term "winter skin". Read on to see what causes it and some simple, practical ways to combat it.
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November 06, 2019
For the vast majority of women (close to 90%), cellulite is a fact of life. Despite it being quite normal and physically harmless, it is something we would rather do without. The science behind WHY we develop cellulite is complex - hormones and genetics - and therefore, ridding ourselves of it can be quite difficult. The ONLY thing we really have control over is our lifestyle choices that reduce its appearance. Read on to find what you can do to combat it on your own.
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October 29, 2019
We all want a beautifully smooth bottom - whether it is big or small or somewhere in between. Unfortunately, very few of us have the booty of our dreams. In this article, we address what causes less than smooth booties and eight ways to naturally achieve booty-bliss. Read on...
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October 14, 2019
Cooler weather, crisp air, beautifully clear blue skies - the smell of leaf piles and burning wood - and of course the much anticipated and loved Pumpkin Spice scent is everywhere and in everything! And skin care is no exception. Pumpkin is an amazing fruit - not only for its nutritional benefits - but for what it can do for your skin when applied topically. Read for yourself what it can do - and links to some gorgeous Pumpkin Spice scented products.
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September 18, 2019
Natural skin care products, any natural products for that matter, are different from traditional, mass market products. By their "nature", it is normal to experience slight inconsistencies in texture, color and scent from batch to batch. The effectiveness of the final product; however, is what is truly important.
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September 13, 2019
Using oils on your skin is often a scary and counter-intuitive concept. Trust me, it took me quite some time to warm-up to the idea – and then to actually put it into practice. Read on to learn WHY oils are your skin's best friend and HOW to introduce them!
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July 05, 2019
There's nothing earth-shattering or novel about this post - but that is the beauty of it. These are time honored truths that we often forget - or worse- neglect. Read on for a good dose of affirmation and a great pick-me up. Enjoy!
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July 03, 2019
When your skin is feeling less than clean, it's time to remove the dirt, grime, oils, and dead skin cells! In other words, it's time to exfoliate! Read below for 5 good reasons to do so.
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June 17, 2019
Summer is here - yay! Time to head outside to spend some quality time in nature and with family and friends - just make sure you protect your skin from over-exposure to the sun. Mistakes happen, so if you do overdo it and end up with a sunburn, look to your kitchen for some natural remedies to soothe your burning skin.
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May 20, 2019
Today, May 20th, is World Bee Day! The Pennsylvania State University (the alma mater of both Essentially Haitos women), through their Center for Pollinator Research, is dedicated to studying and protecting all pollinators - especially bees. Read below to see what I learned and why it is important for all of us.
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May 20, 2019
Effective, quality skin care does not need to be complicated, expensive or contain the latest scientific breakthrough (i.e. lab-created) ingredient. Most "new" advancements in skin care technology are often manipulations of what Mother Nature already created. Why not just use the original?
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