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Five Things to Consider Before You Start Using DIY Skincare Recipes

January 17, 2021 No Comments

5 Things to Consider Before DIY Skincare / www.vanessahwood.com

DIY skincare has become so popular lately. It promises a lot of unique benefits that you won’t get from regular skincare products that you buy off the shelf {without the harsh, toxic, and unsafe chemicals}. However, DIY skincare isn’t for everyone and some people actually suggest that you avoid it unless you’ve done a lot of research on the topic and have the funds necessary for the ingredients and tools to make it work. So before you start scrubbing food items onto your skin, here are some considerations to keep in mind. What advantages does DIY skincare offer you? One […]

Life, Travel

Essential Oils and Travel: A Complete Guide

September 21, 2019 No Comments

Essential Oils and Traveling / www.vanessahwood.com

Ahhh, the joys of travel. Whether it’s by plane, train, boat, automobile or any other mode, the need to get out there and go is strong. But as truly exhilarating as exploring new places can be, venturing outside of our normal routines can also take a toll on our well-being. And without the comforts of home, simple ailments like headaches, stomachaches, motion sickness, stress, jet lag, anxiety, sore muscles and even bug bites can feel like a major imposition. Fortunately, with a little preparation and some smart packing, you can soothe those travel-related ills and get on with your trip. […]

All Things Beauty, All Things Healthy

How to Use Oils in Your Beauty Routine

May 2, 2016 1 Comment

I’ve been using coconut oil, argon oil, and grapeseed oil in my beauty routine for years, but these oils have been used in beauty routines for centuries. My husband just recently joined Pinterest and one of the first things he discovered on Pinterest was how oils could help moisturize his itchy beard. He had me run to the store and to Sally’s Beauty Supply to pick up a combination of grapeseed, jojoba, and almond oils. I already had coconut oil (because I cook with it) and Josie Maran’s argon oil (which I picked up on sale from QVC). You can mix […]