Why would anyone ever “scrub” their delicate, soft, kissable lips? To keep them delicate, soft, and kissable, of course! We’ve all used body and face scrubs before—they help remove the rough skin on the surface, revealing the softer, fresher skin underneath. If it works with our face and the rest of our body, then it makes sense that it would work with our lips,too. (more…)
“Born with a severe cleft lip and palate, my daughter Cala was unable to eat and talk. After three surgeries, Cala is now able to eat and talk just like anychild. I am so happy she can be a normal little girl now. She loves to sing and dance. My hopes for my daughter are enormous. I want to say thank you to everyone who has given Cala the opportunity for a healthy and promising future.” (more…)
The folks behind Torie & Howard made a promise: “We believe that food tastes better when it is made with organic, natural ingredients and responsible principles. We strive to create delicious, tasty treats that are made in a way that is as health-friendly, eco-friendly and socially conscious as possible.” (more…)
If you were told that your shampoo contained ingredients that would foam up luxuriously, dissolve oils, kill bacteria, and clean your hair all the way down to the roots, you might think it sounded pretty good. (more…)
“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is”—right? Well… not always. We can explain. When you’re following a strict diet—like vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free—it’s often hard to find foods that your body will tolerate and that taste good (though it’s definitely getting easier). (more…)
If you’ve ever tried to get the seeds out of a pomegranate, you know that it’s not quick and easy. But you also know that it’s totally worth it in the end. Pomegranate seeds are not only juicy and delicious, they’re literally bursting with beneficial nutrients and antioxidants, which is why this fruit (one of the oldest known fruits in history) is considered to be a symbol of health, fertility, and eternal wellness. (more…)
Dark circles, puffiness, “bags,” fine lines, wrinkles—the skin directly under our eyes is very delicate and needs extra care. Under-eye issues can be caused by factors such as fatigue, excessive eye-rubbing, too much sun exposure, water retention, allergies, lack of exercise, and genetics, but the most common factor is—you guessed it—aging. (more…)
Fruit is an important part of a healthy diet. It’s sweet and delicious and packed with nutrients. In fact, it’s so tasty that it’s sometimes easy to forget how good it is for you—it’s almost too good to be true! But some nutritional experts have warned that eating certain non-organic fruits isn’t good for us at all. That’s because non-organic fruits are treated with chemicals that make their way into the fruit, and even thorough washing can’t get the nasty stuff out. (Most experts agree, though, that a diet high in fruits and vegetables is the most important thing, outweighing the risks of pesticide exposure.) (more…)
Lavender is everywhere—in body lotions, shampoos, candles, home scents, eye pillows, soaps, sachets, even culinary herbal mixes. And it’s not just in all of these products because it’s a beautiful shade of purple, or because it smells good.
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