November 24, 2009 by stephteresa
- 29 gifts in 29 days
29gifts is a global movement with a collective intention to revive the giving spirit in the world. It was started by an inspirational woman called Cami Walker, who was given an “alternative” prescription for her worsening symptoms of MS: give 29 gifts in 29 days. As her focus turned outward she began to experience better health, higher spirits and emotional strength through the act of giving, which has now evolved an entire movement spanning 38 countries with thousands of participants. I signed up yesterday and commenced with a spontaneous donation to notforsale campaign. I’m looking forward to the next 28 days and how the gifts will manifest!
On thinking more about the gifts we give over the course of a lifetime, the ultimate has to be the gift of unconditional love, towards friends, family, pets, the planet (and the feelings aroused in a man by his Harley!) and guess what oil is completely synonymous with that of unconditional love? None other than the exquisitely inimitable
Posted in beauty, hydrosols | Tagged essential oil of the heart, Rosa Damascena, rose hydrosol, skincare | Leave a Comment »
November 23, 2009 by stephteresa
Whether you start the day like a rocket launcher or hit snooze three times (or more!) there’s nothing like a few drops of grapefruit and juniper to enhance your natural zest or pick you up from those darkened doldrums.
What you need:
organic essential oil of grapefruit* citrus paradisi
organic essential oil of juniper* juniperis communis
1 x bath flannel or washcloth
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Posted in Recipes, essential oils | Tagged aroma shower, breakfast smoothie, citrus paradisi, essential oil inhalation, essential oil of grapefruit, essential oil of juniper, juniperis communis | 2 Comments »
November 20, 2009 by stephteresa
Hydrosols, hydrolats, floral waters or plant waters, whatever you want to call them, their affects on our beautiful skins are AMAZING and, much to the beauty industry’s loss, little known & used.
With a bit of research and the right combination of hydrosols added to your beauty regime, you could both say “good bye” to all those expensive creams and lotions that can only claim to do the same thing, as well as adopt a more organic & holistic approach to beauty.
Continue reading about hydrosols for beauty
Posted in beauty, hydrosols | Tagged acne, aggravation, anti-wrinkle, antiaging, antioxidant, astringent, beauty, beauty regime, burns, chamaemeleum nobile, citrus aurantium, cleanser, depression, dry skin, essential oil distillation, face mask, floral waters, Gabriel Mojay, hamamelis virginiana, hydrolats, hydrosol suppliers, hydrosols, insomnia, makeup remover, mature skin, Neroli, oily skin, organic skincare, plant waters, rashes, relaxation, Roman Chamomile, Rosa Damascena, rosacea, Rose, sensitive skin, skin care, stress, sun burn, Suzanne Catty, toner, witch hazel | Leave a Comment »
November 19, 2009 by stephteresa
We frequently re-apply lip balm and lipstick which leaves to to wonder: “where is it all going?” – obviously it’s being absorbed, so being conscious of the products we put on our lips, right down to the last ingredient, is crucial for maintaining kissable lips forever!
The lips are rich in blood vessels and the colour of our blood is what we see through their thin, almost colourless, skin. The more melanin our lips contain, the less likely we see the colour. This is why darker people tend to have darker lips; they have more melanin. The lighter the skin colour, the less melanin, the pinker the lips.
They are amazing and gorgeous and delicate (and very good for kissing with) and we need to protect them!
- Organic Lipstick
The best way to do this is to ensure that your lip balms, conditioners, glosses, lipstick & treatments are lead, petroleum and toxic chemical free.
Continue reading for product & brand recommendations
Posted in Organic, beauty | Tagged Intelligent Nutrients, luscious lips, lip care, organic lip balms, organic lip stick, organic beauty care, Petrolatum, Polythethylene, Butylene, SHEA Butter, Agbanga Karite, Burt's Bees, Badger, Revolution Organics, Nvey Eco, Colorganics, Dr Hauschka, Living Nature | Leave a Comment »
November 17, 2009 by stephteresa
Farmers employ owls as pesticide control
In Israel, Jordan and Palestine birds of prey were dying from eating rodents that contained rodenticides from the crops, signaling a need to reduce pesticides and chemicals in farming.
Farmers in the regions are now working with scientists to do this, by employing more owls and kestrels as agricultural pest controllers! Kestrels hunt during the day and owls during the night so there is 24/7 crop protections. Ingenious. Full BBC story. Continue Reading »
Posted in Organic, ethical aromatherapy | Tagged bio-magnification, ethical aromatherapy, organic essential oils, owls as agricultural pest control, save the owl, the Global Owl Project | Leave a Comment »
