5 Ways to Heal Skin From the Inside

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The Art of Sensual Apothecary

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The Art of sensual apothecaryWe use our senses constantly; from the time we wake up to the time we go to bed. Yet we rarely take the time to indulge our senses. When was the last time you stopped to smell a flower? How about the last time you noticed how lovely your city’s skyline is? Or just taking a few extra moments to get lost in how good it feels to massage your scalp while you wash your hair? Many of you are probably having a hard time recalling moments like this in recent memory. We’ve become so preoccupied with our lives. So much so, we’ve forgotten how to live.

We know the Law of Attraction tells us we attract more of what we think, say and feel. Imagine attracting more opportunities to live in the moment? With that, less worry and stress. Wouldn’t you like more bliss? Of course you do!…

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Backyard Healing Salve Recipe with Plantain, Chickweed, and Ground Ivy

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One of the great things about fall is that so many of our spring ephemeral plants, those who dominate the springtime, come back to us again before the snows set in. This is the case this year with chickweed, one of my favorite plants for making a healing salve.  I have been seeking her out for medicine making and most of the summer she was a bit elusive. Finally, she is abundant again! So its time to make some green healing salve for gifts for Yule for friends and loved ones–I thought I’d bring you along for the journey.

Healing Salve in Tins (tins purchased from Mountain Rose Herbs) Healing Salve in Tins (tins purchased from Mountain Rose Herbs)

This post will provide the recipe for my healing salve as well as insight into three plants used in the healing salve, all of which can be found abundant in most lawns and mowed areas (see these twoposts for information…

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My Experience with SLS Soap and DIY Body Wash Recipe.

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IMG_3513Most of you know I make all natural beauty products by now which includes body wash. Though I’ll admit, sometimes I get a little lazy especially after spending all day making products for my apothecary business. I had one (or a few) of those days last month and just couldn’t muster up the energy to make more body wash when I ran out. Suddenly, I remembered the body wash base I’d purchased before I started blending together base ingredients. Eureka!! I was out of making body wash and there was so much of it that I wouldn’t have to make more for a while. All good right?

Wrong! I’ve been using this body wash for about 2.5 weeks now and my skin feels like sandpaper. I’ve been itching like crazy and I couldn’t put my finger on the cause. I’ve been doing nightly bath treatments trying to bring my skin…

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