If you’re a big fan of lavender then you will love this Lavender Aromatherapy Stick by Aura Cacia. It is made with 100% pure lavender essential oil so it smells just like the real stuff. I’ve been using it as my everyday perfume lately and I’m really loving it. Some pluses (aside from the wonderful [...]
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Love Lavender?
Posted by All Natural Annie on December 5, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/12/love-lavender/
Best Natural Deodorant
It’s so easy to go natural when it comes to lotion, shampoo and many other beauty products, but I think deodorant is the hardest yet most worthwhile natural switch to make. Yes, it’s true that the natural brands don’t actually stop you from sweating like the commercial brands do, but they definitely can keep sweat [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on November 29, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/11/best-natural-deodorant/
Happy Weekend!
mediterranean landscape design by other metros landscape architect Carolyn Chadwick
Posted by All Natural Annie on January 21, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/01/happy-weekend-2/
Happy Friday!
I just adore purple and glass bottles… another great image from a creative mint Photo Credit: a creative mint
Posted by All Natural Annie on October 15, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/10/happy-friday-4/
Guest Blogger: Homemade Beauty with Victoria
Today’s post is by the very natural and knowledgeable Victoria of Homemade Beauty Blog. Make sure you check out her blog to see many more recipes and reviews of natural beauty products. Enjoy! Can You Eat Your Deodorant? I swear I can eat my deodorant, but can you eat yours? Yes, it may not be [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on August 20, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/08/homemade-beauty-with-victoria/
Relaxing Room Spray
Lavender, lemongrass and bergamot – the perfect blend to clarify the air and calm the senses. Shē Essential Beauty is the creator of this room spray, amongst other home and beauty products. Shē is a holistic company with a really cool beginning – two licensed acupuncturists and Chinese herbalists founded the line upon the priniciple that beauty truly comes from within. [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on May 23, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/05/relaxing-room-spray/
Fields of Lavender… In Your Dryer!
For a long time now, I’ve bought the free & clear versions of well-known dryer sheets to avoid those sometimes pretty yet far from natural scents permeating my clothes. However, I had no idea that these typical brands of dryer sheets although “free & clear” still are likely made with animal fat! That’s pretty gross [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 19, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/04/fields-of-lavender-in-your-dryer/
Homemade Makeup!
So I tried the recipe for “recycled blush“ that I mentioned in a previous post… turns out that I definitely made some makeup, but I would not categorize it as blush. I would say that depending on the ratio of cinnamon to powdered sugar — the concoction results in a bronzer or a powdered foundation. [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 14, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/04/homemade-bronzer/
Naturity's Sugar Scrubs
Naturity‘s sugar scrubs are all 99.5% certified organic. I recently tried the Lavender Sugar Scrub, which has only 5 ingredients (Demerara Sugar, sunflower seed oil, coconut oil, lavender essential oil, and non-GMO vitamin E oil) Of course, I say the simpler the better when it comes to beauty products. This scrub has all of the [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 24, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/02/naturitys-sugar-scrubs/
Hawaiian Lavender!
One of my oldest and dearest friends brought me back such a treat from her honeymoon in Maui – a set of body care products (pictured below) and dark chocolate all infused with lavender harvested from the lavender farm (AKL Maui) she visited there! I had no idea that lavender was grown in Hawaii! It’s interesting because the products definitely have [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 8, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/02/hawaiian-lavender/
Certified Organic Fragrances
Intelligent Nutrients make an array of organic health and beauty products including supplements, “functional foods”, skin care, hair care, and aromatics. I was in the market for some new natural fragrance when I came across Intelligent Nutrients’ aromatics. The natural fragrances are available in 7 varieties: Awaken, Seductive, Attune, Nurture, Innercalm, Restore, and Focus. My [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on November 17, 2009
http://allnaturalannie.com/2009/11/certified-organic-fragrances/
After-Sun Spritz
Ingredients: 4 ounces chilled peppermint tea 2 tablespoons aloe juice 18 drops lavender essential oil Combine ingredients in a spray bottle, shake lightly (before each use), and mist away! Keep the bottle in the refrigerator for greater relief.
Posted by All Natural Annie on June 29, 2009
http://allnaturalannie.com/2009/06/after-sun-spritz/
Aromatherapy in a Cupcake?!
I have a very talented and creative friend who is a fashion designer by day and cupcake genius by night/weekend! She recently made me the most unique cupcakes I have ever tasted. These little delights had lavender-infused vanilla cake with lavender, honey cream cheese icing (there were actually little pieces of edible lavender)! If you love the smell of [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 1, 2009
http://allnaturalannie.com/2009/04/aromatherapy-in-a-cupcake/
Quick & Calming Facial Treatment
Make a cup of chamomile tea Allow it to cool down so it’s very warm, but not boiling hot Submerge a washcloth in the tea Wring out the washcloth Add a 1-2 drops of lavender essential oil to the washcloth (*optional step) Press the washcloth on your face and hold it there until the washcloth becomes cool [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 29, 2009
http://allnaturalannie.com/2009/03/quick-calming-facial-treatment/
Sniff your way to a better day…
Whether you’re choosing a scent for your next aromatherapy oil, beauty product or candle, here is a brief list of some scents and their associated benefits. More about aromatherapy soon! Energizing: grapefruit, sweet orange, lemon, lime, & cardamom Grounding & Calming: vetivert, sandalwood, chamomile, & pine Uplifting: bergamot, mandarin, peppermint & lemon verbena Ease tension/anxiety: rose, [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 20, 2009
http://allnaturalannie.com/2009/03/scents-for-every-mood/
Some Benefits of Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender is probably my favorite essential oil. It really is such a relaxing scent and it can be used to help so many things! Here are just a few things that lavender is good for: headache and migraine relief healing burns and insect bites acne, psoriasis and other inflammations stiff joints and sore muscle [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on October 28, 2008
http://allnaturalannie.com/2008/10/some-benefits-of-lavender-essential-oil/
One of my favorite things to do….Foot Baths!
I started doing foot baths when I was about 4 years old and I’ve never stopped since! These are some of the times to treat yourself to a relaxing foot bath: When your feet are sore When you’re stressed When you’re cold When you’re rundown When you’re sick When you just want to do something relaxing! [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on October 8, 2008
http://allnaturalannie.com/2008/10/one-of-my-favorite-things-to-dofoot-baths/
Great for Colds and Your Sinuses AND Your Skin
I forgot how great and how helpful these are… Facial Steam Baths Bring a few cups (or enough to fill a large bowl) of water to a boil and pour it into a large bowl. For a cold/your sinuses add a few drops of eucalyptus oil. Or you could add some oregano and rosemary (the dried kind you [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on September 29, 2008
http://allnaturalannie.com/2008/09/great-for-colds-and-your-sinuses-and-your-skin/
Some Natural Beauty Must-Haves
A few cheap and natural items that are great to always have on hand include: 1. ALOE VERA - Either directly from your own plant or one bought at a store (stay away from the green ones -aloe vera is NOT naturally flourescent green – and go for the clear ones) Aloe vera is great anytime your skin [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on September 22, 2008
http://allnaturalannie.com/2008/09/some-natural-beauty-must-haves/
