Cherry oil captured my imagination long before I ever bought it. I didn’t need it. I wasn’t planning to use it. But curiosity won. And honestly? I’m glad it did. 🍒 Benefits of Cherry Oil Lightweight, fast-absorbing, and skin-friendly Rich in antioxidants that help skin look calm and smooth Naturally softening without heaviness Ideal for […]
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Working with plant oils means constantly exploring. And lately, castor oil has been having a major moment — people are rediscovering its many benefits. So naturally… I had to ask: Why not in a lotion bar? 💧 Benefits of Castor Oil Helps the skin stay soft, cushioned, and deeply moisturized Supports smoother-looking arms and legs
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I adore many popular fragrances used by major brands like Lush — but my body does not. They give me headaches, irritation, and that sense of “I need fresh air right now.” So my fragrance safari continued. I never planned on creating so many lotion bar scents. Truly. But the natural blends I discovered were
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Just north of the ocean breeze, tucked inside the charming Flower Hill Promenade, was a little boutique that changed everything for me: Bathe Boutique. Only a mile from the beach, wrapped in gentle mist, this is where I became absolutely enchanted with lotion bars. There it was — a delicate pink bar shaped like a
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As a teenager struggling with acne, you are not alone. You can’t feel comfortable in your own skin. Maybe your combination skin just never quite clears up. You need makeup to help you hide the blemishes and feel more confident. Nothing affects your daily happiness more than acne breakouts. With all the home remedies and
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The myths around acne can still cause confusion and embarrassment. Five myths are easy to debunk; People with Acne Should Never Eat Chocolate Yes, chocolate can worsen your acne. But not because it is chocolate! Chocolate with too many carbohydrates shoot the glycemic index sky high. These refined carbohydrates boost the insulin in your body.
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For nearly 100 years we’ve been using 2 primary chemicals to get rid of acne; – The first one is benzoyl peroxide to kill the acne vulgaris bacteria. It’s been called a “medicine” by some brands, but it’s a bleach – not medicine. – The second is salicylic acid to peel skin layers away that
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Dreams are the seeds of realities. The greatest achievement was a dream first. (from James Allen,philosopher) Major athletes SEE the ball go into the goal before they take the shot. They’ve done it so often that it’s habit for them. Most people who achieve their goals do the same IMAGINATION process. I tried this in
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The Star of India is an 1800’s clipper ship on display in San Diego. I stood there looking inside the captain’s quarters. Tiny and cramped by any standards, it was luxury compared to anywhere else on the ship. Space was a premium, so it seemed to me that everything in this room was supremely valuable
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Sarah Hughes gave us one of the Top Moments in Ice Skating history. New on the scene, she was competing against some amazing athletes in the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. So Much Competition for a New Skater Michelle Kwan, a long-time favorite American skater, was performing well; as was Sasha Cohen. But pressure was