You’ve probably seen rosehip seed oil listed as an ingredient on skin care product labels. But if you’re not sure what a “hip” is -- let alone who’s most likely to be helped by topical applications of its oil -- some background can give you a “rosier” outlook on this beneficial botanical. What is Rosehip Seed Oil? Most frequently culled from wild Chilean rose bushes (Rosa … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Rosehip Oil
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Why You Need These Natural Home Remedies for Lice More Than Ever
A few years ago, we published a some articles on home remedies for lice (namely, the top 3 natural remedies for lice and how to use tea tree oil to treat lice). While we do periodically like to update our content to reflect any new studies or big natural remedy news, we generally don’t write about a topic more than once or twice, let alone three times. That's because we pride … [Read more...] about Why You Need These Natural Home Remedies for Lice More Than Ever
7 Natural Home Remedies for Mosquito Bites That Really Work
Arguably the most unwelcome symptom of a mosquito bite (besides the large and round red bump of course), is the itch, which is a result of your skin’s allergic reaction to the anticoagulant protein contained in mosquito saliva. When it comes to scratching that itch, though your body may be telling you yes, your mind should be telling you no. That’s because scratching the area … [Read more...] about 7 Natural Home Remedies for Mosquito Bites That Really Work
5 Effective Natural Mosquito Repellent Recipes You Can Make at Home
Of all the joys summer brings, mosquitoes are not one of them. Those little buggers are always the unwelcome party guest at backyard barbecues, campfire festivities, and general outdoor summer activities. Though you are generally safe during the day (unless you’re exploring deep wooded areas or hanging out by standing water), mosquitoes are extremely active in the early morning … [Read more...] about 5 Effective Natural Mosquito Repellent Recipes You Can Make at Home
4 Simple Recipes for Natural Sunburn Remedies
Our mothers used to say, "everything in moderation," and the same is true of fun in the sun. We know that sun exposure is vital to our health. Sunlight enables our skin to produce vitamin D (the "sunshine vitamin"), a powerhouse hormone that supports healthy function of everything from the cardiovascular system[1. Vitamin D and Health - … [Read more...] about 4 Simple Recipes for Natural Sunburn Remedies
