Weekly Product Review-Blissful Heart

This week has had me thinking about emotional help and how our emotions can affect all areas of our life. If our emotions are imbalanced life can feel dreary and our mood can be low no matter what we do. Negative emotions can affect not only our view of ourselves and our lives but our physical appearance and our health can take quite a beating as well. For highly sensitive people like myself, the physical body and the mind are very closely connected. I can't remember ever a time in my life where I felt completely low and depressed and looked my best. Our face, skin, and body is a canvas for our emotional state. The most beautiful women glow with the happiness that they feel in their hearts. When the soul is happy the face and eyes shine and we appear supple and healthy. Depression and anxiety can dry out the hair from lack of vitamins and the whites of the eyes rarely appear white and clear during these times. The skin especially can break out in hives, acne, psoriasis, or even wrinkle faster during times of pain. However, depression, trauma, anxiety and loss are all real truths to this journey we call life

Low mood disorders affect millions of people each year, women being twice as likely to experience these emotions however. Women especially are highly susceptible to the sensitivities of the heart. Although the pain of these realities is unavoidable, there are many remedies and techniques that make these hard times a little easier. During a very difficult time for me I have found the power of scent to be a very nourishing comfort. During hopeless times a simple, uplifting scent can easily change a mood. Blissful Heart Aroma Oil has been a one of the key ingredients in my healing journey. This simple oil blend is designed to uplift one's mood in times of sadness and hopelessness. The fragrance blend combines Geranium Rose, Jasmine, Rose, sandalwood, peppermint, Lemon and Thyme. 

These natural flower essences work together to create a formula that really does warm the heart, making it once again feel full again, if not only for a moment. The oils themselves are made from pure essential oils and contain no trace of alcohol, fillers or toxic ingredients. This Ayurvedic oil blend helps allow the body to restore balance of mind and emotions. Through scent it helps the body reconnect to itself and restore feelings of joy and happiness. Scent being a catalyst for emotional change in the body is not a new idea. Aromatherapy is a concept  that is very effective as a natural alternative to anti depressants and anti anxiety medications. The scientific aspect of aromatherapy is connecting the thousands of aroma chemicals and how these are altered by different essential oils. The essential oil aromas, affect the part of the brain that stimulates emotions. This is why in turn inhaling these oils has such a positive affect on our seratonin levels, which heightens our mood. in Ayurvedic philosophies (traditional indian medicine) It is believed that the heart and mind are intricately connected. 

It is said that the seat of consciousness is in the heart, that all our perception depends on the state of the heart. When the heart is off balance we as individuals suffer tremendously both emotionally and physically. I have found that my heart is the most heavy towards the end of the day, which is the most common time for aromatherapy. Dabbing a drop or two of blissful heart oil on your temples, wrists or under the nose makes sleep much more peaceful. This also allows my body to relax and unwind more quickly before sleep. This oil can also be put into a diffuser and permeated throughout the room anytime of the day. I would recommend this oil be placed by every woman's  nightstand. Weather you are experiencing a breakup, grief, daily stress, or insomnia, this is a great find!
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Nature's Cosmetic, Salt Water

This last week I was fortunate enough to be by the ocean on the beautiful Cape Cod. The ocean is one of the most therapeutic and healing places. Ocean water is also one of the easiest and most effective ways to treat the body and the skin we are in. With the summer heat and the blazing sun, many skin problems can often follow. Skin rashes, eczema, and even psoriasis can occur when there is an imbalance of heat in the body. A rash or even a brutal sunburn is our bodies way of throwing the heat off through our skin. There has been extensive research done on the benefits of fresh ocean water as well as just plain saline solution on our skin and our nervous systems. Swimming in saltwater is incredibly cleansing and detoxing for the skin. The combination of the salt and the minerals in ocean water promote cell rejuvenation, leaving skin feeling supple, moisturized and renewed. Salt water is also a great way to alleviate and minimize any kind of dry or itchy skin such as hives or even poison ivy. The minerals in salt water such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, and sodium work together to balance the blood, bone density and the overall health of the nervous system. The calcium in natural salt not only strengthens bone density but it also strengthens nails, hair and the sodium as well restores fluid balance. The salt water reestablishes the mineral balance of the body.

Salt water can also be used to treat arthritis, rheumatism as well as any joint pain. Salt water contains a mineral called bromide, which helps to alleviate muscle soreness or pain. This is a great option for athletes that are training or pregnant women that want to minimize swelling.  Salt water can also be used as a way to reduce stress and anxiety as it has a calming effect on the body both inside and out. It is widely known at this point that stress is the number one cause of aging and disease. Swimming in salt water is one of the best anti-aging secrets out there. Studies show that the minerals in this water help the body restore its natural healing abilities to look and feel younger.
There are so may beauty products and beauty treatments out there that most people can't afford. The most effective beauty treatments  however, are the simplest and purest forms of nature. Having the benefit of swimming in fresh ocean water is a luxury that a lot of people don't necessarily have.

Using fresh purified water and himalayan sea salt  can give you the same effect as the real thing. Filling a warm bath and soaking in half a cup of fresh salt immediately balances and restores the body as if you were at the beach. One of my favorite uses of himalayan salt is making a homemade scrub with half salt and half organic olive oil. This is better than any scrub you could find out there because it contains  pure and natural ingredients. Salt water is also a great way to nourish and treat damaged hair and split ends. The way one's hair looks after a day at the beach is unlike anything else. The combination of getting moisture but also having the salt work as a cleaning agent gives it a beautiful and healthy appearance. To fill a mini spray bottle with a tablespoon of himalayan salt, 3/4 water and 1/4 conditioner, you can make your own beach spray. Use this throughout the summer for a break from straightening and curling irons. Salt water is an inexpensive and amazing way to both heal the body as well as make it more beautiful. Salt is a great component to add to anyones daily routine no matter their age or current state of health. One of nature's little gifts to us.

Weekly Product Review-Dare to Bare Miracle Oil

Summer has officially arrived and it is time for an amazing summer product find. Although it has been a little while since my last blog, this one is definitely worth the wait. With summer for me and for most girls the issue of shaving and waxing can often be a stumping one. We all want to feel beautiful and feminine and for many this comes with having smooth legs, armpits and bikini lines. Summer also represents the dreaded bikini season but with the right care and products it can be a fun and carefree one. For girls with sensitive skin like me, shaving and waxing can be very taxing on the skin and can lead to razor burn, infection and ingrowns. This makes it rather difficult to get that stunning bikini body we all strive for. Most of the products I have used for razor burn or ingrowns have been filled with chemicals and are very drying to the skin.

Tend Skin for example is a product I was hooked on for a while, and although it prevented razor burn it seriously dried out my skin. Although we want to get rid of those red bumps we also want our skin to look supple and soft, the whole point of waxing and shaving.  I have finally however, found a product that is natural, eco conscious  and works wonders! It is called Dare to Bare Miracle Oil and is the natural answer to curing our skin of the irritation from shaving and waxing. This miracle oil is made from eight different oils that all work together in creating a truly incredible product. Hemp seed oil, Tea tree oil, avocado oil, and vitamin E work to alleviate conditions not only due to shaving but also eczema, acne, and even psoriasis. This product is scientifically proven to not only soften skin but improve its general appearance as well. It is rich in amino acids, Omega-3 and Omega-6 and Omega-9, which moisturize the skin, keeping it soft and healthy. Hemp seed oil is known for its anti inflammatory properties, not found in any other oil.

The entire Dare to Bare line is also vegan, cruelty free, and uses the top grade essential oils and ingredients. The amazing thing about this product is it does wonders during the in-between stage of a brazillian wax. If any girl is brave enough to endure the process of a brazillan wax, they soon find out that the regrowth is extremely uncomfortable and can be an itchy disaster! This product when applied everyday after being waxed, truly soothes the skin and calms any inflammation or ingrown hairs, not an easy feat! The oil can be applied to any area of the body that is shaved or waxed , bikini, legs, under arms, and can even be used for men as a facial product. This is a must have product for anyone looking to feel smooth and sexy! This is another product that reaffirms my obsession with oils when it comes to the skin and over all health. Oils can treat and nourish the skin unlike any other ingredient or product. 90% of the products I use are almost always some sort of  natural or organic oil. This makes sense because it is what our skin naturally produces. All the girls I know should buy this one!

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