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Archives for April 2013
Konjac Sponge Review: The Japanese Secret to Flawless Skin
April 28, 2013 by 33 Comments
If you haven’t already heard of the Konjac Sponge, today is your lucky day. Your cleansing routine will never be the same… this little squishy miracle is going to change your life skin. What is the Konjac Sponge? Well, to start, it might be interesting to know that konjac actually comes from a potato-like plant in Asia that is both cultivated and grows wild at high altitudes. The Japanese have used Konjac for over 1500 years as a food source and {Read More}
Sprouts & Microgreens: Why You Should Have a Little Garden in Your Kitchen
April 25, 2013 by 4 Comments
It is undoubtedly the easiest “gardening” you will ever do, and also one of the most nutritious. Sprouting is one of the most fantastic and easy ways to get a power punch of antioxidants, a host of beautifying minerals, enzymes and a wide spectrum of beauty enhancing vitamins – all in these tiny little plants. Why are Microgreens & Sprouts Good for Me? First let us try to understand what sprouting is. Sprouting takes a dormant seed, grain, nut or legume and {Read More}
100% Natural Rooibos Facial Toner DIY: Guest Blogger Post from Beauty by Britanie
April 12, 2013 by 9 Comments
I am so excited to have the pleasure of posting my first “Guest Blog” from none other than Green Beauty Britanie, of Beauty by Britanie! This natural beauty is one of my favourites in the green beauty blogger realm. She is a DIY maven with an expertise in herbs and wellness. This blog was inspired after I tried her recipe for a natural clarifying toner made from rooibos tea. I was so impressed that I had to repost it and {Read More}
An Ancient Ayurvedic Ritual for Clearer Skin, Whiter Teeth & Overall Wellness: The Beauty Benefits of Oil Pulling
April 7, 2013 by 20 Comments
Spring is in the air, and nothing says spring cleaning like “detox”. But this ain’t no juice cleanse, Gorgeous, this is an ancient ritual that will help clear your skin, whiten your teeth and does it all 100% toxic free. If you haven’t heard of oil pulling, at first read, you may think it sounds a bit far fetched. But, if I’ve learned anything in my twenty-some-odd years on this planet, it is that you should never knock it until {Read More}
Spring Cleaning – Top Non-Toxic Products for Household Cleaning
April 5, 2013 by 6 Comments
While LPN is a natural beauty blog, from time to time you will see healthy home and wellness posts. I am hugely passionate about natural health and wellness from all angles, so fear not, I haven’t confused toilet cleaner with face cleanser. It’s that time of year again when the scrub brushes come out and we “pretty up” our interiors. It is for this reason that today, I’ll be sitting on my “soap” box (ha ha) to talk a little {Read More}
