This is an original post I wrote for MindBodyGreen, and I thought in case you missed it, I’d also share it here. I love the idea of a bright and white smile, but not just for cosmetic reasons: Healthy teeth and gums are indicative of our wellbeing. Our mouths are often referred to as the window into our overall health. Many diseases can be prevented through proper oral care (namely by brushing and flossing daily). Until recently, I’d always believed {Read More}
LPN’s iHerb Shopping Cart – My Fave Natural Beauty & Wellness Buys
October 31, 2015 by 10 Comments
I get a lot of questions about what products I use, foods I eat and beauty tips I use for my day-to-day life. This morning I was filling out an iHerb Order, and I thought to myself, it would be a good basis for a post – that is, just to share with you what I’m buying on this cloudy Hallowe’en Saturday in a chilly northern town. So, that’s just what I’ll do. Today’s post is a simple sharing of my shopping {Read More}
Coconut Oil – Your Best Natural Beauty Friend
September 10, 2013 by 8 Comments
Oh you’ve heard about it time and time again, but there is nothing like a little refresher now and again, right? This post was inspired for three reasons: I thought my last post on coconut oil for beauty could use some updating There is a new e-book on Coconut Oil for Beginners (it focuses on coconut oil’s variety of uses for health, weight loss, beauty, and recipes) I had a wonderful guest post submission from the lovelies over at Lucy Bee Extra {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}
My African Adventure – A Photographic Journey in Natural Beauty (and some other fun stuff)
January 15, 2013 by 18 Comments
I’ve missed you, beauties! But I am now back from an amazing trip to Africa and wanted to share my journey (and beauty finds) with you. Below are some photos from the sights, the people, the experiences and the beauty of Senegal, Africa. I joined some amazing people on a whirlwind trip around this beautiful country and was even blessed enough to experience a (royal) African wedding. Join me on my journey below: This is a sunset picture of the {Read More}
Keep Your Smile Naturally Bright and White with a Sonicare Toothbrush, Melvita Whitening Toothpaste & Desert Essence Mouthwash: Reviews
August 19, 2012 by 1 Comment
Ever since I first used my Philips Sonicare, I have been obsessed. It is one of the greatest tools in my kit of “beauty regimen essentials”. A healthy looking smile, complete with bright teeth and healthy gums is a big key to natural beauty. Keeping your teeth and gums healthy ensures your smile enhances your naturally gorgeous mug – but it is hard to keep things white and bright without using the all the chemically ridden products on the market… {Read More}
Natural Way to a Beautiful Smile: Weleda Salt Toothpaste
February 23, 2012 by 2 Comments
It is obvious how important healthy teeth and gums are when it comes to beauty and wellness. And while you can achieve this look through traditional methods found at the grocery store, these products are often filled with harmful chemicals such as: sodium fluoride (a carcinogen that is also found in rat poison), triclosan, FD&C Blue Dye #1 and 2 (carcinogenic properties), sodium lauryl sulfate (we met this ingredient when we spoke about Korres Cleanser in an earlier post), and {Read More}
