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Tea Tree Oil - Uses for this Amazing Oil + Recipe for Antibacterial Household Cleaner
Tea Tree oil (or Melaleuca Alternifolia) is honestly one of my absolute favorite essential oils, because it actually lives up to its hype. Its uses are nearly endless. Some key facts:It is a natural antifungal, antiseptic, antibiotic, and antiviral ingredientComes from the Melaleuca Alternifolia tree or bush native to New South Wales, AustraliaCan be a mild [...]
Face Care Tips for Teens: Top 5 Habits to Learn Now for a Lifetime of Healthy Skin
I have a teenage boy (who would be mortified to know that I'm mentioning him ...). I know how hard it can be to get teens to take proper care of their skin. But this is the best time to learn. First of all, their skin is going to be generally at one of its most [...]
Time to Toss Your Skin Care Products? Some simple tips.
I often get asked about when products go bad. Garden Girl products use minimal levels of preservatives to keep them as natural as possible. However, even products jacked up on preservatives can still go bad earlier than you think. So here are a few helpful tips to make sure you are treating your skin properly [...]
Super YUMMY Black Bean Burgers (and easy, too!)
So the other night it was just my 14 year old son and me having dinner. I asked him what wanted me to make and he said "black bean burgers." For real! I will say that he knows I will make french fries when we have these burgers, but he really does love these. And [...]
Which Face Care Product is Right for YOU?
I get questions all the time from customers looking to know what products will be best for them. There is definitely no "one size fits all" approach but it does make me realize that a little chart might be handy! So I came up with this:Now, as I said, there are going to be different [...]
Top 5 Reasons to Exfoliate
Ever wonder why some people's skin seems to glow and look super smooth? Chances are those are people that exfoliate on a regular basis. Exfoliating your skin has many benefits, and it is so easy to incorporate into your skin care routine.Here are my Top 5 Reasons to Exfoliate:Reduces fine lines and wrinkles and smooths [...]
New Findings on Safety of BPA and BPA Alternatives
I was listening to On Point on NPR this week and a fascinating segment came on about BPA - an estrogen-mimicking chemical that is found in many plastics. Since I am an avid follower of anything newsworthy about BPA and plastics and chemicals that pose potential threats to our health, I wanted to listen to the [...]
What is my skin type? A quick guide.
Many people ask me how they can figure out what type of skin they have. Knowing your skin type is very important in keeping your skin healthy and therefore reducing the impact of your skin's aging process. So check out this quick guide to help you determine your skin type. There are 3 basic types of [...]
Top 5 Ways to Prevent Dry Skin on Your Hands
Tired of dry, cracked skin on your hands and fingers? We are at the peak of dry skin season in many parts of the country. The dry air, the cold weather (and we have had some nasty cold weather in the Northeast!) and the constant hand-washing to avoid germs wreak havoc on our poor hands.But [...]
The Best Healthy (ish) Chocolate Mousse
My website provider just added a blog to the system so I am excited to have my blog here now, instead of separately at Blogspot (gdngrl.blogspot.com). I will try to re-post some of my most popular posts to this blog, so I can have everything in one place. That does mean you may see some [...]
