November is upon us. The long summer days have turned short and chilly. It’s the time of year when many of us are preparing for the inevitable cold and flu season. Stocking up on familiar cough syrups, daytime and nighttime gel-caps, and fever reducing pills is a routine that many have grown accustomed to. But this [...]
Have you noticed something different with your hair lately? Now that summer is over, many women are noticing some hair loss. Whether you’re leaving more strands than usual on your hairbrush or in the shower, temporary thinning or hair loss is common in the Fall. Luckily, there are a number of excellent and effective remedies [...]
The benefits of organic and natural baby care products are clear. As a parent (or parent-to-be) you are certain about using a natural baby care routine. But do you know which key ingredients to look for in natural baby care products? We’ve identified the top ingredients in natural baby care products that will leave your [...]
Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of natural beauty solutions to keep your hair and skin looking and feeling healthy. Scorching sun, sand and salt water can put a damper on any beauty routine, leaving your locks dried out and your skin feeling muggy and extra oily. To make things worst, summer beauty essentials [...]
Several months ago we already wrote about the pleasure of bath salts and how a spoonful of components created especially for this experience can make your day relaxing and rejuvenating. Today, we would like to broaden your knowledge of therapeutic baths and tell you about how else you can make your bath time better and more [...]
Sugar versus salt. You know how to use them in the kitchen, but when it comes to your beauty regimen most people don’t know the difference. Most store bought scrubs look the same — small grains of salt or sugar packed in fragrant coconut or mango gels that conjure up memories of distant paradise vacations. A [...]
Since several years ago people started to consider bath salts as a part of their needed beauty/perfume supply. After all, there is little that can compare to a warm bubble bath filled with aromatic and therapeutic bath salts at the end of a hectic work day. Bath salts, however, have another very important property to them [...]
Many of us are traveling this summer on vacations, getaways, staycations and road trips. While there are women who manage to keep up with their beauty routine even while trekking across Europe or camping in the wilderness — most of us can appreciate the simple solutions to keep ourselves looking and feeling presentable. [...]
If you haven’t gotten everything you want for Christmas, there is still time. We’ve compiled a list of five MUST HAVE items to keep you warm, satisfied and beautiful for the New Year. Russian Souvenirs are the perfect gifts for anyone interested in all things RUSSIAN. From Faberge-style eggs, to themed kitchen accessories [...]
Skin is the largest living organ on our body, but is often taken for granted. Nearly 20% of our body weight, the skin guards and protects our most vital organs, while constantly changing and regenerating. We may not notice it, but skin renews itself about every 32 days. And who knew that most of us shed [...]
Essential oils are super concentrated natural oils derived from plants and trees. Highly regarded for their organic therapeutic and healing properties, essential oils have been used for thousands of years by Eastern and Western cultures alike. Today, we often associate these oils with relaxation and chronic stress relief. Many of us have purchased aromatherapy oils like [...]
Our previous post revealed the truth behind cellulite: namely, that it’s a skin issue for which there are no known cures. But don’t despair – nature has a number of food solutions to help reduce the APPEARANCE of cellulite. Supple collagen tissue and skin elasticity and firmness are key to making cellulite appear less prevalent. Processed, [...]
