It’s important to read labels, ingredients and to do your research if you really want to carefully choose products that you use on your skin and the effect that they have on your body long term. In Canada all labels are written in INCI (International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient) which are systematic names internationally recognized to identify cosmetic ingredients. So just because you don’t necessarily understand or are able to read an ingredient, this is why you need the INCI decoder. Here is the INCI decoder that I use to find out exactly what is in a product. You only need…
Why we use Young Living Essential Oils. I asked the same question over six years ago. I just didn't really see the value of it, or understand the value of it. I was terrified to sign up and order oils, really, I was. I finally met with someone that was working with Young Living and asked all my questions.
Peppermint essential oil is Mentha x piperita, one of the oldest European herbs used for medicinal purposes. One 15-ml bottle of Peppermint essential oil is created by steam distilling 1 pound of the leaves and flowering tops of the peppermint plant. How to use Peppermint Essential Oil Topical: Adults: Add up to 8 drops of essential oil to 10 ml of carrier oil and apply once daily. Do not use essential oils undiluted. External use only( except if using “Plus +” or “Vitality” essential oils that have been approved for flavoring.) Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this…
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How to create a roller bottle with a blend of essential oils that may help feel calm.
This was our family’s first A-HA moment that oils actually worked, and quickly! 15 drops Lavender essential oil 15 drops Lemon essential oil 15 drops Peppermint essential oil 15 drops Copaiba essential oil Drop the oils into a 10 ml glass rollerball bottle, then carefully add fractionated coconut oil to fill, leaving some space for the rollerball top to fit on top. Gently roll between your hands before each use. We usually roll this under our chin. You may exclude the Copaiba essential oil if you don’t have it. All essential oils are in the Canadian Essential Oil Starter Bundle
Let me introduce you to Beauty by VRAI! VRAI means truth! I’ve been waiting for this brand new line of safe cosmetics for over a year. When I heard that it was in the making I was definitely looking forward to it’s production and now it is here! New products will be released throughout the coming months and years, so there are many good things to come! You can discover all about the ingredients that these new cosmetics are made with here at a website called VRAI IQ https://www.vraiiq.com/ I am a Beauty by VRAI advisor. I’ll be sharing all…
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