Why We Love Tamanu Oil (And You Should, Too!)

Jayleen Rennebergbeauty care, natural living

Pure Essentials Winter Cream

When we think about oils for our skin, we want them to be able to clean out zits, repair fine lines and wrinkles, calm down inflammation on the skins surface, make our scars look a little better and hydrate. Well, guess what? There is an oil out there that comes from blonde nuts grown in south-east Asia and in areas … Read More

Why We Infuse Our Balance Serum With Burdock

Jayleen Rennebergbeauty care, DIY, natural living, nutrition

Burdock Root For The Skin

Burdock Root was something that enticed me the first time I ever saw the name. Without knowing anything about the plant, I just knew somehow it was amazing. Looking into it and researching here’s what I found. Burdock is extremely high in Vitamin E which is essential for skin and scalp regeneration. The high vitamin B content in burdock is … Read More

Love Your Bugs

Jayleen Rennebergbeauty care, natural living, nutrition, self-development

The Skin's Microbiome

Microbiome…. have you heard the word? Five years ago I hadn’t but there was already a world of scientists exploring it and today there is even an entire medical journal dedicated to publishing research on it.  So what’s a microbiome? It’s a grouping of bacteria that create their own ecosystem and have relationship with the human they live on. Of … Read More

Ingredient Profile- Broccoli Seed Oil

Jayleen Rennebergbeauty care, natural living, nutrition

Broccoli seed oil for the skin

We know how good it is for us to eat our veggies but what about wearing our veggies? Broccoli and broccoli sprouts have been highly regarded in the health community since the 70s. Many swear that consuming broccoli sprouts has lead to amazing improvements in health including warding off cancer. Broccoli’s nutrient profile is vast, containing B vitamins, iron, magnesium, … Read More

Hydrating Honey Mask

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Product Profile: Hydrating Honey Mask Having clear skin is important to me. Being a woman, it’s a tough task to have flawless skin in the face of stress and hormones. I used to dabble with clays and masks but nothing ever seemed easy enough or powerful enough for me to work it in to my routine… until we developed our … Read More

Flower Power! Discover How To Use The Amazing Flowers

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My inner hippie child is strong and so is my love for flowers. Whether using flowers to enhance beauty, calm my nerves or make my house look great, flowers are a part of my everyday life. Many flowers can act as neurotonics, calming the body’s nervous system helping us deal with stress and promoting relaxation. Other flowers are anti-inflammatory, making … Read More

Stop Washing Your Face

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Oil Cleansing Method

It’s been over 3 years since I’ve used soap to wash my face. I threw out more than one product that promised a blemish free face and switched to oil. Selling natural face care products, I get nothing but compliments on my complexion. So many people ask me what I use as a face wash and when I grab a … Read More

5 SAFE uses for Lemon Essential Oil

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Safe Ways To Use Lemon

About 6 months ago Jay and I decided to put together a presentation on essential oils and how to safely use them. We had been getting tons of questions at markets, specifically about lemon essential oil and if ours was food grade; I cannot tell you the horror we experience when we get asked this question.  So we politely as … Read More