Top 10 Ways to Use Geranium Essential Oil

Overall, geranium essential oil is a valuable and versatile oil that offers a wide range of benefits for the skin, hormones, mood, respiratory health, and more. When used responsibly, geranium oil can be a valuable tool in promoting overall health and wellbeing. In this blog post, we’ll talk about all these top benefits!

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Top 10 Ways to Use Sweet Orange Essential Oil

Sweet orange essential oil is derived from the peels of sweet oranges, which are a type of citrus fruit. The sweet orange tree, also known as Citrus sinensis, is believed to have originated in China and was later introduced to Europe and the Americas. Today, sweet oranges are widely cultivated in warm regions around the world, including the United States, Brazil, Spain, and Italy. The essential oil is typically extracted through a process of cold-pressing the peels of the fruit, which helps to preserve its natural properties and fragrance.

Here are the top 10 ways to use sweet orange oil!

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The Dark Side of Fragrances: Unveiling the Toxic Ingredients + Side Effects

I remember spraying Japanese Cherry Blossom from Bath and Body Works all over myself every day when I was in high school. In college, I upgraded to JLo’s signature perfume. The thought of it makes me cringe a little bit because now I would NEVER. Perfumes and cologne are made typically made synthetic fragrances that comes with side effects. 

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How to Get the Best Night's Sleep with Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in our body's functions, such as regulating muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels, and blood pressure. It also helps with the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles. However, our body cannot produce magnesium on its own, so we need to obtain it through our diet or supplements.

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The Benefits of Dry Brushing: How to Get Started

Dry brushing is a simple yet effective technique that can improve your skin health and overall well-being. It involves using a dry brush to gently massage the skin in circular motions before taking a shower or bath. This technique is believed to have several benefits, including exfoliating dead skin cells, improving circulation, and reducing the appearance of cellulite.

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The Power of Positive Affirmations: How to Use Them to Improve Your Mental Health

Positive affirmations are simple, yet powerful phrases that can help you improve your mental health and overall well-being. These affirmations are designed to replace negative thoughts and beliefs with positive ones, which can help you feel more confident, motivated, and optimistic. And no, it is not toxic positivity - validate your feelings, but don't spiral downward in them.

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How to Keep Your Skin Nourished and Hydrated This Winter: My Complete Routine

Winter is here. And I don't know about you, but my skin used to always get so dry every winter. My cheeks would turn to sandpaper, my lips would crack down the middle and on the corners, and my legs looked like a reptile with scales. If you can relate to this, this blog is for you - this is how I overcame dry winter skin from head to toes, literally.

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