Category Archives: Personal Care

Green Mountain Shave Soap comes in various scents as well as unscented, however, no synthetic fragrances are used, only essential oils. It is colorant, preservative, paraben, and gluten-free with a high animal fat content to produce a good lather.

My husband transitioned to clean shaving about 5 years ago and has never looked back. The brush set he uses is not available, but this da Vinci shaving brush has a Kebony wood handle – a sustainably sourced softwood that has undergone an eco-friendly treatment. For a more economical option, you can try this solid wood handle brush, […]

You can use castor oil externally on your hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows to promote growth and hydration; on your skin for hydration, purification, and regeneration; on your nails to strengthen them and condition the cuticles; and for therapeutic castor oil packs (with wool flannel and a hot water bottle – 100% natural rubber or eco thermoplastic for those with rubber/latex sensitivities) for a […]

A detox bath with epsom salt (4lbs or 19lbs) or magnesium flakes has the potential to both improve your body’s detoxification pathways and help resolve both sulfur and magnesium deficiencies – two serious nutritional deficiencies experienced by the vast majority of people. Magnesium is considered to help improve sleep and skin, relieve sore muscles, calm nerves and anxiety, and relieve muscle […]

Stimulate the skin and lymphatic system by increasing blood flow with dry brushing.

My personal favorites are the Gabriel Dual Powder Foundation (which I prefer to apply with a brush), Jane Iredale PureBrow Clear Gel (which I use for both my eyebrows and as a clear mascara), Jane Iredale Lip Stain (I have all 3 colors – Forever Pink, Red, Peach), and Éminence Mineral Illuminator. 

Try Primal Pit Paste in a stick or a jar – choose from 7 scents.

Sibu Sea Berry Therapy Polishing Facial Cleanser is the new formulation of the old version I have used (Sibu Sea Buckthorn Balancing Facial Cleanser).  It contains sea buckthorn oil, which for some, may provide relief from rosacea symptoms.