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Cooling Body Splashes

Annie B. Bond — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:00:59 +0000

Some of us head for the river when we need cooling relief from the muggy dog days of August, but if you don�t have a river nearby, try these simple refreshers instead: they're easy to make and fun to splash on, with special ingredients to tone and deodorize, lift your mood and revitalize you.

Sunburn Soothers

Annie B. Bond — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:00:45 +0000

Sometimes, despite our best intentions and slathering ourselves with sunblock, we or someone we love gets a painful sunburn. Ouch! Not only can sunburn cause skin cancer, it can also prematurely age and damage our skin.

Yummy Summer Lip Balm Formula

Annie B. Bond — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:00:21 +0000

Protect your lips from the effects of too much sun or seawater with this easy-to-make delicious formula. Mmmm!

Easy Greening: Hair Removal

Annie B. Bond — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:00:25 +0000

By the Care2 Staff.

It's bathing suit season and that means unsightly-hair awareness. Unfortunately most salon waxes are petroleum-based, store-bought depilatories contain ingredients thought to be possible carcinogens, and disposable razors clutter up the planet. Try these eco-friendly solutions instead! We include a super-sweet DIY body-sugaring formula, and links to some great new products to try.

Citrus Lip Gloss: How-To Formula

Annie B. Bond — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:00:03 +0000

This make-it-yourself Citrus Lip Gloss tastes lick-your-lips delicious with both tangerine and lemon essential oils offering their benefits and flavors. Tangerine essential oil is a bit of an aphrodisiac, so it is nice to wear out on a special date. The essential oils and honey combined make the gloss a tasty product that will keep your lips soft and moist for some time.

Green Girl Blocks the Burning Sun

Lily Berthold-Bond — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:00:48 +0000

Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat. I am very pale. I’m the kind of person that is white all year long, gets a sunburn, and then immediately turns white again. Well, I guess I should say gets sunburns, plural. Because I burn very, very easily. Even with sunscreen! It’s [...]

Herbal Steam Facials at Home

Melissa Breyer — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:00:58 +0000

An herbal facial steam will hydrate your skin and allow your pores to perspire and breathe. As the steam penetrates your skin, the various herbs will soften its surface, act as an astringent, and aid in healing skin lesions. Also, any clogging from dirt of makeup will be loosened. Herbal steams can be used regularly by [...]

Hydrosols: Petal Power Skin Care

Melissa Breyer — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:00:47 +0000

Also known as floral waters (but not flower waters), hydrosols are a byproduct of steam distillation, created while extracting essential oil. Hydrosols have properties similar to those of their related essential oils, although inevitably in a less concentrated form, but they are enriched with various water-soluble active ingredients. Their gentleness makes them an excellent way [...]

Green Girl, Who Loves Lip Balm Too Much

Lily Berthold-Bond — Wed, 28 May 2008 17:00:37 +0000

I have a confession to make. It�s hard for me because I know that I will have to face the truth once I spit it out. Okay. Here goes. I�m addicted to lip balm (and there�s more to this than you might think). UGH. The thing is, I don�t want to give it up. [...]

Garden-Grown Skin Remedies

Melissa Breyer — Tue, 27 May 2008 11:00:07 +0000

You can grow and harvest a variety of herbs that will beautify and balance your skin in the bath, as well as release a variety of aromas with aromatherapy effects. Simply dry the herbs during the fall, then place the herbs in cheesecloth or muslin bags and tie them off. Herbs will then be ready to [...]