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Legend has it that the origin of chai dates back more than 5,000 years when a king in what is now India ordered a healing spiced beverage be created for use in Ayurveda, a traditional medicinal practice in which herbs and spices are used for healing. The heat from the ginger and black pepper was bel

Here is a simple, moisturizing facial mask recipe made with just a few ingredients. Milk, Oats and Honey. I would recommend using organic if you can find it at your local market. The ingredients can be doubled or tripled, so it makes it easy to make smaller or bigger batches. Make it for yourself or

In February we know how Valentine’s brings chocolate to mind so we thought to kick off February celebrating the cacao seed, and its wonderful benefits were perfect for this month’s Forum.  Chocolate Almond Butter Soap on its own is a great way to celebrate the chocolate season but of course, as we a

Rich in moisture, watermelon will hydrate oily skin from deep inside, moisturizing, and nourishing skin cells. Most oily skin is dehydrated beneath the surface and so the skin’s oil glands produce a lot of oils to make up for the lack of water. Such skin must be revitalized from the inside. Watermel

If you have an oily T zone, as I do, this mask is for you. It helps leave a smooth matte surface with no greasy shine. Give it a try at home. Lemony Carrot Face Mask Ingredients (one mask) 1 Pureed Carrot 2 drops honey 1 Egg white 1 tsp Lemon juice • Puree carrot with honey in a blender

Although we sell a synergistic blend of skin-benefiting oils, vitamins, and pure cane sugar that gives you renewed, smooth and conditioned skin, I thought it would be fun to give you an at-home recipe to try a Watermelon sugar scrub. It's the recipe I first started out with before I came up with a n

Does this sound crazy and backward? It might but hear me out. Living with oily skin, which I do, is tough. Your skin gets oilier and oilier as the day goes on. But how can Olive oil solve the problem? Olive oil can go a long way in helping control oil production and acne. Olive oil is a natural moi

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is made when apple cider is fermented with yeast and other healthful bacterias. Much of the effectiveness of apple cider vinegar relies on the fruit acids it contains, such as acetic acid and malic acid. There are many ways you can use apple and address a variety of heal

It's fall and all I think about is the smell and spices of the pumpkin so much that I want to put it all over my face! LOL! I am in love with this facial mask recipe. All you need is 5 simple ingredients from the orchard, • Nutmeg is anti-inflammatory and helps reduce pore size. • Pumpkin is

Here is a beauty tip. Mix 1/2 a mashed or pureed peach in a bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon of plain unsweetened yogurt at room temperature. Using clean hands apply the peach face mask onto your face and neck. Leave the mask on for 10 to 15 min. Wash off with warm water and pat face dry. Your skin should