I recently went through my second laparoscopic surgery to remove stage IV endometriosis, and as a result, I now have some pretty noticeable (albeit small) scars on my abdomen. I decided I didn’t want a constant reminder on my tummy of all the pain I’ve had to endure over the last 6+ years. I scoured the internet and asked my friends on social media what worked best for them and now I want to share that knowledge with everyone else. Whether your scars are from burns, accidents or surgery, here are some non-toxic options that can help fade them or even make them completely disappear!
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The Best Non-toxic Mosquito & Tick Repellents
No one likes mosquitoes! They're annoying, ugly and the itchy welts left in their wake can be so uncomfortable, they might cause you to descend into madness. Other than being a food source for certain fish, mosquitos serve no real purpose in our ecosystem and generally have zero redeeming qualities. But mosquitoes aren't the only critters you should be concerned about. Ticks have become a source of great concern as well, particularly in recent years as the deer population has increased. If you thought mosquitoes and ticks were bad before, hang on to your bug spray, because I've got some bad news for you…
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Body Conscious- The Best Non-toxic Skincare For Your Bod
Life gets busy, let’s face it; sometimes, between work, family, friends, the gym and trying to keep your head above water, it can be really easy to neglect your skin. Particularly the skin on your body. Admittedly, I’ve sometimes gone WEEKS without moisturizing (EEK)!! But I’ve learned that maintaining healthy skin should always be a priority because it’s the barrier between us and viruses, bacteria, and the toxic outside world...
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Review: Vintner's Daughter Active Botanical Serum: the "Desert Island Product"
To understand how special Vintner's Daughter Botanical Serum is, you first need to know the story of its founder April Gargiulo. While April is in fact a winemaker's daughter, her company's name, Vintner's Daughter, is actually named after her own daughter, with whom she was pregnant when she started to become conscious of the products and ingredients she was putting onto her body…
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How to Make the Switch over to Non-toxic
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably feeling really overwhelmed at the prospect of having to throw all your products away and start over entirely. It doesn’t need to be so drastic, and the process can be as gradual as you want it to be. Here are a few steps you can take that will help you make the switch over to non-toxic products seamlessly...
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Are your tampons safe?
The average woman may use nearly 17,000 tampons in her lifetime. A staggering number by all considerations, so why are so many of us blithely unaware of what is actually in them? When you think of tampons or menstrual pads, what ingredients comes to mind? Probably cotton. While that is the main ingredient in feminine hygiene products, cotton also happens to be the most heavily treated crop in the United States.
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