facial oils: what, how, when, where, & why
facial oils: what, how, when, where, & why the bottom line Using a face oil may seem counterintuitive - especially for those of us who are ...
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a bit of oil
Forget everything you thought you knew about skincare - oil is not the enemy. When layered into your daily skincare routine, nourishing facial oils...
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it starts with a kiss...
The skin of our lips is thinner than on almost any other part of our bodies. While facial skin may have up to 16 layers of cells, the lips have onl...
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finding balance
ayurveda, the "science of life", aims to help us achieve balance between the mind and body. although the solution is often multifaceted, its route ...
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what's a dosha and which one am I?
The essential idea of Ayurveda is simple: because the mind and body are completely connected, the mind is capable of healing and transforming the ...
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what is ayurveda?
the word "ayurveda" translates literally as the "science of life" (Ayur = life, Veda = science or knowledge). in addition to providing guidelines ...
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pitta season
pitta season is the predominant dosha of the summer season. it is associated with heat, energy, and fire. key words associated with pitta dosha inc...
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kapha season
kapha season is now officially upon us, running from the last part of the winter through spring. moisture associated with melting snow and frequent...
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vata season
vata season occurs during the late fall and winter, and is termed such because it carries the same qualities as those seen in people with a predomi...
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carrier oils
carrier oils are used to dilute essential oils prior to application to the skin, as essential oils and absolutes may cause severe irritation or sen...
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