The hips don’t lie

      So we have all heard all about serums and their ability to penetrate deeply into the skin. The problem is that they are filled with chemicals that are really just unnecessary. Let me introduce you to Rose hip oil. It is an oil that is cold pressed from the seeds of a particular rose bush that grows in Chile. This oil is magic. It is a powerhouse of nutrients for the skin. It contains essential fatty acids to promote skin rejuvenation and improve skin flexibility. Vitamin C stimulates collagen production and Vitamin A. Vitamin A is a natural form of Retinol. It  helps improves skins moisture, reduces fine lines and wrinkles and improves skin tone, texture and pigment. Its also been known to be a treatment for rosacea and acne scars. Apply to a clean face and chest in the morning before you start your normal beauty routine and/or at night before bed. Be sure to exfoliate often so that the oil is not just sitting on a layer of dead skin. I use Trilogy brand rose hip oil because it is 100% certified pure oil without any additives. Be prepared to fall in love. Everything’s coming up roses! 

Dry skin? No problem.

Now that we have survived winter, we now have to get rid of that dry skin and get ready for the beach!! This really is the easiest way with NO chemicals and just 3 ingredients. You will need organic, cold pressed , extra virgin coconut oil. Then make sure you get an organic vegan sugar. Most sugar is processed with bone char to get the desired white color. We don’t want that stuff on our skin. And lastly, an essential oil of your choice. Make sure it is NOT synthetic but a pure cold pressed oil. I use Young Living Oils Peace and Calming. And it smells so yummy and reminds me of the beach. You can also use lemon or lime. Since 80% of what we put on our skin is absorbed into our bloodstream I cant think of a more natural way to exfolliate and moisturize skin without all the harmful stuff. Its really simple, its basically 2 parts of sugar to one part coconut oil. So you can make in bulk and give as gifts for pretty much any special occasion.

2 cups sugar

1 cups coconut oil

3-5 drops of essential oil

Mix with spatula in mixing bowl and place in a mason jar.

The cleanest way is to just get in the shower and scrub away. Rinse and towel dry. Enjoy!!

Careful, the shower will be slippery..