Earn FREE Lemongrass Spa Products…and check out some of my favorites!

I just can’t stop talking about Lemongrass Spa! It’s been a whirlwind romance :) In just a couple of weeks I learned, I partied, I joined :) When I checked out their products I was thrilled to be able to find body care items that I could begin to purchase again. I have given up on any sort of ready-made deodorant, mascara, sunscreen, soap - and you know I’ve been no-poo for eight years now. I have been pleased with the alternatives I’ve come up with, but it just adds to the list of things I have to make from scratch.

It’s a relief to know there is a place to purchase ready-made items with ingredients you can pretty much eat! When you read the ingredients, you’ll see what I mean - no chemicals, no GMO’s, and for those of you who are gluten-free, you’ll be happy to know all but the oatmeal soap and almond body polish are gluten-free! I encourage you to do as I did and look up any ingredients you aren’t sure about over at EWG’s Skin Deep Continue reading

Coconut Oil for Body Care

Hybrid Rasta Mama posted a list of 80 Uses for Coconut Oil. In it, Jennifer shares daily dosage recommendations, uses for your body, general health, health problems, cooking, and more.

I prefer using food-grade Extra Virgin Unrefined coconut oil for not just cooking, but putting on my body. What you put on your skin gets absorbed in your body, so why not use the best? Besides, I use so much of it, I buy it in large tubs. So I always have a bunch around.

I prefer Nutvia, and I purchase it from VitaCost. You can also get Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, 54-Ounce Jar on amazon.

I now prefer Tropical Traditions coconut oil. I explain why in my post: Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil - my new favorite choice. Continue reading