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Daily Inspiration - Follow your own heart

Today follow your own heart and dreams. Don't do what you think you should do - just because your friends, family or society think you should. Do what brings happiness to your heart and spark to your day. Do not go where the path may lead...instead build your own path and leave a trail of inspiration, success and happiness.

Daily Inspiration - There is not better time than today

Will you look back on your life and say "I wish I had" or will you be able to say "I am glad I did"
Do what you dream TODAY...live your best life TODAY...for tomorrow is never guaranteed.

Daily Inspiration...Words to move your soul

One of my all time favourite things in life is reading inspiring quotes. I love quotes. Yes I do. I have been reading quotes and hanging them on my wall since I was about ten. There was always something about them that resonated with me and made me stronger. Quotes are powerful food for the mind...for in one word or paragraph you can learn something new or bring your awareness back to where it should be.  Someone has expressed wisdom in one sentence and it has the ability to stir your soul and make you  feel something new, remember something or just make you stronger.  Quotes can motivate, uplift, inspire, make you stronger, give you positivity and make you smile. Make reading beautiful quotes apart of your daily life...

Give the gift of nature for Christmas

Wow christmas is fast approaching...I want to share some great gift ideas and products that maybe you can buy for your family, friends or even yourself. Over the next few weeks stay tuned for some products and ideas for a little holistic giving this year.

I am going to start off with the green company Arbonne. The wonderful thing about Arbonne is that all of it’s products are botanically (plant) based and petroleum free. 

Arbonne personal care products are formulated WITHOUT:
• Animal products or animal by-products
• Formaldehyde-donating preservatives
• Petroleum-based ingredients
• Benzene
• Mineral Oil
• Petrolatum
• Phthalates
• Toluene
• PABA

Arbonne offers not only great products, but a wonderful program to help you set up your own home business...Want to work for yourself and have no idea where to start...maybe start with Arbonne...

The wonderful thing about Arbonne is that it’s not just about great products, it’s also about great people working to help others live a healthier life.I had a chance to have a chat to an Arbonne Representive Gaymaree. Since she helps others live a healthier life, I wanted to know how she takes care of herself... 

 

1. What inspired you to start nurturing your own well being?

Over time I have had quite a ride of being up and down. During my 4th pregnancy was one of the biggets times of ups and downs. I decided it was time to really sit down and sort through things. Also realising that I needed help was a very big step. I took the time to learn some mindfulness, which was an amazing help. Now I make sure that I take some time for me. Whether it be reading a book, going for a walk or taking some time to help move my home business forward.

2. What is your typical day like?

Having 4 young children, my day starts early. Getting my daughter ready for school. Making breakfast, packing school lunch, checking homework etc. After school drop off. I try to spend some time tidying up around the house before spending time with the other 3 children. Somewhere in amongst that I try and get some samples out for my Arbonee business. Follow up on prospective clients. Then it's time for school pick up and afternoon activities.

3. What brings you joy in your life at the moment?

I get the most joy out of watching the development of my children each day as they grow. There is always something new. To see the joy in there faces when they realise that they have accomplished something. My son recently learned to ride his bike all by himself. The little things in life are often the best. Being able to smile at those small things is truly what life is about.

4. A big part of life is about finding opportunities to grow as a person. Can you share something that made you a little wiser.

I recently found a business opportunity that enables me to work from home. Being able to do this and be at home with my kids is very important. I have become a little wiser in the knowledge that learning something new is not always easy but there is always beautiful people out there that are willing to support you and help you grow even if you haven't known them for that long. My Arbonne skincare business is made up of lots of women and men that come from lots of different backgrounds. The support network that we have is amazing. Being able to come together and show each other support and guide each other with what ever knowledge we have from our own backgrounds.

5. What does beauty mean to you?

Beauty to me is believing in yourself. Knowing that you can accomplish what ever it is that you have set for yourself. Knowing that being comfortable with yourself on the inside and out and realising that will undoubtably pull those around you closer.

6. Can you share with us a favourite recipe or dish?

I have to say that my husband cooks the best Roast Dinners. I love that we can work together and make a great family meal.

7. What do you do to relax and quieten your mind?

I love to cook. I don't make enough time to do this. But when I do. It's relaxing. It's something that I can do with my kids. I also like to read, and look after myself by giving myself a mini facial.

8. How did you hear about your work from home buisness?

A friend is into her 3rd year as an Arbonne Independent Consultant. This is her primary income. She also has 2 small children. Like so many of us she wanted to be able to be at home with her girls while they are so young. Bianca has passed this opportunity onto so many people. The network that is Arbonne is amazing. The products speak for themselves. The clinical testing has amazing results. Doing Arbonne enables me to help and educate lots of women and men on how to best care for their skin. Being able to look after ones self on the outside makes looking after your self on the inside that much easier.
 

 

Gaymaree's top three gifts for christmas from Arbonne

Arbonne The Angel Fragrance

She is an earth Angel, determined to make the world better and the future brighter. She is a giver, who lifts the spirit and offers wings to fly. She carries with her the sparkle of hope, happiness, and possibility that can transform lives. She is an inspiration. She is the Angel that lives in us all. Angel is an inspiring, white floral blend of lush gardenia and sweet jasmine, with notes of sparkling citrus and warm amber crystals

Mandarin Pomegranate Spa Set

 Immerse yourself in exotic Mandarin Pomegranate. This lightly floral, fruity fragrance places you amidst a sun-filled orchad, ripe with divine fruit. This luxurious set includes Shower Gel, Bubble Bath, Body Lotion and Bath Salts in a beautifully designed keepsake chest.

Planetary Pout Lip Polish Trio


Your lips will look stellar with our radiant lip polish trio in Venus, Mars and Saturn, ready to gift in a velvety plush pouch.

 

Arbonne= PURE, SAFE, BENEFICIAL. Formulated from Key Botanicals, Toxin Free, No Animal Products or Animal By-Products, Vegan certified.

Connect with Gaymaree Keeble

+ 0400276870

+ Facebook

+ dng.keeble@bigpond.com

+ Visit Arbonne Site

Daily Inspiration - Why not try a circuit workout

You don't need to join expensive gyms to get a good workout...circuit training is a great way to tone up and work different muscles. Try this circuit training program for today...thanks to the girls at Tone it Up

Daily Inspiration - Eat Hemp Seeds and Protein

Hemp seeds are 33 percent easily digestible plant protein, and two tablespoons serve up a whopping eleven grams of protein! Loaded with the perfect ratio of omega-3 fats and the beauty minerals magnesium, zinc, iron and phosphorus, these little seeds are perfect little gifts of nutrition from nature. From Kimberley Snyder

To use hemp seeds or hemp protein
Put it in your smoothies, recipes, home-made museli, cacao and protein balls or on top of salads.

Read more about hemp here.

Try these Hemp Crackers
Vegan, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free,

• hemp seeds grounded into flour (blend in blender)
• 25g hulled hemp seeds
• 25g sunflower seeds,
• 25g sesame seeds
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp wheatgerm
• 25g coconut oil
• 2 tbsp almond milk, use more if needed
• Celtic Salt for taste
• Options for toppings include ground hemp, sunflower, sesame, almond or 2 tbsp finely grated coconut An optional extra for savoury crackers is 1 tbsp of tamari.

Set oven to 190°C. Rub together the coconut oil, seeds, baking powder and any extras in a bowl to form fine crumbs. Add milk and use your hands to make a firm dough. Cover a surface with some flour and ground seeds of your choice or the coconut. Roll 5-10 mm thick squares from the dough. Top the mix with more ground seeds and, carefully, using two sharp knives, move to your greased baking paper . Bake for 10 minutes or until starting to brown. Allow to cool and harden. 

Daily Inspiration - The surfers guide to taking risks

I found this post on another blog 99u  and I totally loved it. It deeply resonated with me. The lessons of surfing are alot like the lessons of life.

Life is like the ocean: sometimes it's stormy, choppy, and a complete mess. Other times it's calm and perfect. In the ocean, risk and opportunity go hand-in-hand. The more waves you go for, the more you'll catch. Every day in the water and every wave presents a new opportunity.

 

As a surfer, every time I get in the water it's a risk, every time I paddle for a wave it's a risk, and every time I catch wave it's a risk. Surfing is completely unpredictable, which keeps me constantly coming back for more. But there's a strong correlation between your success and your tolerance for risks in both the ocean and life - and both require the same approach and process:

1. Get In the Water

As you stand on the shore suiting up, you can watch other surfers catch wave after wave, in anticipation of the perfect ride. But you're not going to catch any waves unless you're in the water.

 

                  The more waves you go for, the more you'll catch.

 The game of life is quite similar. It's exciting to watch people start companies, push their limits, and experience new things. But living vicariously through other people just means you'll be standing on the shore watching others catch waves your entire life. Read the full article here.

Adorn Mineral Makeup Review

I am totally loving the rise of ethical, natural and vegan beauty products. My natural beauty routine is mascara, bronzer and lipgloss when  ‘putting on my everyday face,’ and I’m forever on the lookout for the latest and greatest of natural and ethical products. After visiting the Adorn online shop  I had some of the best natural beauty products in my hot little hands.

The Adorn Fact File
•Toxic Free, natural, pure mineral and organic ingredients
•Light weight, Flawless formulations that won’t clog your skin
•Australian Made and Owned
•Not tested on animals – Choose Cruelty Free and PETA registered
•100% Vegan and registered Halal
• 100% Recyclable- reduce landfill by recycling or refilling your pots. 

Free from
•Palm Oil• Toxins and chemical nasties• Talc• Dehydrating pore clogging fillers •Bismuth Oxychloride •Carmine & ferric ferrocyanide •Parabens •Artificial fragrances •Dimethicone •Animal ingredients •Artificial preservatives and colours •Gluten

1. Mascara

Adorn Lashing Out Mineral Mascara - Black Onyx

A good mascara is an essential in every women's beauty kit and you will definitely not be disppointed with the Adorn Formula.  Enhance your lashes with toxic free pure Mineral Mascara. Perfect for anyone who has suffered from allergies and eye sensitivities.The key ingredients are Organic Jojoba Seed Oil and Grapefruit Extracts

The Gloss-over
I love this mascara so much! It's my go to mascara and I recommended it to everyone. It's actually very buildable, which I like. It looks great with just one coat. Overall it gives a natural and beautiful length and separation - with no clumps or flakiness.
Is it for you? If you care about our planet and your health and you want a natural look, then you will love this mascara.

Beauty Tip : This Mascara also converts to a toxic free liquid eyeliner when using an angle brush.
Shop this mascara now

2. Bronzer

Adorn Face and Body Mineral Bronzer - The Summer Shade
Available in natural seasonal, shades (summer, winter and autumn) - there is a colour to suit everyone! Adorn's toxic free, Bronzer can either be used for contouring the face, creating a sunkissed glow or as a blush for those who like to simplify their look.

The Gloss-over
It feels like soft silk when applied, blends effortlessly and does not clog my pores. It's best to begin lightly and continue blending to reach the desired shade, which for me is a natural sun kissed glow.  I've also been brushing it over my body for a natural healthy glow. A small amount goes a long way, I found it gave me a natural looking, even coverage that was lightweight and flawless

Beauty Tip : Mix with a clear nail polish for a natural nude colour.
Shop this bronzer now

3. Lipgloss

Adorn Perfect Pout Mineral Lipgloss - Clear

Lipstick or Lip Gloss? Me I am definately a gloss girl. I carry gloss in my handbag, in my car, on my office desk and I have many lining my makeup drawer. Some days I do graduate to lipstick, however my everyday routine usually includes gloss. I find just like a good pair of shoes I can either dress it up or dress it down. Lip gloss has come a long way over the years, with improved formulas that no longer bleed around your lips or disappear as soon as you speak. One of my all time favourite lipglosses is Adorn. This lipgloss currently comes in seven shades from pinks, nudes, reds and browns - view the colours here. The key ingredients within these toxic free beauties are Certified Organic Jojoba Seed Oil, Shea Butter and Orange Peel Oil

The Gloss-over.
The gloss glides on smoothly and provided an illuminating natural shine that enhanced my lips naturally. It also boasts great long wearing properties without stickiness.Use the lipgloss alone for a more natural look or over the top of an Adorn Perfect Pout Lipstick for more impact, voom and vibrancy.

Beauty Tip: Nude gloss gives instant plumper looking lips!
Shop this Lipgloss

GLOW with a Green Smoothie

My most recent article posted over at Greenster

Green foods are chock full of alkaline, minerals, chlorophyll and amino acids, making them the most nutrient dense of all foods. Not only that, but they’re also beauty foods as they regenerate, repair and purify your cells. I’ve found that the easiest way to make sure I take in these nutrients every day is through drinking a green smoothie. With a green smoothie, you will drink your way to radiant skin, renewed energy and optimum health. Need more convincing? Here’s the power of Green Smoothies:

A daily green smoothie will flood your body with nutrients. Here are just a few good reasons why you should sip on a green smoothie today:

Read full article here including a few recipes.

Why you should take a probiotic

My article over at Mindbodygreen

Want radiant health and natural beauty? Consider taking a probiotic daily. Probiotics are "live microorganisms," which can balance out the bacteria in your digestive system. Your digestive system has "good and "bad" bacteria, and maintaining the correct balance between the two is essential for optimal health.

This little eco-system of bacteria aids in digestion, helps assimilate vitamins and nutrients, eliminates toxins and promotes a strong immune system. What causes the bacteria to become unbalanced? Poor food choices, emotional stress, lack of sleep, medications, diseases and an unbalanced lifestyle.

How can an unbalance of bacteria affect you? An imbalance can cause fatigue, a weak immune system, skin problems, allergic reactions, disease, upset stomach and muscle pain.
Read the full article here.

Win a jar of my detox body butter

I am going to give one lucky reader a jar of my newly released Detox Body Balm. All you need to do is share the love.

What you need to do to win
Competition is open world-wide.
Read about the Detox Body Butter
Share the link for the Detox Body Butter on your facebook , blog, office or any other creative way.
Let me know how you have shared the link by posting/emailing me via my facebook page.
Winner will be chosen Sunday Dec 2nd 2012
Don't forget to join my affiliate program if you are a blog/website owner/

Daily Inspiration - A salad fit for a Mermaid

The other day when I went to the fruit market I came across the most unusual salad - it was called the "Mermaid Mix". It was a mix of samphire, beach bananas and sea fig flowers. Quite an unusual mix, something I have never tried before...so my curiosity got the better of me and in the shopping basket the mix did go. So exactly what is it?

Samphire/ also known as Sea Asparagus - This green vegetable/herb that grows in the coastal marshes and rock cliffs is more than just a culinary delight, it has many healing powers. This ocean plant can aid weight loss, boost energy, enhance your immune system, make certain vaccines more effective and destroy some types of tumor cells, particularly lung and blood cancers.
Sea asparagus/samphire is jam packed with phytochemicals that protect the liver, heart and cellular DNA. It is also rich in vitamins A, C, B2 and B15; amino acids; and minerals, such as iron, calcium and magnesium. 


To find out more about this exotic little salad visit Snowy River Station website (the place where it is grown).

Why not add a little French in your day. Tips on how to be more French.

There is something about the French that is so irresistable. Just looking at them..they seem to really enjoy the finer things in life...here are some ways you can infuse a little French and luxury into your day

Do everything you can to ensure great skin. Exfoliate at least twice weekly (three times on body skin). Moisturize. Drink 3 litres of water a day.

Don’t look too overdone. As a whole, French women go for a more natural and sophisticated beauty. Try foundation, mascara, and a good lip gloss for every day.

Comfort is important, go for casual elegance. Wear a comfortable pair of skinny black pants and cute pair of flats. Or a comfy silk or cashmere dress. French women usually accessorize with little pieces that make large statements. A cute silk scarf, nice brooch. etc.

Be a little mysterious. Don’t tell your life story to people you hardly know. Exercise a little restraint. Guard your personal life as if it is a crown jewel! Keep things private for only your loved ones and close friends. A little mystery is attractive!

Walk everywhere! Your waist and thighs will thank you a million times over. It's not necessary to sweat it out in a gym every day if your daily life includes one of the best exercises in the world! Step outside, breath in the fresh air and embrace your surroundings.

Savour your food. Eat slowly and enjoy the experience.

Always be polite. Be kind and well-mannered. But don't confuse being polite with being a people-pleaser. Do what's right for you. Live your own life, and be happy! Happy is sexy!

Buy few clothes, but higher quality items. You will look elegant when you wear clothes that are well-made and tailored to your body shape.

Enjoy a croissant with homemade jam on the weekends. This is my favourite indulgence, keep a healthy diet through the week and enjoy your buttery delight on the weekend.

Cook with fresh seasonal produce. Not only is it fresher it is also cheaper. You kitchen and cooking will come alive with the freshness.

Create your own signature style. Find a style that flatters your figure and fits in with your lifestyle. Don’t follow trends, follow your own heart and instinct. What do you love?

Savour culture. Infuse your life and home with culture. Visit art museums, learn about certain traditions and customs, and take a worldly view on the world.

Invest in luxurious lingerie. When you wear lovely lingerie you feel fabulous, this will positively affect your life in every way possible. Expand your cultural creative awareness. Stay abreast of the arts – new museum exhibits, films, books, lectures, recitals, plays, etc.

Create luxurious rituals. Create daily/weekly/monthly rituals that bring pleasure into your life. Maybe it is a lavender bath before bed or reading a positive book before work.

Eat for health, wellbeing and beauty. Eat real food, not processed food. Eat to nourish and enjoy. Eat for quality and flavour.

Shop local. Visit local outlets and farmer’s markets. Treasure hunt – visit your local flea markets, consignment boutiques and yard sales.

Wear more scarves. Invest in a simple wardrobe and dress it up with scarves. Scarves somehow have the magic to transform your mood from dull to alive.

Wear ballet flats. Purchase quality ballet flats for every occasion – this was one of Coco Chanel’s favourites.

Discover your signature scent. You will feel more feminine and people will associate you with a certain scent. It is a beautiful reminder.

Always look presentable. All the more reason to create a quality wardrobe and a simple beauty regimen. Knowing you look beautiful will positively affect your mood which always makes for a better day no matter what is in store.

Wear red lipstick or red lip-gloss. Somehow it has the power to transform and uplift your mood.

Look after your hair. Beautiful glossy hair represents health and beauty. Get a simple style that looks natural and flatters your skin tone and face shape. Invest in a quality blow-dry every now and then.

Visit your local bakery. Purchase a baguette fresh in the morning. Enjoy the walk to the patisserie as you greet the day.

Keep less food in your refrigerator and shop more often for fresh food. This preserves the freshness and vitamins of your food, stops any food wastage and it is an excuse to take a walk to the local market.

Drink red wine. Rich in antioxidants, simply enjoy it in moderation.

Enjoy the luxurious things in life. Buy less, so you can purchase quality items and experiences.

Visit a cafe. Go by yourself, savour the ambience, and bring a newspaper, book or the latest issue of your favourite magazine. Bring your laptop and read your favourite blog. Sip on your latte or chai tea and lose track of time.

Wear a blazer! Choose classic colours to begin with and discover more outfits with the clothes you already have. Pair it with jeans, leggings or over the top of a flowing dress.

Bring in the Breton. Breton stripes (nautical look) are oh so French. They are timeless and ever so elegant. Go the classic French look with a Breton striped shirt, blazer, good fitting jeans and a pair of ballet flats.

Black, white, navy and red . . .  these are some staple French colours for your wardrobe.

 

 

Daily Inspiration - Try the green superfood smoothie

For a protein and nutrient punch try this yummy "Green Superfood Smoothie"...your body, skin and soul will love you for it. Make some extra and pour in glass jars for the following two days - perfect for when you have a busy week.

Make the activated mix first by - Soaking goji berries, walnuts, brazil nuts, pumpkin seeds and almond seeds in water overnight.

Fill the blender with two bananas, filtered water, 2-3 handfuls of spinach,  fresh parsley, 1-2 tablespoons of hemp seeds, 1 tbsp of cinnamon, 1 tbsp of nutmeg and the activated nut/goji mix. Blend for one minute until green and smooth. Pour into glass and sprinkle with hemp seeds, nuts and goji berries.

Vitamin C – The Beauty and Healing Vitamin

The one thing that is a non-negotiable in my diet is my daily 1000mg of vitamin C (I use Nature’s Sunshine). I have been taking a Vitamin C supplement for years, it is one of the most cheapest and easiest ways to ensure that my body is getting what it needs.

Vitamin C helps form red blood cells, protects and promotes bone and tissue growth, and builds the body’s resistance. Vitamin C is jam packed with anti-oxidants which repair and restore cell damage and help fight pre-mature ageing. Vitamin C is crucial for life, and it plays a vital role in helping other vitamins and minerals absorb into your body.

Vitamin C does not store very well in food. The amount of how much vitamin C contained in the foods that you are eating vary drastically. Vitamin C does not store well, especially in cold and hot temperatures. There is more vitamin C in a food the closer it has been eaten to when it was harvested. So more times than not a huge part of the vitamin C is lost in most foods from the supermarket – by the time the food is picked, packed, transported and put on the shelf can be quite a few days. Then as a consumer we buy the food and usually store it in our fridge and don’t eat it for two or three days – this is where a lot of vitamin C is lost. Then to diminish more of the vitamin c we cook our vegetables. For the best source of vitamin C, it is best to eat your veggies raw and recently harvested (this is why local farmer markets are great). However because Vitamin C does not store well, it is also recommended to take a Vitamin C supplement of 1000mg per day.

Excellent food sources of vitamin C include broccoli, bell peppers, parsley, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, lemon juice, strawberries, mustard greens, kiwifruit, papaya, kale, cabbage, romaine lettuce, turnip greens, oranges, cantaloupe, summer squash, grapefruit, pineapple, chard, tomatoes, collard greens, raspberries, spinach, green beans, fennel, cranberries, asparagus, watermelon, and winter squash.

Vitamin C is water-soluble, which means it's easily absorbed through the water in your body. Your body doesn't store vitamin C, so you must replace your supply every day - excess amounts are flushed out through your kidneys

The benefits of Vitamin C

• It helps detox your body from chemicals and toxins – therefore sometimes a Vitamin C deficiency can lead to a toxic body. A toxic body leads to fatigue, skin problems, illness and disease.
• It builds a strong immune system enabling your body to fight illness and disease.
• It is a beauty vitamin. It is a major contributor in repairing and rebuilding your cells, this helps with pre-mature ageing and builds beautiful hair, nails, skin and teeth.
• It is a powerhouse of anti-oxidants. Vitamin C works in conjunction with Vitamin E  as a potent anti-oxidant, reducing free radicals in your body. This virtually means it has the power to fight and repair all the nasty things that go on within your beautiful body.
• It promotes healthy hormones and supports your adrenal system. Vitamin C allows your body to regulate your metabolism, deal with stress and to relax.
• Vitamin C builds collagen. Collagen is the stuff that makes your skin stretchy and allows it to appear youthful and radiant.
• Promotes overwell wellness and vitality. 

Supplementing Vitamin C? I myself do supplement Vitamin C as I feel that due to the world we live in with pollution, chemicals, depleted soils and nutrient loss in foods, I like to be certain that I am nourishing my body with one of the most healing vitamins. Read about Natures Sunshine Vitamin C.

When looking for a Vitamin C it is important to stay away from the super cheap options and look  for a formula  which is combined with things like Bioflavnoids, Bilberry extract and Rutin which mimic how vitamin C is found in nature.

In terms of when to take supplemental Vitamin C? I would recommend using it when you are travelling, under  stress, eat on the run, recovering from any major trauma whether emotional or physical or living in a city that is full of pollution.

 

Daily Inspiration - Eat Spirulina

Beauty Tip. Eat Spirulina.

Spirulina is 67 percent green algae protein and is rich in omega 3 fatty acids, all the essential amino acids, B vitamins, iron and magnesium. A serve a day will keep you glowing.

Try these Spirulina Protein Balls
Recipe by Teresa Cutter

Makes 20 protein balls
200 g  (2 cups) whole raw almonds
200 g  ( 2 cups) whole raw cashew nuts
199 g (1 cup) pumpkin seed
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 scoop (21 g) natural vanilla protein powder (optional)
1 teaspoon spirulina powder
16 whole fresh pitted dates
squeeze orange juice or lemon
coconut to roll

Combine all the dry ingredients into a food processor.  (almond, cashew, cinnamon, protein powder, pumpkin seed and sea salt) process until you get a crumb like consistency.  Add dates and vanilla and process again.  Squeeze the mixture and it should start to combine, if now add 2 more dates.  Squeeze over a little orange or lemon juice and process for the last time.  The mix should come together when squished with the hands.  Using a small ice cream scoop or teaspoon divide mix into 20 balls.  Roll in coconut and store covered in the fridge until needed.

Recipe from the healthy chef - Teresa Cutter

My new detox body balm...

 I am excited to announce that I am starting up my own wellness brand - Karma Kosmetics. I am going to gradually launch new products over time. I will mainly specialise in body products and hair products. I am going to launch my first line - The Detox Range. The first product to be launched in this range is the divine Detox Body Butter - which is now available. Stay tuned as I plan to launch a perfume, body oil, lip balm, essential oil, shower gel and facial mist within this range.

Detox Body Butter, 250 mL 100% Naturally Derived

Suitable For All Skin Types – Nourish, Detox and Re-hydrate

$28.00 AUD (free shipping in Australia for all purchases.  Free shipping on all international orders over $300.00)

or Click here to purchase

Soothing and nourishing coconut oil and Shea butter, a gentle burst of up-lifting grapefruit and lemon and a balancing infusion of sweet fennel and juniper berry. Karma Kosmetics Detox Body Butter is the ultimate all over body moisturiser. A purifying and soothing body butter designed to nourish and hydrate the skin.  This luxe formula is quick to absorb and deeply replenishes lost moisture to help you achieve beautiful smooth skin. Shea Butter and Coconut Oil reintroduce Essential Fatty Acids into your skin while the essential oils help balance and detox your body.

 

How to use: Apply daily to your entire body after the bath or shower to moisturise and soften your skin. Massage sparingly all over the body with special attention to dry areas.

Coconut Oil and Shea Butter: Locks in moisture, quick to absorb, deeply moisturising. Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Helps repair dark spots, stretch marks, scars and dry skin. Provides deep hydration and nourishment.

Grapefruit: Grapefruit helps with the regulation of fluids. It stimulates the lymphatic system and helps with water retention.  Its refreshing scent makes it an ideal mood lifter too.  Just be careful as it can make your skin photosensitive.

Lemon: Like lemon water, lemon essential oil can help your body to detox naturally. It’s known to support the liver and kidneys as well as promoting blood circulation and strengthening the immune system.

Cypress and Juniper Berry: Helps regulate the fluid balance within your body and is a known remedy for water retention. It helps to strengthen the liver and improve blood circulation and is a natural diuretic.

Fennel: Fennel oil is a strong toxin remover. It is known to cleanse the body and help flush out toxins and chemicals. 

Ingredients:  Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter), Certified Organic Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut Oil), d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Citrus paradisi (Grapefruit) Oil, Citrus limon (Australian Lemon), Juniperus communis (Juniper Berry), Foeniculum vulgare dulce (Fennel Sweet), Cupressus sempervirens (Cypress French).

Warning: For cosmetic use only. If irritation occurs discontinue use. The detox range is not advised if you are pregnant. Store below 30ºC / 86ºF. Special care: External use only. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. Patch test on the inside of the wrist to ensure skin compatibility.

PROUDLY AUSTRALIAN MADE AND OWNED. NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS. VEGAN.

Every jar is hand poured with love and intent.

NO Sulphates, Parabens, Synthetic fragrance, Synthetic colours, T.E.A., D.E.A., Glycols, Silicones, PEGS. Formaldehyde free.

How to get natural Beach Curls

Do you want to create effortless and natural curls?...
Do you want to feel naturally beautiful?...
Do you want to embrace your feminine essence and free spirit?...

I am a regular reader of Boho Daily and Tone it up...both sites did a feature on how to get beautiful natural beach curls. I am inspired to share, as I have been using the technique lately and it works a treat.

Now because we are natural beautys...instead of using the serum and sea salt spray that they recommend...I have found a natural alternative.

For the sea salt spray simply mix 3 tablespoons of sea salt in hot water - stir and let it disolve. Allow it to cool and then pour into a spray bottle.

For the serum I use a very small dob of coconut oil and smoothe it through the ends. You don't want to much as it will make your hair greasy. A handy tip is to moisturise your hands with coconut oil and then run your hands through your hair.

Ok so to unlock your sunkissed...boho...beach goddess within....watch the tutorial here.

Daily Inspiration - Drink more water

 

How drinking 3 litres of water a day will make you glow and give you radiant health. What water does for you:

• It detoxifies your body and helps your body assimilate more nutrients.
• Lose weight: Drinking water helps you lose weight because it flushes out toxins and the by-products of fat.
• Look Younger with Healthier Skin: You’ll look younger when your skin is properly hydrated. Water helps to replenish skin tissues, hydrate skin and increases skin elasticity.
• Promotes wellness. Drinking plenty of water will boost your immune system and help fight against flu and other ailments.
• Relieves Fatigue: Water is used by the body to help flush out toxins and waste products from the body. If your body lacks water, your heart, for instance, needs to work harder to pump out the oxygenated blood to all cells, so are the rest of the vital organs, your organs will be exhausted and so will you.
• Natural Remedy for Headache: Helps to relieve headache and back pains due to dehydration. Although many reasons contribute to headache, dehydration is the common one.
•  Will uplift you: Your body feels good and that’s why you feel happy.