Most important post you will read about medicine

https://yellowstaressentials.wordpress.com/2015/04/13/the-most-important-post-youll-ever-read-about-medicine/

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Happy New Year diy wrinkle reducer

Happy New Year!!!
Can you believe a whole year has whizzed by?! I can barely keep up!
What better way to bring in the new year than with a fresh start for your skin? Feel great from the inside out and let your light shine!
It’s much easier to help those around us when we feel better, so take good care of yourselves…yes, you! Take some time to pamper yourself a bit and you’ll be able to give those you love more of your precious self.
And who doesn’t want a great all natural wrinkle reducer and line eraser?
For those that love pure beauty products free of chemicals, but can’t always afford them, and dream of simple DIY projects….this is for you.

Read my full post at YellowstarEssentials blog: https://yellowstaressentials.wordpress.com/2015/01/01/happy-new-year-best-all-natural-anti-aging-wrinkle-reducer-and-line-eraser/

Holiday gift ideas for your favorite friend or sister

Holidays are fast approaching, and if you are still looking for holiday gift idea for your bestie, read on....I've got a great idea.
It comes on the back of a review I wrote:
Old Factory Candles sent me three free candles to try for a review of my honest opinion. I can say they are truly great. They burn clean with no soot, and very evenly, as well as True-To-Scent for hours. With a really great scent throw....better than I would have thought.   I received HAPPY HOLIDAYS set that comes with Christmas Tree, Gingerbread (my fave), and Candy Cane.

Love them! And they really do burn for over 20 hours. Mine lasted for even longer....more like 30-32 hours. But I didn't burn them all at once, just for about 10 hours at a time (3 times).

They come in awesome scents too...like "50 Shades" with Leather, Jasmine bubbles, and Vanilla Sex. LOL! Just in time for the movie!!

And "Man Cave"; with Leather, Mahogany, Straight Razor....
or "High as a Kite" with Cannabis, Incense, and Bag O' Cookies... ROTFLOL!!!
as well as traditional scents like; "Spa Day", "Vacation", or "Coffee Shop"
And tons of other great scents.

See photo below with examples:

 (btw...Every purchase is 100% Guaranteed, Hand poured in the USA.)

Thank you Rachel Cross from Old Factory Candles!  Thanks for sending me these gorgeous candles. I truly love them.
They are all natural soy that burn so clean, and have a great scent throw. They also burn even longer than 20 hours. Mine burned for over 30!


 Ok, so back to the gift basket idea for a Girls Night In:
Make a pamper hamper full of girly treats for the perfect girls night in! Include a couple bottles of nail polish, some spa essentials like; hand cream, homemade face mask, etc... Give yourself manicures, pedicures, and facials. Don't forget the romantic comedy DVD or magazines, popcorn, Godiva chocolates basket and other indulgent treats! There are so many ideas for this. Just go with what your friend/sister likes.
There are tons of great ideas strewn across the net for making your own all natural spa night with stuff from your own kitchen too.
 See this pinterest board for homemade spa products; http://www.pinterest.com/leannhensley/homemade-spa-products/

Here's some recipes I found on WEBMD;

All-Natural Chocolate Facial Mask
This decadent facial mask, ideal for normal skin, will leave your face smooth, soft, and silky. The cream and honey add moisture, and the oatmeal sloughs dead skills, perfect for smelling romantic and deliciously edible. Enjoy!
1/3 cup cocoa
3 tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons cottage cheese
1/4 cup honey
3 teaspoons oatmeal powder
Mix all ingredients together and smooth onto face. Relax for 10 minutes; then rinse with warm water.
* Courtesy of Bliss Spa, New York City

Apple Pie Spa Treatment Skin Polish
Apples are notorious for their nutritional benefits; they're 85% water and high in potassium and vitamins A and C. Perhaps even more beneficial is the malic acid, an exfoliating enzyme in apples that is useful for removing dead skin cells and surface dirt.
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon fresh apple puree or apple sauce
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Mix all ingredients, stirring well. In the bath or shower, apply scrub to skin in a circular motion, using a washcloth, bath gloves, or a loofah sponge. Pay special attention to rough spots like elbows, heels, and knees. Rinse well, and follow with a rich body lotion.
Note: If using on the face, omit granulated sugar. Brown sugar, because it dissolves gently, is a more appropriate choice for the delicate skin of the face.
* Courtesy of The Bachelor Gulch Spa at The Ritz-Carlton

Papaya Rejuvenation Home Spa Skin Refresher
Exfoliate your skin gently with natural papaya enzymes, and leave the house with a gentle glow.

• Wash face thoroughly.
• Bring large pot of water to a boil.
• While water is heating, mash 1/2 of a papaya into a paste.
• Move pot to table and place face over steam, holding a bath towel over your head. Adjust to be sure skin is at a comfortable temperature.
• Steam face for 5-8 minutes.
• Apply papaya mixture, carefully avoiding the eye area.
• Lie down and relax for 5-10 minutes.
• When you feel fully rejuvenated, rinse your face and apply moisturizer for a radiant complexion.

* Courtesy of Nob Hill Spa, San Francisco.
 See more here; http://www.webmd.com/beauty/spa/9-home-spa-makeovers-body-soul


Dr. Sabina DeVita ( an international speaker, author, a holistic energy practitioner, registered nutritionist, environmentalist, energy psychologist) wrote; “…Frankincense …known for centuries for its beautifying properties. The restorative, regenerating and rejuvenating actions are especially useful for dry, mature/sensitive skin…smooths lines and wrinkles…soothes and softens raw, chapped skin.. Balances oily skin,,, accelerates the healing of blemishes, inflammations, sores, scars, skin ulcers and wounds…”. Frankincense has the ability to tighten and uplift skin which helps prevents wrinkles.

Rejuvenating Facial Mask Dry / Mature Skin

• 4 teaspoons honey or agave
• 1 drop Frankincense essential oil
• 1 drop Sandalwood essential oil
• 1 drop Rose essential oil
• 1 drop Lavender
• 1 drop neroli
• 1 drop patchouli
• 10 dps. rosehip seed oil

Mix well in the palm of your hand, or a non-plastic bowl, and apply to clean skin. Relax for 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm, then cold water. Makes enough for 2-3 applications.
 
Dry Skin Toner / Balancer Mask

• 4 tsp. honey or agave
• 1 drop Frankincense
• 1 drop Rosewood
• 1 drop Vetiver

Mix together with 4 oz distilled water and 4 oz. witch hazel, apply with cotton swab or natural cloth.
For another awesome recipe for a natural winter skin anti-aging facial creme click here ; http://yellowstaressentials.wordpress.com/2013/01/18/natural-diy-winter-skin-anti-aging-facial-cream/


 
 

Most of all, have fun and make it personalized!
Happy Holidays to you!

Are we loving nature to death?

We all love nature... and we just might be killing the very thing we love. 

photos by: http:/www.theconstantrambler.com

It reminds me of that cartoon "I will name him George, and I will pet him, and love him and squeeze him......." remember that one?  ...a joke, but seriously, sometimes our love of something can literally obliterate it.

A fabulous comment /quote from an amazing person--Kevin Love, former district employee and land manager

It means recognizing that these lands are something much more important…they are our storehouses of biological diversity, of genetic information, the last places where wild things can be wild. They are our natural endowment for the future. They are all we have and they must last us forever.- Read more of his comments here.

We tend to gravitate to the places that resonate with us the most, and when it comes to tourism, we can't help it, we end up visiting many of the same places over and over again.  Now, more than ever we need to be aware of our 'footprints'. They could be annihilating the very things we hold so dear. 

Florida boasts many of the world best beaches, but we also have a little secret....there are more natural springs in Florida than anywhere else in the states .
(See http://www.floridasprings.org/learn/questions/). 

Also a great book to read about the springs:
 ----->>The Springs of Florida- The deepest and largest known springs in the world are found in Florida. The photographs are the result of hundreds of hours under water. The new edition is completely updated to serve as a guide to Florida's many spring parks and their inhabitants. Vital for canoeists, kayakers, divers, snokelers, and visitors.

We fight over water.  (https://www.southernenvironment.org/cases-and-projects/tri-state-water-wars-al-ga-fl). 

awesome blog about saving our water--->>>>SWFWMD Matters: Silver Springs Dying? Are You Okay With That?


And the fight goes on over bottled water--->.Bottling Up. Our Natural Resources: The Fight Over Bottled Water. --->>www.law.fsu.edu/journals/landuse/vol18_2/rooy.pdf

These natural beauties are reeling from our misuse, over-use, and indirect pollution by too much fertilizer, along with so many other things we should be aware of that harm our springs.  Read more on how we can help here.  

 Are we loving our springs to death?

See video----> An outbreak of toxic algae red time has killed more than 200 Florida manatees. This breaks the record of deaths set back in 1996....Are we loving our springs to death?

·how to help:

       http://www.ilovesprings.org/

Springs and Water Conservation Links http://www.floridasprings.org/education/links/

Florida Department of Environmental Protection Springs Initiative
Florida's Water: Ours to Protect
Florida Springs Locator
Florida Springs Database
Florida Geological Survey
Northwest Florida Water Management District
St. Johns River Water Management District
South Florida Water Management District
Southwest Florida Water Management District
Suwannee River Water Management District

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Water Education Links

Florida Department of Environmental Protection Office of Environmental Education
Florida Project WET
EPA Water Information Site
The Groundwater Foundation
United States Geological Survey

Which cell phone service is best?

Which cell phone service is the best?

I'm not talking about phones necessarily...but the service itself - as far as reliability and connectivity wherever you are.
That question is a difficult one to answer because of all the different parts to the equation.

For instance, from which type of phone you have to where you live and where you travel, and so many more things to consider, it's almost a crap shoot.

ConsumerSearch.com  said, "Staying connected is no longer a matter of choosing the cheapest cell phone plan with the right number of talk and text minutes. Geographic coverage, customer service, data bundling, shared data, network reliability and speed are all things to consider when selecting the best cell phone provider and the right cell phone plan for you."

But, there is one thing I do know, and after years of trying my luck and dealing with many different phone companies, I can tell you this -
All phone companies suck.
But since we do have to have our cellphones, we might as well have the least of all evils.

Consumer Reports at money.cnn.com says, "AT&T scored a surprising coup in the annual Consumer Reports survey of the top cell phone service providers. Verizon(VZ) has by far the largest 4G-LTE network, serving more than 400 markets, compared to just over 100 for AT&T (T) and more than 40 for Sprint (S). But AT&T customers reported the fewest 4G-related problems of any carrier, including service interruptions, slow speeds or lack of service."

Choosing a cell phone carrier is not as simple as it first seems. You have to consider the cost, the geographic coverage, the actual performance of the service and even how helpful the carrier's customer support is in order to make the right choice for you.  Shop Amazon - Contract Cell Phones & Service Plans

Consumer Search ratings has a great overall article on this- "AT&T is judged to be the fastest nationwide and in each region of the country. Verizon is named a better choice in rural and suburban areas because of the wider reach of its 4G network." Click here to read more about their findings.


Overall, here's my personal thoughts and the rundown:

AT&T: Even though the customer service isn't the best (but not the worst either), I found that the coverage is tops. I live in FLA, so that may make a difference, but even when we went to Nova Scotia , of all our friends, we were the only ones that had great service up there, everyone else had none, or sparse connectivity. And no matter where we go, it seems we always have a great signal (except when we were recently in Colorado up on top of Mt. Evans...but I can forgive them for that; we were at over 14,000 ft.!  LOL...) So if you are most worried about service connect-ability you'll want AT&T. (Plus, they have a great deal right now with the brand new Amazon Fire Phone, 32GB (AT&T).

Verizon:Verizon seems to take the cake in all other fields. They have pretty good customer service, and a great choice of plans, as well as rating the top in almost all the surveys I've seen. They are really popular right now because of the new waterproof and super cool Galaxy S5 phone.

For a limited time, get the Samsung Galaxy S5 for a great price when you activate a new line of service with Verizon. ConsumerSearch said, "Verizon Wireless outclasses other nationwide carriers in terms of call quality and LTE coverage, earning it lots of praise from experts and users. However, plans can be pricey and customer service isn't always as helpful as it could be."

T-Mobile: T-Mobile's prices are as good as they come, its download speeds are faster than anyone else's, and it offers truly unlimited data. But since its network is growing, some cities still don't have access to 4G LTE service. AT&T and Verizon are better with that area.

US Cellular: I've not had any experience with this company so I referred to; Consumer Search which stated that the pros are: Talk and text only plans, Strong regional coverage, Good customer service, Competitive pricing. And Cons are; Limited geographic coverage, and Limited handset (phone) choices.
 

Sprint: This I can tell you for sure... in my experience Sprint is the worst of the worst. You may have had a different experience, but I can honestly say that I wouldn't have Sprint as my cell phone company for any reason period. They are the worst in connectivity and in customer service. The call quality sucks. Their only saving grace (for some) is their guarantee of unlimited data plan thing. LOL, it's not worth it if there's crappy signal everywhere! See for yourself what Consumer Search said, here.


So that's that.  In my humble opinion AT&T and Verizon win this one hands down, unless you live in a urban area...then I would opt for T-Mobile. But if you travel (at all) take the AT&T or Verizon.  Shop Amazon - Contract Cell Phones & Service Plans  .
Oh, and don't forget the bluetooth speakers  for listening to all your fave music on your phone wherever you are.

Don't Give Up ... Songs to Get You Through.

Please don't ever give up. You are LOVED! <3 p="">
Yes, you.


Even if you think no one cares, there is at least one who does.


Yours truly. :)

I love you even when you don't, can't, or won't love yourself.
So there.

If you still feel like crap, have a listen to these playlists.
There are songs to help. Some are happy songs. Some are poignant, some have a message to help you make it through the toughest times.

On to the music!!!
here's my spotify playlists:

don't give up, songs to get u thru...

Songs to Make You Smile:

 

"Never give up; for even rivers someday wash dams away." - Arthur Golden

We have all been through tough times. And what better way to help us get through it than with music?
Going to a live concert, or just kicking back with headphones, and letting the music move through us can make a big difference in not only our perceptions, but in how we deal with our problems. Sometimes, all we need is a little help from our musical friends to help keep us going.

With songs from various genres including; pop, rock, bluegrass, blues, alternative, indie, rap, classics, lounge, dance, reggae, country, and more, with over 400 songs about never giving up, perservering, and making it through anything. These songs will help you make it through the tough times, and there is something here for everyone.

Listen to my playlist "Don't Give Up / Songs to Get U Thru" by clicking on any link below:


The Whites - Keep On The Sunny Side - Soundtrack Version (O Brother, Where Art Thou?)
Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come
Karaoke Diamonds - Don't Give Up - Karaoke Version In the Style of Kate Bush
Atlas Genius - Trojans
Bob Dylan - Shelter From The Storm
Young the Giant - Cough Syrup
NEEDTOBREATHE - Keep Your Eyes Open
Kansas - Carry On Wayward Son - Single Version
Tom Petty - I Won't Back Down
Curtis Mayfield - Keep On Keeping On
The Naked And Famous - Young Blood
Passion Pit - Take A Walk
Of Monsters And Men - Little Talks
Ross Copperman - Holding On and Letting Go
Spacehog - Carry On
Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
Vampire Weekend - White Sky
Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are
Switchfoot - Rise Above It
The Goo Goo Dolls - Better Days
The Oh Hello's - Hello My Old Heart
Lifehouse - Between The Raindrops
Imagine Dragons - It's Time
Alicia Keys - Brand New Me
The Lumineers - Ho Hey
The Shins - Simple Song
Daniel Bedingfield - Gotta Get Thru This - D'N'D Radio Edit
Pretty Lights - Finally Moving
Kaskade - Keep On
Christina Aguilera - Fighter
The Killers - Mr. Brightside
The Temper Trap - Soldier On
New Radicals - You Get What You Give
Evanescence - Bring Me To Life
Metric - Breathing Underwater
Elephant Revival - Go On
Manchester Orchestra - Shake It Out
3 Doors Down - Kryptonite
Gwen Stefani - The Sweet Escape
Grouplove - Colours
Thomas Bergersen, Two Steps From Hell - Heart of Courage
My Chemical Romance - Welcome To The Black Parade
P!nk - Try
Avril Lavigne - Keep Holding On
Alicia Keys - New Day
Kings Of Leon - Closer
Florence + The Machine - Breath Of Life
Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus - Single Version;2006 Digital Remaster
Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out
Maroon 5 - Daylight
Anna Nalick - Breathe (2 AM)
Coldplay - Rainy Day
Sia - The Fight
Ben Folds Five - Philosophy
Parachute - Something To Believe In
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - Can't Hold Us - feat. Ray Dalton
Fun. - We Are Young - feat. Janelle Monáe
Calvin Harris - Sweet Nothing
Biffy Clyro - Let's Get Smiling
Céline Dion - My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from "Titanic")
Nina Simone - You'll Never Walk Alone
Big Brother & The Holding Company - Keep On
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Keep On The Sunny Side - 2002 Digital Remaster
Johnny Cash - I Won't Back Down
Josh Groban - You Are Loved - Don't Give Up Album Version
Ross Copperman - Angel By Your Side
Glow - Be Ok
Graham Colton - You're On Your Way
Hello Highway - Hope in Tomorrow
Mariah Carey - Through The Rain
Green River Ordinance - Don't Be Afraid
Alex Day - Holding On
Dave Barnes - Believe
Matt Wertz - Everything Will Be Alright
AFI - Free Ya' Self
Michael Franti & Spearhead - Hey World - Don't Give Up Version
Ellie Goulding - Anything Could Happen
MGMT - Kids
Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
Santigold - Disparate Youth
Cage The Elephant - Shake Me Down
Ingrid Michaelson - Soldier
T'Pau - Don't Give It Up (1985 Demo)
Eric Church - Keep On
The Whitest Boy Alive - Don't Give Up
U2 - Get On Your Boots
Rival Sons - Keep On Swinging
Prince - Keep On Groovin
Tower Of Power - Life Is What You Make It
New Riders Of The Purple Sage - Keep On Keepin' On
New Riders Of The Purple Sage - It's O.K. To Cry
Willie Nelson - Don't Give Up
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Keep On Chooglin'
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Keep On Moving
Ziggy Marley - Keep On Dreaming
Of Monsters And Men - King And Lionheart
Passion Pit - I'll Be Alright
Mr. Scruff - Get A Move On!


SEE the rest of the songs here: Top 400 songs about Never Giving UP!


check out my other blog for

More sources for dealing with depression naturally:

https://yellowstaressentials.wordpress.com/?s=depression
Also, you may want to check out my articles:
Essential Oils to help aid depression
Natural Holistic Remedies for Anxiety, Stress and Depression


: Top 50 Artists or Bands with the Best Vocal Harmonies
Top 100 Songs About Gold
Top 100 Songs About Chocolate

Tampa Bay music festivals

Listen up Tampa Bay music fans....

 This summer prepare to sweat to the beat.........

The Sunset Music Festival/ for electronica fans!

Sunset Music Festival/ respective artists/ CLC

 

 

....Zedd is the man!

Sunset Music Festival
Location: Raymond James Stadium
2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25

 It's time to seize the sound in Tampa Bay this Memorial Day Weekend. The Sunset Music Festical, Tampa's premier dance music event returns to Raymond James Stadium May 24-25, 2014.

Raymond James Stadium will be pumping with two days, and more than 20 hours, of partying, good vibes and a chance to be carefree as you listen and dance to the sounds of world renowned talent, top-notch production and high quality sound.

Saturday, May 24, 2014

• Zedd
• Benny Benassi

Sunday, May 25, 2014

• Hardwell
• Krewella
• See more artists here.

General Admission Two Day Passes, $114.00, VIP Two Day Passes- $199, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, raymondjamesstadium.com. 

More information and more TampaBay Music Festivals of 2014 here. 

Kings Of Leon - Wait For Me

luv this new one by Kings of Leon~!

Pompeii by Bastille Pinkpop live video fave song of the summer 2013

Oh this song is so good...and I'm really loving this new band...
@Bastille!!! Pompeii is just one of those songs that will be in my head for months!
enjoy this live video from 2013 Pinkpop







and don't miss my other favorite song of the summer... Chocolate by The 1975


 

Johnny Depp loves charities and the underdog

see video and slideshow of  the many charities and benefits Johnny Depp has supported:

Johnny Depp loves charities and the underdog - National Johnny Depp | Examiner.com

luv this playlist...The Soulkeepers (youtube playlist)

DIY distillers and where to buy home distilling equipment

 Have you ever wanted to distill your own essential oils instead of spending loads of $$ on buying them? Especially when some are diluted and therapeutically speaking, not worth the price.

Yes, there are reputable companies out there who consistently offer top of the line essential oils, but their prices reflect this and wouldn’t it be great to know exactly where that essential oil you’re using comes from?
By home distillation, you can control exactly how the plants/flowers/etc. are grown, tended and what products are used or not used in their raising. (i.e. pesticides, herbicides, etc.)

separating can where final oil separation and capture happens

read my blog post on yellowstaressentials wordpress blog; DIY distillers and where to buy home distilling equipment.

http://yellowstaressentials.wordpress.com/2009/05/22/diy_distillers_where-to-buy-distilling-equipment-for-making-essential-oils/

Spring Meditation

After completing  Oprah and Depok Chopra's 21-Day Meditation Challenge, a certain quote stood out in my mind's eye and has stayed with me ever since.

"It's been said in many healing traditions that the perfect medicine is often blooming right outside our front door. Everyday nature offers us its healing bounty, creating balance and cultivating greater harmony in our world. " -Oprah & Depok Chopra

That snippet of their quote reverberated inside me, and echoes of the message still ring true. It even inspired a bit of poetry.

click here to read my poetry: Spring Meditation -on Yahoo! 

Awesome Aromatherapy and Spa books

 It's love of natural products that keeps DIY-ers keep going back to their kitchens/labs. Here's a list of some awesome Aromatherapy / Herbal , and Spa books:
Check out this list. 
Or this one .

5 fun family friendly things to do in Citrus County Florida

Looking for something different to do with your family? If you live in Florida and are tired of all the Disney destinations and places mobbed with crowds, try the Nature Coast in Citrus County, Florida...you'll love everything nature's bounty has to offer there.

Here's a list of 5 fun family friendly things to do in Citrus County

Best Pop/Rock/Alt Albums of 2012

 One of my favorite pastimes is checking out new music. And this year there were scads of new artists joining the ranks, along with some old faves who came out with really great tunes. Some you may have heard of, and others may be new to you, but either way make sure to check out these awesome albums that made it into my 'best of' list for 2012.

click here to read the rest of the article Best Pop/Rock/Alt Albums of 2012 - Yahoo! Voices - voices.yahoo.com

essential oils for all types of skin

Essential Oils for the Different Types of Skin

Your skin is a reflection of your inner vitality. For your skin to be the best it can be, it needs natural nutrients to stimulate cellular activity and to protect against external aggressors. By eating right, getting appropriate fresh air and exercise and using natural ingredients for your skin, you will not only look beautiful, but feel great too!


Essential Oils for Types of Skin

SKINCARE (General) Lavender, rose, rosemary camphor, cypress, geranium, chamomiles, rosewood, geranium essential oils and hydrosols

ACNE: Tea tree, Manuka, Helichrysum, lavender, spike lavender, thyme linalool, rose geranium, tea tree, Petitgrain, grapefruit, sandalwood, Vetiver, mints, basil, German chamomile, atlas Cedarwood, rosewood, Palma Rosa, thyme, Cajeput, Niaouli, Yarrow Hydrosol

ASTRINGENT: Grapefruit, yarrow, rosemary, lime distilled

BLACK HEADS: Coriander, thymus vulgaris, peppermint, lemongrass

CHAPPED/ CRACKED SKIN: Myrrh, patchouli, sandalwood, Vetiver, Cajeput, roman & German chamo, lavender, Calendula infused oil.

CHILBLAINS: Black Pepper, Cinnamon leaf, clove bud, ginger, lavender. (ie, circulatory stimulants to promote warming.)

CLEANSING: Sweet Basil, juniper, lemon, lemongrass, Niaouli, peppermint

COMBINATION SKIN: Geranium, Rosewood, Ylang-ylang, Rose Geranium Hydrosol, Neroli Hydrosol

COUPEROSE (Thread veins, congested capillaries)Lemon, Helichrysum, cypress, rose, lavender, parsley, roman & German chamomiles, geranium, calendula infused oil, Helichrysum or neroli hydrosols.

DEVITALIZED SKIN: Eucalyptus globulous, myrtle, neroli, basil juniper, lemon, lemongrass, Niaouli, peppermint, pine, orange, oregano, rosemary, spearmint, geranium, grapefruit

DRY ACNE: Petitgrain, lavender, spike lavender, clary, rose geranium

DRY SKIN: Carrot seed, Cedarwood, clary, jasmine, geranium, lavender, orange, Palma Rosa, rose, roman chamomile, rosewood, neroli, Petitgrain, Mandarine petitgrain, Vetiver, sandalwood, ylangylang, carrot seed, lavender, rose or neroli hydrosol, Calendula infused oil.

ECZEMA: German Chamomile, Helichrysum, Lavender, Bergamot, Carrot Seed, Atlas Cedarwood, Roman Chamomile, Juniper, Myrrh, Palma Rosa, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Teatree, Yarrow, Ylangylang. Calendula infused oil, Cranberry Seed Oil

HYDRATING: Palma Rosa, sweet orange, Mandarin, tangerine, rose, most hydrosols, esp. Neroli

INFECTIONS: German chamo, Manuka, eucalyptus, lavender, myrrh, roman chamo, rosemary, spikenard, tea tree, thyme linalool, calendula, Palma Rosa, Niaouli, laurel, myrtle, rosewood

INFLAMMATION: Helichrysum, st. johns Wort infusion, carrot seed, Cistus, galbanum German & Roman chamomiles, clary, myrrh, myrtle, rosewood, angelica, yarrow, Helichrysum, Witch hazel or Chamomile Hydrosols

ITCHING: Jasmine, heli, lavender, peppermint, roman chamo, Lavender or Witch Hazel hydrosol

LARGE PORES: Myrtle, lemongrass, rose, Cedarwood

MATURE, AGED SKIN, WRINKLES:Carrot seed, elemi, Cistus, frankincense, galbanum, fennel, geranium, myrrh, patchouli, rose, Clary, rosewood, sages, cypress, fennel, lavender, neroli. also Sea Buckthorn Berry Extract,
Consider Yellowstar*Essentials Mature Skin Elixir: The secret to younger looking skin. A base of Jojoba oil with Sea Buckthorn Berry and Rose Hip Seed extracts added with Neroli, Rose, Roman Chamomile and other wonderful essential oils.

NORMAL SKIN: Atlas Cedarwood, geranium, jasmine, lavender, neroli, roman chamo, rose, rosewood, ylangylang, angelica, all hydrosols

OILY SKIN: Roman & German chamos, Cedarwood, (atlas, red, texas) geranium, Clary, lavender, Ylang-ylang, lemon, peppermint, Niaouli, Cajeput, cypress, calendula infusion, frankincense, patchouli, sandalwood, juniper, Melissa, yarrow, coriander, Petitgrain, lime distilled, grapefruit, thyme linalool, Lavandin, spike lavender, rose

PIMPLES, blemishes: Tea tree, Manuka, Lemon Myrtle, German Chamomile, Helichrysum italicuum, thyme linalool, Cajeput, oregano (spot only) Niaouli, rosemary

PSORIASIS:(extremely difficult to treat) Bergamot, Helichrysum, Cajeput, carrot seed, German or roman chamomile, Lavender, Juniper, Sandalwood, Tea tree Calendula infused oil, Cranberry Seed Oil

PUFFINESS: Oregano, Spanish marjoram, cypress, peppermint, rosemary, fennel, celery, clary, roman chamo

REGENERATION: Frankincense, lavender, neroli, patchouli, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, teatree, Helichrysum, elemi, Vetiver, spikenard, caraway, Palma Rosa, Spanish sage, Clary, lavender, galbanum, myrrh, myrtle, calendula, carrot seed, Cistus,

REVITALIZING BASAL LAYER Carrot seed, Rosewood, Niaouli, tea tree, orange, calendula

ROSACEA: German chamomile, Helichrysum italicuum, rosewood, Helichrysum hydrosol

SENSITIVE SKIN: Roman & German chamomile, rose, Palma Rosa, Helichrysum, neroli, rosewood, carrot, angelica, jasmine, Neroli, Chamomile or Yarrow Hydrosols

SCARS: Helichrysum (in a base of Rose Hip Seed Oil), carrot seed, lavender, petitgrain, galbanum

SKIN TONER: Calendula infused , lemongrass, chamomiles, lavender, neroli, orange, rose, frankincense, Petitgrain, lemon, hydrosols





HERE'S AN EASY 20 MINUTE SKIN CARE ROUTINE

(1). Cleanse face with gentle cleanser to suit skin type, using a cotton ball or a washcloth.

(2). Steam face with head over bowl of steaming hot water for 2 minutes.

(3). Apply moisturizing, purifying face mask.

(4). Bath or shower with a few drops of relaxing essential oil
or invigorating oil in the water. You may also put used herbal tea bags, or cucumber or potato slices over your eyes to remove the bagginess around the eyes. Relax totally for 10 minutes.

(5). Pat body dry with thick warm towels. Apply body lotion all over while skin is still moist. Take special care of feet, knees, elbows, and neck.

(6). Remove mask with warm water and spray or splash face with mineral water.

(7). Apply eye-soothing gel (if you are going out) or night eye cream (if you are going to bed) around eyes and on lids.

(8). Apply moisturizer to face if going out, or your favourite night cream/oil if not.

(9). Apply hand cream and a nail cream around cuticles

Basic Skin Care

A daily routine of skin care requires no more than ten minutes and requires only three simple steps each evening and morning:

(1). Cleanse

(2). Tone

(3). Moisturize

Night care

(1). Cleanse: Remove any makeup with cleansing cream or a natural makeup remover. Wash with mild soap or other cleanser, rinse, and pat dry.

(2). Ton: Apply an acid-containing solution to restore the pH balance and protective shield. For dry skin, use a mild freshener-toner. For oily skin, use an astringent preparation.

(3). Moisturize. Splash on cool water or mist with a spray bottle. Blot, but do not dry completely-moisturizer magic relies more on retaining moisture than in providing it-then smooth on a few drops of your moisturizer.

Day care

(1). Cleanse lightly to remove night time accumulations, refresh your face with a few splashes of water, and pat dry.

(2). Tone by applying a freshener or astringent.

(3). Moisturize around your eyes. If your face is excessively dry, mist or splash with water, blot, and then lightly cover with moisturizer.

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Top 40 Christmas Albums of 2012

Well, it's that time of year again. The holidays are upon us. Can you believe it? Christmas is almost here and I've barely had time to get the Halloween decorations put away.

At least there's Christmas music to help us get in the mood. Oh, I know what you're thinking...no I'm not talking those cheesy holiday tunes you hear in the stores - I'm not talking turkey either.
On this Christmas music list you'll only find the best of the best, and there's definitely something for everyone from Grandma to little Suzie.
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Happy Halloween

"It's Halloween! It's Halloween! The moon is full and bright ........And we shall see what can't be seen On any other night................... Skeletons and ghosts and ghouls, Grinning goblins fighting duels................ Werewolves rising from their tombs, Witches on their magic brooms................. In masks and gown we haunt the street And knock on doors for trick or treat .......................................... Tonight we are the king and queen, For oh tonight it's Halloween!" -Jack Prelutsky

...eat, drink, and be scary!

cool #Halloween playlist of youtube videos... classics, creepy, and lounge too! :D
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvc8TnTxNgIMS8t3dyFb5eI2-UkexanIG

Happy Halloween to you !

and if spotify music playlists are more your thing...

check out my #Spotifyplaylist of awesome Halloween Songs

Spotify Halloween playlist click here!!

Created by Candice Collins.

Thunderstorm - Overhead

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Halloween!!

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The Best Summer Songs of All Time

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