Turmeric, Rosewater & Aztec Healing Clay Mask
Follow my blog with Bloglovin If you read my previous blog post about Aztec Magic Healing Clay – Aztec Magic Healing Clay is, Well…Magical – then you already know I stan to the moon and back for this stuff. It boasts a variety of qualities, making it incredibly beneficial for skin and hair – especially when mixed with my other boo, ACV. It’s my go-to for detoxing and refreshing my skin after stress, travel and any day that ends in ‘y’ because it’s quick, easy, effective and cheap. Over the past few months I’ve been running about juggling travel to Calgary, a big upcoming move, hosting family for their first…
This Week in Vegan News: 11/18
I wanted to test out a new feature here on the blog. So, for the next few weeks, I’ll be doing a weekly round-up of interesting vegan-centric news stories. FOOD + NUTRITION It’s Like Milk but Made for Humans Vegan oat-based milk alternative, Oatly, far exceeded sales goals thanks in part to a clever marketing campaign and has now inked a deal to increase its production 8-fold with the opening of a new bottling plant in Millville, New Jersey. Their success has attracted would-be competition, with Quaker Oats announcing the launch of their own oat milk scheduled for January 2019. Source: Choose Veg Target Expands Vegan Offerings with Addition of…
This Week in Vegan News: 11/11
I wanted to test out a new feature here on the blog. So, for the next few weeks, I’ll be doing a weekly round-up of interesting vegan-centric news stories. FOOD + NUTRITION 5 Ready-to-Drink Vegan Protein Shakes Worth Trying While there are plenty of whole-food protein sources available to vegans, sometimes, just like everyone else, we’re too busy to cook or need something we can grab on the go. Source: Choose Veg Should Meat be Taxed Like Cigarettes? According to a recent study, taxing meat could save the world billions of dollars in healthcare costs while dramatically reducing death rates. While many would argue that eating meat is a…
Get Some Pumpkin in Your Life!
‘Tis the Season. THE SEASON FOR PUMPKIN! *cue demonic laughter* While I am not, and never have been, a PSL devotee (tho I hear they’re making vegan ones now), I am a huge fan of pumpkin. In part because from stem to seed – and everything in between – it’s so dang good for you! Pumpkin can help you: Lose Weight & Lower Blood Sugar: the high fiber content in low-calorie pumpkin helps your body absorb sugar slower and keeps you feeling full longer – which means less snacking! Most Americans average just 15g of fiber a day, which is barely half of the recommended levels of 25-30g a day.…
I Quit Washing My Face (and My Skin Looks Better Than Ever)
Oily skin isn't tough-as-leather skin. It's can actually be quite sensitive, even if it is thicker than other skin types. And it often overproduces oil because it's out of balance due to LACK of moisture - NOT because it needs to be 'dried out'.
#IssaGiveaway: VeganCuts Beauty Box
Hola! If you follow me on Instagram you’ve probably already seen some of my posts about the Vegan Cuts Beauty Boxes. Suffice to say, they’re utterly amazing for all but ESPECIALLY if you’re vegan or vegan adjacent and looking for vegan, cruelty-free personal beauty products. I’ve paired up with them to host a giveaway so one of you can receive their September Beauty Box on the free and experience it for yourself! Here are the deets: GIVEAWAY TIME! As a somewhat new vegan I still sometimes struggle with finding vegan cosmetics and personal care items. That’s where @vegancuts monthly beauty box comes in! It has introduced me to some…
My Hair Regimen: Technique Means More Than Products
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about my hair regimen lately and to be honest, I struggle with this question. Mostly because…I don’t really have one. I’ve been natural for about ten years. In that time I’ve watched countless vids, stalked multiple blogs and spent lord knows how many thousands of dollars on stuff in jars but at the end of the day, none of those things really made a difference. How you TREAT your hair, and by extension, your body, day in and day out has a far greater impact on the health of your hair than any product you can buy. In addition, I’ve found that hair…
A Good Scrubbing: OZ Naturals Ancient Orient Bamboo Dermafoliant Review
So, you guys may remember, a few weeks ago my skin started acting up. Sometimes I start having issues when the temperature or season changes and it can also be brought on by flying from one climate (sunny and humid Hawaii) to another (dry and hot Arizona). After our last trip, I had enlarged pores across my upper cheeks, a patchy oil slick for a forehead and my poor nose was flaking and angry from all the extra tissue action during my last cold. I did an Aztec Indian Healing Clay mask and spot treatments, and, while it helped a TON, I still needed some help getting my skin’s texture back on…
3-Ingredient Rose Spritzer – Salvation in a Spray Bottle
Aloe, rosewater and vegetable glycerin are about to solve 80% of your beauty woes.
Watermelon Err’thang
Confession: I’ve been drinking. In fact, I’m drinking right now. WATERMELON juice that is! It’s like 7:30 in the morning and I’m not in Mexico so how dare you assume I might be consuming alcohol? We’re going to be hitting the beach hard for the next 3 weeks. Malibu. Coronado. Cabo. In anticipation of all the tummy exposure, I’ve committed to 2-a-days until we leave (better late than never, amirite??). So, wtf does watermelon have to do with this? It’s basically the perfect fitness food for anyone trying to push to the next level. Some things you might not know about watermelon: Watermelon is approximately 92% water. It’s filling AND…
