Beekeeper’s Naturals – Propolis Throat Spray
Featured App: Think Dirty
Do you ever Think Dirty? No it's not a euphemism, it's a new app that calculates how "dirty" or "clean" specific ingredients in certain products are! I recently found the app in the Apple store, and while it's still in its beta stage at the Google Play Store, I can't wait for it to be on my phone!
What is Propolis?
When we think bee products, we mostly think of honey. But did you know that bees create other amazing things like propolis? What is it? By combining sap from the buds of conifer trees with their own enzymes and beeswax, it creates a sort of glue that allows them to glue the materials of their hives together. Ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians were aware of the healing properties of propolis and made extensive use of it as a medicine.
What’s SLS and why should I stay away?
The skin is comprised of many layers and must be carefully maintained by many regulatory mechanisms of the body. pH balance on skin is important as it is known to affect the skin's barrier. Each beauty product used can improve or impair the skin barrier after repeated use. SLS stands for Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and is an effective surfactant which helps to remove residue. SLES is a similar compound called Sodium Laureth Sulfate which supposedly is a slightly less irritant. These compounds can be claimed as natural as it is derived from coconut oil, but there are several health risks that are associated with SLS. It is also used in various toothpastes, shampoos and cosmetic products as it has a thickening effect and ability to create a thick lather which is what some people find to be what ensures they're doing a good job when in the shower. So why is it so bad for you?
March Favourites
This month passed by so quickly! So much has happened and I have a lot of things that I've used during this month. One of the things that changed for the month of March is my mobile phone! I recently upgraded to a Samsung Galaxy…
Brand Spotlight: Eco Nuts
Let's talk about natural laundry detergents! Eco Nuts are a natural alternative to conventional detergents. Did you know that many conventional laundry detergents in Canada are not legally required to list their ingredients on the labels? While many of these chemicals are not listed, several studies have proven that they contain lethal toxins. These chemicals can stay on the clothes (via fragrance or otherwise) and may cause serious health related problems.
Brand Spotlight: DAVIDsTEA
Setting Sprays
What are setting sprays? Most people don't know what they are or how to use them. According to Google, setting sprays are also known as finishing sprays and are a cosmetic product that is designed to preserve applied makeup for long periods of time. This acts as a sort of binding device that allows the makeup to set and stay on longer than it would without the spray. Setting sprays are especially popular when in theatre or doing special effects makeup as it ensures the makeup to not rub off onto costumes and stay in place. It also helps to make the look more natural as the liquid helps to settle the makeup.
Spring Clothes
When spring rolls around, most of us can't wait to get rid of the parkas we wore during the winter months. Usually though, this means we need an update on our Spring wardrobes: new clothes! I've come up with a few looks that I can definitely see people wearing now that it's finally warming up. I've incorporated a few of my favourite fashion items in each of the looks I've come up with.