How We Flourish

Creating healthier people and a healthier planet, one step at a time

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A remedy for damaged skin: Aloe and Shea Butter

I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here.Last week I shared my review of a recipe for homemade lotion. I love this recipe, and it is great for an every day, quick lotion application. But some days (and nights), my eczema leaves my skin in rough […]

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At Home Microdermabrasion

One thing that my skin has desperately been needing is a good exfoliation. It has been rough and dry and full of black heads. I know, gross. The solution? The easiest, cheapest microdermabrasion you will ever find! With just baking soda, water, and optional essential oils, you can have your own mini spa treatment. My […]

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Homemade Lotion Review

This summer I finally made a homemade lotion that I absolutely loved. It took long enough! I still really like the body butter I’ve made, and either that or just straight shea butter are great for spot treating or intensive treatment of my eczema, as well as for face cream. But for a whole body […]

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Transition to Chemical-Free: A Picture

Above is a picture of all of my natural hygiene supplies. Not much, huh? I pulled it all out to take a picture, and I was sure I was missing something. But it is all there. Let’s take a look: We have diluted apple cider vinegar conditioner in an old body wash bottle, homemade laundry […]

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Book Review: Make Your Own Makeup

Did you know that the chemicals in commercial makeup can increase the risk of cancer, birth defects, nervous system disruption, immune system dysfunction, and many more negative health effects? Bad news! Even without knowing that, makeup has never really been my “thing.” I just never got into it. It seemed like too much work to […]