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Lavender Oil for Skin: Healing, Calming & Nourishing Benefits

  When most people think of lavender, they picture fields of purple flowers swaying in the breeze, or they think of its soothing, relaxing scent....

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Toxic Ingredients in Skincare: What’s Really Going on Your Skin

      A video that you'll definitely want to watch!  Did you know that the average woman applies more than 500 chemicals to her...

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Best Natural Sunscreen: Why Zinc Oxide Is the Top Choice

      Summer sunshine feels wonderful, but protecting your skin is a must. With so many sunscreen options on the shelves, from mineral to...

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Toxic Ingredients in Skincare: Products to Avoid & What to Use Instead

      When you pick up a lotion or body wash at the store, do you really know what’s inside it? Labels can be...

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Aloe Vera Gel for Hair: A Natural, Nourishing Alternative to Chemical Gels

      With the humidity of summer bearing down, frizz seems inevitable, those little flyaways that refuse to be tamed no matter what you...

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The Incredible Skin & Health Benefits of Honey

    It’s so nice to see bees in my yard again. They were noticeably absent for so long, and it makes me nostalgic. As...

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How Estheticians Use Natural Products for Glowing Skin

    When it comes to glowing, healthy skin, estheticians know best. These professionals dedicate their lives to studying the skin, understanding its unique needs,...

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Ahhhhhhh! A Self-Care Afternoon at Varnish Lane

    There are some afternoons that are so good, you just have to let out a big ahhhhhhh! Monday was one of those days....

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Sans Finds an Unlikely Partner: Our Bees! 🐝

      While most of us hunker down during the cold months, our bees are tucked safely inside their hives. Every now and then,...

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