Tea tree oil is a great multi-use essential oil to have in your medicine cabinet. I learned about its benefits years ago from a friend of mine.
What is tea tree oil?
Tea tree oil is an essential oil taken from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia, which is found in New South Wales, Australia. It is actually extremely poisonous if taken by mouth and can cause rashes if used on children.
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These days, most of us are at least fairly conscious about what we put in our bodies. We think about the chemicals used to grow conventional food and we try to stay away from preservatives and artificial dyes. Recently I have become equally aware of what I am putting ON my body. Is lathering sunscreen full of chemicals really much different than eating a GMO peach? Our skin is the biggest organ in our body, 60% of chemicals in our cosmetics can end up in our bloodstream which is equal to about 5 pounds of cosmetics being absorbed by our bodies. That’s pretty scary. We put a lot of dangerous chemicals on our bodies and we need to stop!
Here are some of my favorite natural, healthy cosmetics to get you started!
1. l’uvalla Hydrating Milk Cleanser $27.99:
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