When I was a little girl my parents took a long overdue honeymoon to Maui. They spent a week hiking, scuba diving, and exploring the beautiful Hawaiian island. When they came back home, they brought back a pile of souvenirs for my sisters and I. We each received a hula dress, a wooden necklace, and postcards. My favorite gift of… Continue Reading Hibiscus Petal Powder
Made with naturally antiseptic, antibacterial, and deodorizing Essential Oils and Extracts, this Whipped Pedi-Butter is ideal for the feet. Illipe Butter, Perilla Seed Oil, and Avocado Oil will also help to keep feet happy by helping to condition and moisturize them. Whipped Pedi-Butter Makes about 2-3 ounces (by volume) Ingredients 1 oz. Illipe Butter 1/2 oz. Perilla Seed Oil 1/2… Continue Reading Whipped Pedi-Butter
This all natural salt scrub provides intense exfoliation which is ideal for rough, callused feet. Made with Pumice Powder, Walnut Powder, and Fine Sea Salt, the Lemon Walnut Scrub is packed with scrubbing power. Naturally antiseptic Perilla Seed Oil, and moisturizing Walnut Oil help to condition the skin as it is exfoliated, while Lemongrass, Saro, and Corn Mint Essential Oils… Continue Reading Lemon Walnut Foot Scrub
This refreshing Foot Bath makes a wonderful precursor to a full pedicure treatment. Borax, Baking Soda, and Lemon Juice help to soften the water as well as rough skin, preparing it for an exfoliating foot scrub to follow. Peppermint Tea Tree Foot Soak Makes 1 foot bath Ingredients 1/2 gallon Warm Water 1/2 cup Epsom Salt 1 tablespoon Borax 1… Continue Reading Peppermint Tea Tree Foot Soak
Around this time of year something very special begins to happen. Bulbs begin to sprout, the air begins to warm, and flowers begin to blossom. In Japan, this event is celebrated by a tradition that is called Hanami. Every year, between the end of March and the beginning of May, crowds gather throughout Japan to witness the beauty of thousands… Continue Reading Hanami – A Celebration of Flowers