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Don’t Feel the Burn

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Photo Credit: Stephanie Gerber

Ah, summer. Longer days, endless tanning, beach trips, barbecues, pool parties … the list goes on.

Through all the fun and relaxing, there is something most summer activities have in common – long exposure to the sun. It’s very important to protect your skin from the harmful rays. Keep reading for a natural sunscreen recipe.


Got Milk? 3 Ways to Make a Luxurious Milk Bath

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Today, we’re hosting a blog swap with Kristy Doubet Haare! Kristy has created three unique milk bath recipes, which all offer different benefits to your body.  Keep reading to discover some of the benefits of a milk bath and a quick and easy packaging project. Don’t forget to hop on over to Kristy’s blog to get her milk bath recipes.


Cleanser Caution + A Natural Alternative

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It’s concerning that some well-known products were banned from stores because the ingredients they contained were harmful.


DIY Leave-In Conditioner Hair Serum

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Words: Mountain Rose Herbs
Photo Credit: Seth Doyle

It’s time to ditch the shampoos you find on the shelves that consist of ingredients you can’t even pronounce.

The harmful chemicals found in some shampoos are not only unsafe, but can actually damage hair by stripping the scalp of its natural oils. This causes your body to produce an extra amount of oil which can lead to that “greasy” feeling. You know, the feeling that makes you feel the need to wash your hair daily, which in turn increases oil production? Adding the right ingredients to your scalp, instead of damaging ones, can help balance its natural oil production.


Baby Beware – Are Essential Oils Safe to Use During Pregnancy?

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Words: Jana Holstein
Photo Credit: Alex Pasarelu

Essential oils are magical concoctions that have many therapeutic uses, but for pregnant women, it’s important to know the facts — especially if it could harm your baby.


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Welcome to flourish, a haven for all things homemade bath and body.

By reading flourish, you’re not just taking care of your skin. You’re discovering the importance of loving your skin, and everything in-between. flourish is more than just a blog. It’s our way of encouraging everyone to thrive in a healthy and vigorous way – to empower wellness in all aspects of your day-to-day life.