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Six Reasons to Add Coffee to Your Skin-Care Routine + Simple Coffee Scrub Recipe

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All Posts, Bath and Body Projects, Recipes, Self Care

Simple Coffee Scrub Recipe

Words: Danielle Williams
Photo Credit: Kim DiMaggio

As the holiday chaos calms and normal life reemerges, we often feel worn out and exhausted. While caffeine can do wonders for our energy levels when consumed, the caffeine found in coffee can also help improve your skin due to its numerous health benefits. Packed with antioxidants, coffee helps combat dull skin all while exfoliating and firming. When applied under the eyes, it can eliminate puffiness and dark circles, helping to brighten your appearance. It also helps to stimulate blood circulation and reduce swelling thanks to its anti-inflammatory nature. There are so many benefits when you include coffee in your skin-care routine.


3 Ways to Create a Festive Atmosphere

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All Posts, Autumn, Recipes, Winter

 

Words: Danielle Williams
Photo Credit: Heather Skasick

As we usher in the holiday season, we often invite others into our homes to celebrate and spend time together. An easy way to create a festive atmosphere is with a natural air freshener. There are several ways to do this; here, we highlight three simple options. Each one can be customized to suit your favorite scent blends.


6 Cozy Diffuser Blends for Autumn

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All Posts, Autumn, Essential Oils, Winter

Words: Danielle Williams
Photo Credit: L. Katherine Roberts

Here in Southern California, moving from one season to the next happens subtly and often later in the year than other locations. In October and sometimes even November, 80- or 90-degree days aren’t unusual. When the weather does start to cool down and temperatures drop in the evenings, it’s a refreshing breath of cold air. To help encourage this transition in my home, I like to fill the rooms with cozy diffuser blends.


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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.