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I love using turmeric powder in cooking because of the rich orange colour it gives food. It is also a key ingredient in a lot of Indian cuisines. Turmeric has a spicy/bitter flavor and pleasant smell. The powder is derived from the root of a plant known as Curcuma longa. Turmeric powder …
I’m trying to live up to my ethos this year by starting off with a protective style challenge. In the last few weeks, I have also incorporated a fitness challenge into my health goals for the year. I am not out of shape. However, I let my fitness goals lapse …
If you live in a dry, desert, and/or humid environment, then you’re familiar with the dry and chapped lips struggle. Previously, mine had me biting my bottom lip until it was almost raw from peeling away the dead skin with my teeth. Not a very pretty picture. Chapped lips can …
Star anise essential oil makes a great preservative for DIY concoctions and this step-by-step guide to using this amazing essential oil as a preservative is sure to become your best friend! We’ve looked at natural oils as preservatives in homemade concoctions in various posts previously amongst which were:- I’ve recently …
Tis the season to be jolly once again and as usual, I’m composing a comprehensive holiday gift guide. My previous gift guides were mostly focused on hair related gifts but the direction of the site has been changed to include health and beauty over the last year. As a result, …
I normally use natural oils directly on my skin or my usual products, which I discussed in my skincare arsenal article. However, once in a while, I come across a gem that deserves to be added into the mix and this week, the gem is Christina Moss Naturals Organic Facial Moisturizer. …
Did you know you can exfoliate your scalp? Exfoliating the face and body is common in skincare but the scalp isn’t really something one thinks about too much. This is odd since the scalp can be just as dirty and grimy as the skin along with flakiness and a general icky …
Black Friday is coming soon! If you’re a product junkie or just want to re-up your supplies at the cheapest rates possible, you’re already preparing your wallet for the deals headed your way. However, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the deals on the day and go crazy with …
I love hair styling accessories and I’ve been mucking about with several designs for some time. However, I’m always on the lookout for the next perfect way to beauty up my curls. If you’re not into hairstyling accessories, here are 4 reasons why you need to get in on this …
Serena Williams has changed the face of not only women in tennis, but also black women in tennis and continues to set records at the age of 33 with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Not many people are a fan of her body type but I find it …
Chia seeds are chock full of nutrients and fall into the category of one of the healthiest and most beneficial foods out there. Chia seeds are commonly referred to as a superfood. It is featured in the superfoods chapter in The Ultimate Hair Growth Guide. Chia seeds could only be found …