Category: Naturally Beautiful

I co-wrote this article with my wonderful friend Katie Reeves, of Natural Full Circle Beauty (https://www.facebook.com/NaturalFullCircleBeauty).  Watch for more articles from Katie about breastfeeding, homebirth and more!  What do you think of when you hear the term “natural beauty”?  It might be physical- a fresh clean face, free of any products… or maybe it’s a light application of makeup to play-up your features.  On a different note, maybe “natural beauty”…

Bentonite clay has been used throughout history in many cultures across the globe. Made of volcanic ash, this grey powder produces a small “electrical charge” when hydrated (you’ll feel it gently pulse on your skin!). Mountain Rose Herbs explains, “Bentonite is a swelling clay. When it becomes mixed with water it rapidly swells open like a highly porous sponge. From here the toxins are drawn into the sponge through electrical…

A light drizzle began as I took my first steps on the dirt road of the little resort, coloring the sand just enough so that when I looked back I could see the prints of my bare feet highlighted in the soft sand. I was alone, save for the birds and the occasional buck grazing nonchalantly on the succulent leaves of summer. Spending time in nature, away from the mod-cons…