lifestyle of a naturalista
Loved my guest-blog opportunity from Liz at Aromatic Wisdom Institute, School of Creative Aromatherapy! Pink himalayan salt baths are my favorite way to relax and recover from a tough workout!
Pink Himalayan Bath Salt
Read my post on this beautiful and educational blog here:
http://aromaticwisdominstitute.com/guest-blogger-terri-hirschmann
Pink Grapefruit
Pink Grapefruit smells amazing – it’s like diffusing sunshine! I use it in my favorite diffuser blend when I need clarity, energy and focus, like when I am writing for my blog or concocting skincare recipes.
12 drops pink grapefruit – Citrus paradisi – uplifting, fresh citrus scent
12 drops bergamot – Citrus bergamia – emotionally uplifting, combats stress
8 drops rosemary – Rosmarinus officinalis ct camphor – for clarity and energy
You can find my favorite diffuser on amazon. I have several of these in my home and vary the recipes depending on the time of year and my aromatic goals.
http://www.amazon.com/Greenair-Advanced-Wellness-Instant-Healthful/dp/B004GJRG3K
Tested out a new DIY fresh fruit facial for a friend teaching an aromatherapy class! I feel more pressure when I am sharing a recipe – and honestly, (sometimes working with fresh fruit can take a little work to get the right consistency), but this one worked. Phewwww….
This fruit facial recipe is a great way to exfoliate and soothe your skin! Yogurt has natural anti-bacterial properties, and I use a thick, rich yogurt to blend with natural fruit acids.
Strawberry + Yogurt Facial:
Yogurt – natural source of lactic acid, to smooth and exfoliate skin.
Grapeseed Oil – rich source of anti-oxidants
Strawberries – natural source of salicylic acid
Lemon essential oil– anti-bacterial and astringent
Blend all ingredients together until smooth. I use a Magic Bullet, which does a great job blending, but any small blender will do. Apply the fruit and yogurt facial to a freshly cleansed face, and leave on for 10 minutes. You may feel a slight tingling from the fruit acids at work on your skin! Cleanse thoroughly with a warm washcloth and apply sunscreen.
Loving this idea from the Philadelphia Eagles new coach, Chip Kelly. Wish I could read some of these personalized recipes!
From what I’v read, he has fresh fruit available for his athletes as well. Hope it helps my team 
Blended my kids a fruit and carrot smoothie this morning, then added papaya and 2 drops lemon essential oil for an easy, DIY facial! Banana, carrot, organic flax-seed oil, lemon eo, strawberry and papaya. All of these fruits have natural antioxidants and fruit acids to gently exfoliate and treat your skin. Strawberries are a natural source of salicylic acid – i use them to naturally (and gently) exfoliate!
DIY facial with strawberry, banana, carrot and lemon
For my “mature” skin, there’s nothing like a fresh aloe treatment. Whenever my skin looks inflamed or a little irritated, I apply a thin coat of fresh aloe in the evening before bed. When I wake up, my skin feels cleaner, tighter and less inflamed!
Here are some reasons to give it a try:
Amazing natural skin treatment
DIY Pineapple/Papaya Enzyme Mask
This easy-to-blend mask has just a few simple ingredients. I love using pineapple and papaya, which are both natural sources of enzymes. This recipe is ideal for gentle exfoliation of dead skin cells and to give you a beautiful, natural glow!
Cleanse face with a warm washcloth. Apply this gentle enzyme mask and leave on skin for about 15-20 minutes. Rinse to reveal soft, smooth skin!
Natural Salt Baths
Thrilled to be included with so many wonderful, informative blogs as part of the Aromahead Blog Tour! Check some of these out:
http://www.aromahead.com/blog/book-tour/featured-blogs-on-tour/
monday morning detox juice
Easy, refreshing and a great way to detox after a weekend of food and fun:
I used my new Juice Fountain Crush for this delicious combination of flavor and nutrients. Yum!
Hi, my name is Terri, and I am on a journey to live a more naturally-inspired life. As I reduce the preservatives and chemicals that I put both in and on my body, I feel more energized than ever! My daughter Emily has joined me on this journey, and together we have created A Natural Girl’s Guide to share recipes, green beauty tips and product discoveries to help you naturally nourish, treat and care for your body. I hope you give some of our favorite discoveries a try! To learn more, go to the About page.
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