Presently, salt comes either from salt mines or from the sea. Most of today's salt is mined from large deposits left by dried salt lakes throughout the world. However, the most prized solar sea salt comes from the Pacific ocean and is naturally dried by the sun and wind.  There is nothing more soothing, satisfying, and luxurious as a therapeutic soak with sea salt.

Find it in: Farmaesthetics, Solar Salt Mineral Bath, $17.50

Sesame Oil, which is a refined moisturizing oil derived from Sesame Seeds, has the same emollient properties as other nut and vegetable oils and is commonly used as a carrier oil for skin care products. Absorbs easily and softens the skin.

Find it in:  Rene Furterer, Protective Summer Oil, $23.

Cocoa Butter is a yellowy fat expressed from the roasted seeds of the cocoa plant. It is solid at room temperature but melts at body temperature. It softens and lubricates skin and is used in a variety of skin care formulations.

Find it in: Alba Botanica, Hawaiian Cocoa Butter Hand & Body Lotion

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Find it in: Molton Brown, Papain Daily Facial Wash, $29.

German Blue Chamomile contains Azulene, a powerful anti-inflammatory agent, increasing the skin's ability to heal. Traditionally used for nervous conditions, relief of insomnia, stress, nausea, ear ache and more...

In ancient Egyptian medicine, chamomile is an emblem of the omnipotence of Ra through its power to restore wholeness to the Self. In Beatrix Potter’s famous children’s story ‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit’, Peter’s mother gave him a dose of chamomile tea to calm and comfort him after a day of mischief in the garden.

Find it in:  Anthony Logistics, Blue Chamomile Hair and Body Cleansing Gel, $32. 

I get this question... every. single. day. Which is why I'm working on a video, but in the meantime, I thought I would share these mineral foundation application tips.

Orglamix perfectly pigmented, water-resistant finely milled mineral powder plays every role you need for gorgeous, healthy skin: foundation, powder, concealer and sunscreen. It conceals, camouflages, and provides SPF protection all in one easy step. This amazing powder is a high-pigment, talc-free foundation that provides a silk-to-satin finish.  Orglamix Pure Mineral Foundation provides sheer, natural coverage and leaves the skin with a smooth, airbrushed appearance. it's you, only better.

The lightweight, virtually mistake proof approach to foundation makeup is ideal for all skin types because it is talc-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free, water-free and oil-free and the incredibly fast and easy-to-use makes this gentle powder safe to use on all skin types - from the most sensitive, to the most prone to breakouts and even dry skin (the minerals trap moisture in the skin and keep your skin hydrated) --making it a natural choice for everyone.

It goes on evenly and easily for long-lasting coverage and broad-spectrum UV protection. Minerals refract  light which minimizes the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, discolorations and imperfections. Which also gives a much wider color tolerance than most makeup—you will never see where they begin and end. It's the purest purest form of foundation available; skin perfection combined with sun protection has never looked so beautiful.

Orglamix Benefits:

• free from dyes, harsh chemicals, fillers or oils
• light as air, creamy texture, naked-feeling
• pure, chemical-free protection of zinc and titanium oxides for inherent broad spectrum SPF 17
  
  

How-To: Apply Mineral Foundation

Applying Orglamix is as easy as 1-2-3. The light-as-air minerals go on sheer, allowing you to build coverage, and blend effortlessly into skin to cover imperfections. One application is all it takes for an airbrushed complexion and skin that glows from morning to night without touch-ups.

• Begin with cleansed, moisturized skin. Allow moisturizer to fully absorb before applying mineral foundation.
• Pour a small amount of foundation from the jar into the lid.
• Touch your Maximum Coverage Foundation or Kabuki brush to the minerals and swirl it around until the brush "takes up" the minerals.
• Tap off excess.
• Blend over your face by moving the brush in a circular motion around the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead and anywhere you desire flawless coverage.
• If you prefer more coverage, continue to apply foundation as needed.

Tips:

Spot-cover imperfections
Dip the concealer brush in foundation to spot apply foundation to problem areas such as broken capillaries, under-eye circles and blemishes.

Use as eye shadow base
Apply foundation to eyelids using an eyeshadow brush to set a base for eye shadow and to brighten eye area.

Did these tips help you? If so leave me a comment.  If you have any tips of your own-- please share.  I'd love to hear from you.

Because the water-resistant “paperbark” is so easy to peel off the tree, it was used extensively by the aboriginal peoples of Australia to make small canoes, knife sheaths, and thatching for shelters. The pungent leaves were soaked in hot water and taken as a cure for cold coughs, and headaches – or they were simply picked from the tree and chewed. In World War ll cutters and producers of tea tree were exempt from military service until enough essential oil had been accumulated. It was issued to each soldier and sailor for them to treat tropical infections and other problems of warfare, including wounds.

Find it in: Astara, Blue Flame Purification Mask, $41.

Find it in: Buddha Nose, Detox Bath Salts, $20.

Find it in: Fresh, Sugar Acai Age Delay Body Cream, $65.