Health and Beauty

I finally took the leap on testing out activated charcoal and thought I’d report my findings.  Activated charcoal is currently taking the health scene by storm with its promises!  One of the most popular promises it makes is whiter teeth.

First I looked into what activated charcoal is and what properties it has.  It has the look, consistency and feel of the soot you’d find in your fireplace or campfire.  But what is so special about it that it’s being packaged and sold to us?

[Read more…] about Activated Charcoal, Is It Worth All the Hype?

Castor Oil has been on my radar for a while now.  It seems to be gaining a lot of attention for its natural health and beauty benefits.  I decided to put some of those theories to the test and see what I thought for myself.  I’m not going to lie, this one I was a little uneasy about.

Now when I initially thought about Castor Oil, two things immediately came to mind. First, it used to be a remedy to induce labor, which is now strongly discouraged. It does in fact have a “cleansing” effect on the colon.  The second thing that came to mind was motor oil.  Yep, Castrol motor oil and lubricants are made from Castor Oil.

[Read more…] about Castor Oil, My Surprising New Must-Have Beauty Product