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#Licorice, #lemonbalm and #marshmallow got together to take a long, warm bath in #apricotoil . . You probably guessed that I'm making #oilinfusions today. This particular one will be used to make my soothing Sea Buckthorn and Spearmint lip balm. ... . It will take a few weeks for all the beneficial compounds to perfectly blend together, but everything we care about in life takes patience and love, right? . . . . #naturallipbalm #seabuckthorn #spearmintessentialoil #indybeauty #madewithlove #madewithpatience #madeincanada #veganlipbalm #crueltyfree

Did you know? Aloe vera juice is recognized for its unique properties to soothe and moisturize dry, irritated and damaged skin. Rich in antioxidants such as beta carotene, vitamin C and E, aloe juice helps to improve the skin's natural firmness and texture. The "plant of immortality", as it was called by Egyptians, contains two hormones: Auxin and Gibberellins, which help with wound healing and reduce skin inflammation. I am a huge fan of this plant and its skin-lovin...g properties, so there's no surprise that I included it in quite a few of my products: 1. Hydrating Toner - Aloe, Rose & Fruit Extracts. 2. Hydrating Day Cream - Centella Asiatica, Rosehip & Hyaluronic Acid. 3. Cleansing Facial Mask with Plant Extracts & Clay for Dry, Sensitive or Aging Skin. Do you have a potted Aloe Vera plant in the house as I do? Are you just admiring its beauty and resilience or take advantage of its healing properties?

Toronto Vegetarian Association is turning 75 on June 19th and they are celebrating with a huge virtual fundraising gala and a silent auction. The auction runs until Saturday, June 20th at 8 pm directly on their Facebook page. You can bid on some wonderful products (some of mine among them), get them at a great price and support TVA at the same time. Here's the link to the auction page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/torontoveg/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10158507370704675&__tn__=-UCH-R

How can you not love raspberries? Just look at them and imagine the taste! Or better yet, go get some and enjoy the sweet freshness and antioxidant boost. Did you know that the tiny seeds contain an oil very high in Vitamin E and provitamin A identified as having potential for sun protection? Extracted without solvents or chemical processing, this cold-pressed, unrefined, pesticide-free oil is exceptionally light and sinks into the surface of the skin quickly, creating a dry..., but moisturized feel. Linoleic Acid (Omega 6), found at 52% in red raspberry oil plays a crucial role in maintaining the barrier and passage functions of the skin. The quick absorption carries additional plant nutrients into the layers of the skin to nourish and condition the cells. Red raspberry oil is also high in Alpha-Linoleic Acid (Omega 3) that helps relieve itching, redness and irritation of the skin. Our Hydrating Day Cream with Centella Asiatica, Rosehip & Hyaluronic Acid contains cold-pressed, unrefined raspberry seed oil among other skin-loving ingredients. It is a light cream, with a wonderful texture which penetrates your skin quickly, with a non-greasy finish. Perfect for day and summer time!

Continuing our facial acupressure series, today I want to introduce you to 2 more pressure points. Where are these points located? Point 4 is located between your eyebrows, which is the area also known as your third eye. Massage this point to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and reduce forehead wrinkles.... Point 5 is located in the middle of forehead, directly above point 4. To find it, slide your finger up slowly until you feel a small indentation. Massage this point to relieve stress and reduce forehead tension. How to engage these points? Massage them with your middle finger in small circular movements for 30 to 60 seconds per point. Alternatively, you can firmly press these points for the same amount of time. Stay tuned for more facial acupressure points. Have you used acupressure before? Please share your experience.

The Healthcare Worker Giveaway is now closed and we have a winner . Thanks to everyone who selflessly took the time to nominate a healthcare worker and recognize their sacrifice. Most importantly, I want to thank all the nominees. You are all true heroes for putting yourselves in harm’s way to keep us safe. Thank you for rising above the call of duty every single day, thank you for your professionalism, dedication and courage! And the winner is @kdonovan05! Congr...atulations and thank you for your brave work as a paramedic in Halton Region ! The self-care package will be mailed to you as soon as you DM us with your address. Stay safe and healthy, everyone, and stick around for future giveaways! PS: Check us out on Instagram (@sheerblends) to see all nominations and read more about healthcare workers' daily sacrifice.

Mother's Day 2020 will certainly be unusual with many of us not able to visit or hug our moms . However, there's always a way to let Mom know how much you love and appreciate her. Give her a call, mail or leave a gift on her porch or give her the gift of choice with a natural cosmetics gift card. To celebrate Mother's Day, all gift cards in our store are 15% off until the end of day Saturday, May 9th. Gift card is delivered to your email and you can either forward it ...to Mom or another special person or use it yourself. Buy a $50 gift card for $42.50, a $100 card for $85 or a $200 card for $170. Our gift cards have no additional processing fees. https://sheerblends.com/products/gift-card

SPECIAL GIVEAWAY This giveaway is a tribute to the healthcare heroes who are battling the coronavirus pandemic to keep us all safe. You carry an unimaginable burden on your shoulders, yet you continue to rise above the call of duty every single day despite the anxiety, fear and burnout. Thank you so much for your professionalism, dedication and courage! How to enter:... Tag a healthcare worker in the comments below and tell us why they deserve to win. Self-nominations are accepted. Following us would be appreciated, but it’s not necessary to win. Sharing this post will help to recognize the efforts of more healthcare workers and give them a chance to win, but it is not required to win. This giveaway is also on Instagram, so you can head over there if the person you want to nominate doesn’t have a Facebook account. The winner will be sent a self-care gift package containing three of our natural, vegan and cruelty-free skincare best-sellers: Precious Oils Serum with Prickly Pear and Baobab Cleansing Facial Mask with Plant Extracts and Clay Hydrating Toner with Aloe, Rose and Fruit Extracts Giveaway is open to Canada only and closes at 11:59 pm EST on Thursday, May 7th. The winner will be announced on Friday, May 8th. Want to join my recognition efforts and thank a healthcare hero? Do something nice for them. It can be as simple as sending a text or email to say thank you. If you want to do more, you can add a gift card to your email. Gift cards of $25, $50 or $100 are now available on our online store, ready to be instantly delivered by email along with your gratitude. . . . . . * This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook. By entering you confirm the release of Facebook of responsibility and agree to Facebook’s Terms of Use. See more

Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the phrase We are all in this together never rang more true than today. It’s more clear now than ever before that every single action we take as humanity will affect us all in one way or another, sooner or later. Let’s hit the reset button and make sure we, our children and the ones that come after us continue to have a place to call home. Be kind with the earth that sustains us all:... Cut down on what you throw away, reuse and recycle Buy clean products that use sustainable ingredients for your home and yourself Use energy-efficient light bulbs and switch the light off when leaving a room Stop eating meat (or eat less) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the killing of innocent souls Drive less, walk or bike more Plant a tree and advocate against deforestation Use less water Volunteer for cleanups in your community Happy Earth Day!

Perfect companions: rose quartz gua-sha tools and our Deep Nourishment Oil Serum. So many things I love about this! Gua-sha is a traditional East Asian healing technique, consisting in scraping the skin to relieve pain and tension in muscles and joints. While you can use vigorous scraping for the body, when used on the face gua-sha is much gentler and is meant to improve circulation and lymphatic drainage. If your face skin is lacking vibrancy and glow, you have to try the ...gua-sha technique. Before you start the massage, make sure you cleanse your face perfectly and then apply an oil serum on your face and neck. Our Deep Nourishment Oil Serum is perfect for this, since it will give you more glide time and feed your skin with vitamins and antioxidants at the same time. How to use the gua-sha tools: Move the tool in gentle gliding motions going upwards and outwards, starting from the center of the face, then use the tool to go down the sides of the neck to stimulate lymphatic drainage. Always use light pressure. A variety of crystals are used to make gua-sha tools: jade, rose quartz, fluorite etc. Choose the crystal that resonates with you. I chose rose quartz because it is so pretty, but also because it is a stone of self-love, encouraging you to be gentle with yourself and accept your flaws. When to use the gua-sha technique: There's no right or wrong time. I personally do it at night after cleansing and applying the oil. In the morning, I prefer to use my jade roller (more about this in another post). Have you used gua-sha tools before?

Dreaming of sun, blue waters and white sands. What is your go-to fantasy these days?

Life is beautiful. Life is fragile. In these moments when we are becoming acutely aware that our lives are hanging literally by a thread, let’s take a moment to breathe and observe the beauty around us.

Hope It will get worse before it gets better, but we need to find hope in little things to keep us going. New life growing in my garden fills my heart with hope. Snow drops !

I made a disinfecting bleach solution today and wanted to share the formula with you. So easy! Mix 4 tablespoons of bleach with 4 cups of distilled (or tap) water, pour in a sprayer bottle and use on surfaces that are touched often: door knobs, light switches, fridge handles etc. Make sure you use gloves when preparing and using the bleach solution. Stay healthy, my friends!