Detox Bath with Magnesium Bath Flakes & Lavender Essential Oil

Oh yes! Picture it now....a hot bath, a tall glass of lemon water, a couple of candles and the scent of lavender in the air. Awwwww. It sounds lovely, doesn't it?

Well, what are you waiting for? Let's get this home spa going! Be sure to set aside 40 minutes! Yes, I know...40 minutes seems like a long time. But! Once a week....to take 40 minutes for yourself to relax and stay healthy....that doesn't seem like too much to ask. :)

Detox Baths! So simple, so relaxing and SO good for you. Just three simple, easy to find ingredients will get you on your way to detoxification! YIPPIE!

Did you know that 75% of U.S. residents have a magnesium deficiency?! Magnesium deficiencies can lead to chronic pain, ticks, restless leg, fatigue, nausea, muscle cramps, poor sleep, and anxiety! OOFDA! Let's take care of ourselves and get going on these detox baths! NOW!!

Here's a fabulous article from Ancient Minerals regarding magnesium deficiencies that you will want to take a look at: http://www.ancient-minerals.com/magnesium-deficiency/need-more/


Here is what you will need to do:

• Once a week, take a nice hot bath (not too hot, you have to be in there for awhile).
• While filling the bath tub, pour 1 to 2 cups of Magnesium Bath Flakes into the running water.
• While filling the bath tub, pour in 1 cup of Baking Soda.  
• Next, add 6-8 drops of Spark Naturals Lavender Essential Oil.
• Swish the ingredients around a bit.
• Climb in ma-lady! It's time for a relaxing tubby! Stay in there for 40 minutes and drink lots of cold water. ENJOY!

Detox Baths for Kiddos?
Sure! Use 1/2 cup of magnesium bath flakes, 1/2 cup of baking soda and just 1-2 drops of lavender essential oil.

Not feeling well? Take the detox bath above and start feeling better, faster! Have a headache or migraine? Take the detox bath above and relieve your symptoms faster! Have psoriasis? Take the detox bath above and start soothing away your painful psoriasis! There are so many possibilities to a detox bath! Experiment! And enjoy the relaxation! The first 20 minutes of the bath is said to remove the toxins from your system, while the other 20 is to allow for the minerals to be absorbed by your body. Isn't science cool!?

Trouble getting in and out of a tub or have an open sore on your body? Here's an alternative detox bath just for you!:

• Once a week, fill a plastic container, large/deep pan or foot bath with hot/warm water.
• While filling the container, add a half a cup of magnesium bath flakes, 1/2 cup of baking soda and 1-2 drops of Spark Naturals Lavender Essential Oil.
• Swish the ingredients around a bit.
• Put your tootsies (feet) in there and sit for 40 minutes. ENJOY!!! Be sure to drink lots of cold water while you relax to help with the detox process.

Use coupon code CURLY to order your lavender essential oil from www.sparknaturals.com

Important things to know regarding Detox Baths:

• Always check with your doctor before starting this or any detox regimen…especially if you are suffering from any sort of health problems.
• Do not do a detox bath if you are pregnant, dehydrated, have heart problems, or open sores (the salt will burn!).
• If you feel uncomfortable, dizzy, or short of breath, get out of the bath immediately.
• If you have never done a detox bath before, start with only 1/2 cup of bath salts and work up.
• Make sure the water is not too hot or you won’t be able to stay in it long.  You want to soak for 20 to 40 minutes.
• Always keep a large glass of water next to the bath tub so you can re-hydrate during the bath.
• If you don’t feel like doing a full bath, do a foot bath instead!
• Do not use soap in your bath water…it will interfere with the detoxification process.

A special 'Thank You' to my favorite blogger, Rebecca at Camp Wander for her Magnesium Bath Flake Detox Bath tips!

Go check her blog out! It's fabulous and full of amazing essential oil uses. ENJOY!!

Lavender Essential Oil for Eyelash Growth & Thickening

Do you have "issues" with your eyelashes falling out or looking thin? I do! It seems like every winter, my eyelashes start thinning out and looking pretty pathetic. I discovered an EASY fix to this problem! LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL! Yep, that's it.

 

A simple daily regiment of applying mascara that contains 2 drops of lavender essential oil will get those sad little lashes growing and thickening in just a few weeks. I literally started noticing a difference within 2 weeks. My eyelashes went from short and thin to long and thick. JUST LIKE THAT (I just snapped my fingers).  I made a video (my first one!) and uploaded it below so you can see how easy this is!

Directions for a NEW bottle of mascara:

• Remove the mascara applicator
• Put 2 drops of Lavender Essential Oil into the bottle
• Replace the mascara applicator and gently swirl the applicator (NEVER PUMP a mascara applicator. It pushes in air which helps bacteria grow. BAD!)
• Each time you apply your mascara, simply swirl the applicator first to mix up the Lavender Essential Oil in the tube. GOOD TO GO!

Directions for a 1/2 used bottle of mascara:

• Remove the mascara applicator
• Put 1 drop of Lavender Essential Oil into the bottle
• Replace the mascara applicator and gently swirl the applicator (NEVER PUMP a mascara applicator. It pushes in air which helps bacteria grow. BAD!)
• Each time you apply your mascara, simply swirl the applicator first to mix up the Lavender Essential Oil in the tube. GOOD TO GO!

Here's the video tutorial I promised! I hope it helps you out :)

If you are on a mobile device, click HERE or click this link to watch the tutorial on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvC4M9S9_nI

And as always....
You can click on any of the product names above to go directly to the Spark Naturals website to order.

Use coupon code CURLY to save 10% on your orders from www.sparknaturals.com

Suffering from Anxiety and Emotional Stress? LXR (Liquid Xanax) Blend to the Rescue!

I have always struggled with anxiety. Even in childhood, I was deemed a "worry wart" long before I knew what that was. I can remember being so scared to go to school, I would cry and cry until my mom could talk me down from my anxiety filled moment. In first grade, I would bring a photo of my mom, my stuffed Ernie doll and my two baby blankets (people blanket and lion blanket) to school with me every day. They helped me get by. Luckily, I had a very understanding 1st grade teacher (Mrs. Goldner).

But, now that I'm an adult, it's not so easy, or accepted, to carry around a picture of my mom, Ernie doll and baby blanket. Yah know? I have always taken a lot on at one time. For instance, right now, I have a full time job, I'm taking 4 college courses, I make and sell jewelry on Etsy (www.etsy.com/shop/CurlysOwlParliament), I operate this blog, and I have a husband and son to care for. Things are always very busy for me!

Anxiety comes in many forms. For me, its the feeling of being overwhelmed. I get shaky and feel like I'm about to erupt with tears. I feel like I am on this huge adrenaline rush that won't end. What's helped me emencly is HerbaLife's 'Relax Now' supplement. It's an all natural, high quality supplement that can be taken once or twice a day to, well...RELAX! I take one each morning. I have noticed a HUGE difference in my mood. Sure, I still feel anxious, but it's tolerable now. I also discovered a Spark Naturals blend called LXR. It got it's name from being a natural form of Xanax for all us herbal lovin' ladies sufferin' from anxiety and such.... so, it's called Liquid Xanax, or LXR. This blend was specifically designed for people with Emotional Stress, Anxiety and Depression. Ding Ding Ding! I had to try it for my anxiety!

Now, LXR Blend hasn't been available as an individual essential oil until....TODAY! Seriously, like 3 minutes ago, it was released as an individual oil to purchase from Spark Naturals, instead of only being available in the Spark Naturals Sanity Saver Kit. 


Here is what you will need to get started with applying LXR DAILY (use it daily for best results):

Topical Application:

• Roller bottle
• Fractionated Coconut Oil
• LXR Blend

Fill the roller bottle half full with fractionated coconut oil. Then, fill the rest of the roller bottle with LXR Blend. Replace the cover of the roller bottle and gently shake. Apply daily to the bottom of your feet and toes and to the back of your next near your brain stem (very base of your skull).

    
Diffusing in the Air:

• Aromatherapy Diffuser
• LXR Blend

Fill the diffuser with the indicated amount of water. Drip 3-6 drops of LXR Blend into the Aromatherapy Diffuser and turn it on. Allow to run throughout the day. 

It's time to get relief from your depression, stress and anxiety! Try LXR Blend!!! IT WORKS!

**All of the items listed above of from Spark Naturals (www.sparknaturals.com). They are links directly to the Spark Natural item on the website. Click away my darlings!

~*Use coupon code CURLY to save 10% at www.sparknaturals.com

All Natural Muscle Rub

 

 
Now that we've officially hit the middle of winter, how many of you are feeling the aches and pains of sitting inside all day? I know I am! Along with the other half of the U.S. getting hit with snow and cold this week. My bones and muscles are so achy these days with all the cold weather, dry wind and well....laziness that has set in. Here's an easy and affective muscle rub that can be put together right now and used any time you feel the aches coming on, whether it be from this weather, from the flu or from being active :)

Muscle Rub
9 drops of Spark Naturals Peppermint Essential Oil
5 drops of Spark Naturals Clove Bud Essential Oil
9 drops of Spark Naturals Wintergreen Essential Oil
6 drops of Spark Naturals Ginger Essential Oil
3-4 teaspoons of the carrier oil of your choice (Fractionated Coconut, Grapeseed, Sweet Almond)
A dark blue 10mL roller bottle

Apply to any and all areas that are feeling sore! Knees, ankles, necks, backs, shoulders, hands and fingers!

As always, use coupon code CURLY to save 10% on all your purchases from Spark Naturals. 

The items listed above are links directly to the Spark Naturals product.

Share the Love Essential Oil Giveaway

Our first BIG GIVEAWAY! How exciting! Curly Loves Essential Oils and a bunch of our Essential Oil Blogging Buddies have joined up to bring you this AWESOME "Share the Love" Essential Oil Giveaway....just in time for Valentine's Day.

All you have to do to enter the giveaway is follow the instructions in each of the Rafflecopter links below. SUPER EASY....any you will end up finding a bunch more blogs, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook pages about Essential Oils that you will LOVE LOVE LOVE! WOOHOO!

The Share the Love Essential Oil Giveaway runs from February 2nd through February 10th. The winner will be announced February 10th after 9pm.

The winner will receive:

• 2 - Spark Naturals Essential 4 Packs
• 2 - 5ml bottles of Spark Naturals Oregano Essential Oil
• 2 - 5ml bottles of Spark Naturals Shield Blend
• 4 - 10ml Spark Naturals Roller Bottles

OOFDA! That's a lot! Enough to keep one of everything for yourself and give one to a friend! Or hoard it all for yourself....that's cool too!


a Rafflecopter giveaway

Other stuff to consider when entering:

• Winners must be U.S. residents, age 18 or older
• The winning entry will be verified to ensure entries are valid and true.
• The winner will have 48 hours to reply to an email before a new winner will be selected.

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If you just can't wait to see if you win the giveaway, you can buy all of the items from Spark Naturals by clicking the product names above. They are LINKS.

Use coupon code CURLY to save 10% at www.sparknaturals.com

And for your reading enjoyment....Here are the links to each of the bloggers bringing you this awesome giveaway!! Including....yours truly.

A Mouse In My Kitchen

Patti's Place

The Granola Mommy

Life Inside Nickie's Little Bubble

Just Trixie

Bobbins N' Thread

Clothesline Chic

The Gray Area
Abundance of Goodness

Enjoy Life Anyway

Natural Mama

Curly Loves Essential Oils

Backdoor Survival

Haute Mess Mama

Crunchy Urban Mama

Simple Sunsets

 

 

 

The Amazing Marjoram: How to Use this Underappreciated Essential Oil

For my first post in February, I want to focus on Marjoram Essential Oil....which also happens to be Spark Naturals Oil of the Month in their "Oil of the Month Club."

The Spark Naturals Oil of the Month Club is the best value out there! All of the oils are 15ml bottles and are shipped to you once a month on the same date you ordered the product. So, if I join the Spark Naturals Oil of the Month Club today (February 1st) my next Oil of the Month would be shipped to me on March 1st, then April 1st....you get the idea.

It costs just $15.99 a month...INCLUDING shipping and tax! This is an awesome way to collect great oils at a discounted price!

Not ready to commit to a monthly essential oil? No problem! You can order Marjoram Essential Oil all on it's own by clicking on the links within this blog post. Get it? Click on "Marjoram Essential Oil" and it will bring you to Marjoram Essential Oil on the Spark Naturals website. NICE!

Use coupon code CURLY to save 10%

(coupon code does not apply to Oil of the Month purchases)

Marjoram Essential Oil has some pretty amazing properties, including: analgesic, antispasmodic, anaphrodisiac, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, cephalic, cordial, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emenagogue, expectorant, fungicidal, hypotensive, laxative, nervine, sedative, stomachic, vasodilator and vulnerary substance. HOLY MOLY! That's a lot of amazing stuff!

When I first heard of Marjoram Essential Oil, much like the other oils I consider buying, I wondered what it smelt like. It's actually pretty yummy smelling. Very woodsy, spicy...maybe a bit campfire like. I like it!

Marjoram Essential Oil has plenty of uses, including:

• boost circulation
• relax muscles
• balance the mind
• warming and pain killing
• ease coughs and congestion
• relieve headaches
• relieve tension and stress
• ease sore joints, muscles and nerves
• aid with digestion or as a diuretic
• ease insomnia
• ease grief
• ease hyperactivity

Pretty impressive! Ready to give it a try?

Here's how to use it for each of the ailments listed above AND MORE!

Diffuse in a Spark Naturals Diffuser to help with:

• coughs
• headaches
• asthma
• bronchitis
• congestion
• tension or to relieve stress
• anxiety
• grief
• hyperactivity
• croup

Apply topically with a Spark Naturals Roller Bottle for:

• sore joints, muscles and nerves
• arthritis pain or rheumatism
• stiffness
• sprained muscles
• bronchitis (apply to chest)
• asthma (apply to chest)
• coughs (apply to chest)
• constipation (apply to lower back)
• indigestion (apply to lower back)
• high blood pressure (apply to full body)
• headaches (apply to temples and neck)
• menstrual cramps (apply to lower abdomen and lower back)
• croup (apply to chest/stomach and upper/mid back-- because this is something that happens to children, please DILUTE the essential oil. Make a 50/50 mix in the roller bottle of Spark Naturals Fractionated Coconut Oil or Grapeseed Oil and the Marjoram Essential Oil)

Take 3 drops in a shot glass of water daily to:

• aid digestion or as a diuretic
• help with constipation
• help with indigestion

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Use coupon code CURLY to save 10% at www.sparknaturals.com

(coupon code does not apply to Oil of the Month purchases)

Semi-DIY Essential Oil Body Care and Household Items

How many of you LOVE essential oils and LOVE to make your own goodies, but just don't have the time? I hear ya, sista. There are so many amazing DIY body care or household items that I want to make, but just can't make the time for in my busy schedule.

Here are some SUPER easy semi-DIY items that you will LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Hand Sanitizer

Semi-DIY Version:

I've made DIY hand sanitizer before, using aloe vera gel (the kind you use when you get a sun burn) and rubbing alcohol...but....this takes time! So...here's an easier way to go for the time-deprived:

• Order Spark Naturals e-Spa Hand Sanitizer HERE
• Order Spark Naturals Shield Blend HERE

 
Add 15 drops of Shield Blend to every 4oz of the Hand Sanitizer. The hand sanitizer comes in a 4oz bottle that has a squeeze cap and an 8oz bottle that has a pump. Either are great, but the pump is so nice if you are keeping this out on your desk and not carrying it in your purse or diaper bag. Shake that baby up! What do you have? EXTRA strength hand sanitizer that REALLY kills the germs, is safe for EVERYONE in the family and smells like Christmas! YEAH! I have a 4oz bottle of this semi-DIY hand sanitizer combo on my desk at work. It smells SO good!

Real DIY Version:

If you happen to have some time to kill and need to get those creative juices flowing, here's how to make DIY hand sanitizer:

• 2 Tablespoons Vodka
• 2 Tablespoons of Water
• 1 teaspoon of Aloe Vera Juice (Find in the organic section at most grocery stores, co-ops, vitamin stores...pretty much any where)
• 1/2 teaspoon of Vegetable Glycerin (Find in the organic section at most grocery stores and co-ops)
• 2 drops Spark Naturals Rosemary Essential Oil
• 2 drops Spark Naturals Clove Bud Essential Oil
• 2 drops Spark Naturals Eucalyptus Essential Oil
• 2 drops Spark Naturals Cinnamon Essential Oil
• 2 oz. Spark Naturals Blue Glass Spray Bottle

Add ingredients to a bowl. Stir that baby up REAL good :) Pour it into a dark colored, 2oz. size glass spray bottle. I say dark and glass because essential oils will break down when exposed directly to light and can also leech plastic. Not good. This recipe makes a little more than one, 2 oz. bottle. Use the little that is left after filling the bottle to slather your hands. :) Making a bunch for all your office buddies or all of your child's classmates? Just multiply the recipe above for the proper amount that you need.

Lotion

Semi-DIY Version:

LOTION! I LOVE LOTION! Ever made your own? It's AWESOME. But, I have an alternative that is just as good...maybe even better. Here's what ya do:

•  Order Spark Naturals Unscented Hand and Body Lotion HERE
• Order Spark Naturals Lavender Essential Oil HERE
• Order a few glass 2.3 oz. glass jars from Spark Naturals HERE
  
  
  

  

 Fill the glass jars with Spark Naturals Unscented Hand and Body Lotion into each jar. Next, add 15 drops of Lavender Essential Oil to the jar. Mix gently with a stir stick or metal knife. And that's it! EASY! Now you have AWESOME smelling lotion that soothes dry skin and heals it with essential oils. LOVE!






You could switch up the essential oil in the lotion,too! Not into Lavender? No problem. Just substitute the Lavender for a different essential oil. Another yummy smelling essential oil you may like is Wild Orange Essential Oil by Spark Naturals. It smells just like a fresh peeled orange.

Real DIY Version:

Okay...so it's not "really" lotion but it's even better. It's SALVE! This takes a few extra ingredients and supplies, but it makes a TON, keeps your hands moisturized longer than lotion and it smells AMAZING! Plus, it HEALS! HEALS, I TELL YA! Follow the recipe at the link below from a past blog I posted. It's worth it!

• All Purpose Healing Salve Blog Post
  
  

Pump-able Anti-Bacterial Hand Soap

Semi-DIY Version:

The best defense against getting sick is washing your hands! Wash them multiple times a day. A LOT! Here is a quick anti-bacterial handsoap that is great to have by all your sinks:

• Order an 8 oz bottle of Spark Naturals Hand Soap (8 oz comes with a pump, 4 oz comes with a squeeze cap) HERE
• Order a bottle of Spark Naturals Shield Blend HERE

 Add 15 drops to every 4oz of the hand soap. (8oz bottle = 30 drops, 4oz bottle = 15 drops). Shake that puppy up! You are good to go! Shield is Spark Naturals best defense against germs, sickness and gross stuff. You know? Gross stuff!


Real DIY Version:
Okay, now this real DIY version isn't too hard. It's actually kind of easy! And it smells amazing!

• 2 Tablespoons of UNSCENTED/Baby Mild Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap (You can find this at any grocery store, big box store or co-op).
• 1 Cup of Distilled Water or Bottled Water (as long as it's filtered water, it's okay)
• 5 drops of Spark Naturals Shield Blend
• Empty soap dispenser. They have some really cute ones at the Dollar Store! Or you can use an empty one you have laying around the house.

 Mix all of the ingredients into a bowl. Funnel it into the soap dispenser. That's it! 

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Have fun getting creative with these! I hope you love them all!

All of the products named above are LINKS to their listing on www.sparknaturals.com for easy ordering. 

Be sure to use coupon code CURLY to save 10% on your purchases!