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All Natural Homemade Conditioner for Hair Growth/Health

October 9, 2020 by Jillian Leave a Comment

All Natural Homemade Conditioner for Hair Growth/Health

Growing up I had a big head of straight, brown hair. When I hit puberty, my hair became wavy and fine. It was never an issue because I had LOTS of hair, but it slowly began thinning. Recently, in the past several months, I have been shedding more than usual, to the point where it really concerned me. I was convinced it was a hormonal imbalance, but so far all of my blood tests have come back normal. There are other tests I can take to try to pin down the problem, and in the meantime, I want to treat the hair loss naturally. I found a great recipe that I have been making at home and share it in the video below!

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Filed Under: Health & Beauty Tagged With: all natural, all natural hair, androgenetic alopecia, cedarwood oil, clary sage oil, compassionate women, cruelty free, hair conditioner, hair health, hair loss, hair recipe, health and beauty, holistic, homemade, homeopathic, hormonal imbalance, jojoba oil, plant-based, pumpkinseed oil, remedy, rosemary oil, thicken hair, vegan

Berry & Herb Coconut Ice Cream Pops

July 14, 2015 by Jillian Leave a Comment

berry & herb coconut ice cream pops

berry & thyme coconut ice cream pops

strawberry & basil coconut ice cream pops

With all of the rain in central Texas these past few months, I ALMOST forgot it was summer. It hasn’t been it’s usual scorching self. And then my mom sent me some popsicle molds in my birthday package a few weeks ago and I finally got to use them this weekend – and oh yeah, it’s summer! Nothing screams summer like nice cold popsicles. But these are special popsicles. They are magical raw vegan popsicles. The coconut base is rich and creamy paired with frozen berries and fresh herbs. Toss in a little raw sugar to sweeten the deal and you’ve got homemade popsicles that are way better than anything store bought!

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Be Beautiful Inside & Out, Part 3

January 21, 2015 by Jillian Leave a Comment

All Natural Beauty Products

Hello there all you lovely ladies! This is the last blog post of a three part series on finding cruelty-free beauty products that are void of dangerous ingredients. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 if you haven’t already. And if you want to know more about going cruelty free, I wrote this article about picking humane beauty products that describes why it’s important.

Okay, let’s get started! Here’s why it’s so important to actually read the ingredients lists before buying beauty products (or any product for that matter):

Moisturizer – Since skin is the biggest organ, it’s sort of a big deal what we put on it because it absorbs everything and enters our bloodstream – and eventually – our body tissues. If we’re using moisturizers with harmful chemicals in it, those chemicals essentially become a part of us. Yikes! Look for organic products, and definitely stay away from the 4 P’s: parabens (they mimic estrogen and disrupt hormonal processes, and have been linked to cancer), propylene glycol (causes skin irritation and kidney/liver abnormalities), phenol carbolic acid (suspected to cause respiratory failure and circulatory collapse), and petroleum products such as mineral oil, paraffin and petrolatum (they create a plastic coating over the skin that clogs pores and allows for the build up of toxins, and can result in early aging signs and cancer). Also be aware of acrylamide (linked to mammary tumors), dioxane (carcinogenic), sodium laurel sulfates (also called SLS or SLES, it breaks down the moisture barrier of the skin with possible cause of hair loss. Will sometimes be sneakily described on the label as “coconut derived” or “comes from coconut.” Don’t be fooled!)

Oregano Oil

Instead of using products with these ingredients, here are some suggestions. You’re best bet is to use organic oils that are safe for the skin. I personally use oil of oregano (mixed with a little organic sunflower oil) because it’s moisturizing but also helps with acne and dermatitis. I buy it off Etsy.com from Hippiecrap (technically it’s called Hippieshit but gotta keep it PG for Etsy lol); it’s handmade by a lovely woman who grows her own oregano. You can find oil of oregano in most health and natural food stores, just make sure it’s not 100% oil of oregano, it’s too potent to be put on the skin that way. It should be infused with another oil like sunflower or olive. If the directions specifically tell you how to use it externally, then you’re probably good. You can also use other oils as moisturizers, such as coconut oil or argan oil. Sea buckthorn berry is great for the face and chock full of anti-oxidants. Oils can be used in moderation, just a few drops is usually good.

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Be Beautiful Inside and Out, Part 2

October 6, 2014 by Jillian Leave a Comment

Face cream and calendula flower

This is part 2 of my series about the little known toxins lurking in your everyday beauty products, and the safer alternatives to buying the cheap, big brands that are harmful to your body. If you missed it, here’s Be Beautiful Inside & Out, Part 1.

And here’s a quick reminder of why it’s important to buy cruelty-free products.

Natural Toothpaste

Toothpaste – Most people use toothpaste multiple times every day and never think there may be some serious toxins in a paste this is supposed to keep teeth healthy. Unfortunately, all the big brands contains a plethora of chemicals that do harm to the body. For years fluoride was touted as the end-all-be-all for strong pearly whites. I remember getting the fluoride foam treatment every time I went for a check up at the dentist. New studies show that sodium fluoride may be a possible neurotoxin, and the Food & Drug Administration now requires all toothpaste containing fluoride to label this warning on their product:

WARNING: Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, seek professional help or contact a poison control center immediately.”

Ummm, great. So glad I swallowed so much of that foam treatment when I was a kid. In fact, it takes a very small amount of sodium fluoride to cause symptoms of acute fluoride toxicity. If there’s a warning label on something as simple as toothpaste, I’m going to assume I probably should find a better option. Aside from that, big brands also contain sodium hydroxide (the chemical name for lye and a toxic drain cleaner), titanium dioxide (a possible carcinogen), and PVM.MA copolymer (a highly irritating binding agent). Don’t forget about 2 chemicals I discussed in part 1 – triclosan (classified as a pesticide) and sodium lauryl sulfate or SLS (used in products like garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers). Oh, and those pesky dyes and additives, like FD & C Blue Dyes 1 & 2 are made from coal tar oil and synthesized from petroleum, and can still be absorbed into your body even if you don’t swallow your toothpaste. Scary! I currently use Xyli-White from Now Solutions. It’s free of fluoride, SLS, gluten, parabens, and all the other chemicals we just discussed.

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Be Beautiful Inside and Out, Part 1

September 12, 2014 by Jillian Leave a Comment

Natural Beauty Products

A few weeks ago I wrote a post about what humane beauty products are, why it’s important to choose them, and some ideas on how to go about that. I decided to do a three part series so I can go into a bit more detail about the everyday products that most of us use, include some homemade substitutes, and remind everyone how easy it is to make the switch over to humane. I mean, if it’s so easy, why wouldn’t you?!

Nail polish – I love to paint my nails. I’ve been doing my own nails since I was a small child and I always get compliments on them. However, I never stopped to think that toxic chemicals could be in my nail polish. But, oh, they are. The majority of nail polishes contain the following: toluene (which is neurotoxic), formaldehyde (cancer-causing preservative), & dibutyl phthalate (or DPT, which interferes with reproductive hormones). Yuck, right? And just like your skin, your nails absorb whatever is put on them. Plus, many nail polish brands test on animals. Yuck again. Check this link out for a list of vegan nail polishes, it contains a lot of well known, easy-to-find brands on it. However, it’s important to find out if any of the brands contain the toxic trio (I’m very happy to report that OPI does not, which is great news, because I love them!) Best way to find out? Do your research. It’s so easy these days to find information on the internet, just make sure it’s a legitimate resource. I wouldn’t necessarily go to a product’s website, because products that claim they are chemical free, actually are not. I would check out websites like EWG’s Skin Deep as well as search for studies that have been done on products outside of the company. Your nails can look fabulous without harming your health or harming animals!

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Perfected my vegan pulled pork recipe 👅 Made so Perfected my vegan pulled pork recipe 👅 Made some tacos with it, a side of roasted potatoes, and my "magic" sauce 💯
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Vintage 1940s cameo ring. If my daughter didn't ha Vintage 1940s cameo ring. If my daughter didn't have such large paws, I'd pass my jewelry down to her 🐶
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Took a lot of coaxing but Stella ventured out to e Took a lot of coaxing but Stella ventured out to experience snow, and also peed in it as soon as she could 😂😂
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In the past week I made 2 deeeelicious lentil soup In the past week I made 2 deeeelicious lentil soups. The first is green lentils with potato and mushroom. The second is Greek Red Lentil soup that tastes like a gourmet tomato soup 🍅 and also has carrot, rosemary, lemon, and a hint of cumin. Both soups have kale because that makes them 💯% better. 
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One of the things that has interested me about the One of the things that has interested me about the horrific scene at the Capitol yesterday is the connection between veganism and colonialism. Some of the mob members yesterday were proudly covered in the skins of dead animals. To me, it's no surprise that white male supremacists are speceiests at their core. They believe they are inherently superior. They have historically compared people of color to animals, and treated them as sadistcally as they treat animals. In America, the government orchestrated the slaughtering of 60 million buffalo for no other reason than as a way to starve Indians into submission. Among other things, white supremacy and colonialism is linked to an obsession with killing, hunting, and dominating over others. So here are some bomb homemade VEGAN Butterfinger I made yesterday. Free of cruelty and made from plants. I'm not just vegan for the animals, I'm vegan for people because it is all connected.
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My little wheel of crystals ✨🌈 I researched e My little wheel of crystals ✨🌈 I researched each one, including their healing properties, and wrote a blog post about them (link in bio) 🌙🌟
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Stella's New Year goal is for you to follow her @c Stella's New Year goal is for you to follow her @cindersmella_stella 🎉🎉
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I made this creamy cauliflower dip today and it wa I made this creamy cauliflower dip today and it was delicious with my salad 😋🥗 Cashews, roasted cauliflower, fresh rosemary, lemon juice, and spices 🍽️
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Took a break from audio editing to make my own coc Took a break from audio editing to make my own coconut syrup for some iced coffee 🥥☕ It was my first time making it. Next time, less sugar and more steep time! 
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My first attempt at chickpea tuna salad 🐟 and i My first attempt at chickpea tuna salad 🐟 and it was amazing! It tasted like the real thing. I used chickpeas, fresh dill, lemon juice, chopped pickle, vegan mayo, s&p, and garlic powder topped with red onion and on a bed of spinach and tomatoes 🥗
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I hate selfies but I loveee this Frida Kahlo shirt I hate selfies but I loveee this Frida Kahlo shirt I found for 10 bucks!! 🤯🤯
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Another successful Hanukkah! Stella is scared of a Another successful Hanukkah! Stella is scared of any kind of fire but she still helped light the menorah every night, then we went across the living room to turn the lights on the Xmas tree because one December holiday just isn't enough! 🕎🎄
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Adventures in vegan & gluten free pizza making! 🍕 The first pizza has homemade alfredo sauce (from cashews), mozzarella, chicken, mushroom, kalamata olive, kale, and shallot. The second one has tomato sauce, cheddar cheese, Beyond sausage, onion, broccoli, and mushroom. Both are topped with vegan ricotta. The pizza dough was pretty good, found it at a natural foods store 😋
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Last night I was in bed and realized I hadn't seen Last night I was in bed and realized I hadn't seen Pixie in a while. I got up to look for her and she was nowhere to be found. I kept calling her and looked in every nook and cranny of my house. I thought something terrible happened to her. Then I noticed a pillow moving. She was sleeping inside the pillowcase next to me the whole time. I didn't even know she could climb onto the bed by herself 😂😂
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Keeping it handy. Gotta manifest that positivity 🌜🌈✨💎
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Good 'ol Tofurky on ThanksLiving Day 🦃🦃 . . Good 'ol Tofurky on ThanksLiving Day 🦃🦃 
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