All posts tagged: Health

Beat the Heat: Chia Fresca

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You guys know I adore chia seeds and that I like to put them in or on just about everything! I’ve seen a lot of Instagram pictures featuring this super refreshing drink (Chia Fresca) and decided to give it a go!   Chia seeds are chalk full of Omega-3s, protein, calcium, and fiber, making Chia Fresca the perfect substitute for an energy drink. Check out the recipe below! 1-2 Tbsp. Organic Black Chia Seeds 2 Cups of Water Juice of 1/2 a Lemon or Lime Your choice of Sweetener (Agave, Stevia, etc.) Try using Coconut Water, instead of plain water, for an extra boost of vitamins, minerals, and other goodies!   Let me know how you like to use chia seeds in the comments below or on Twitter (@Beautybolt). UNT, Natalie ϟ photo: Oh She Glows

Acure Organics Day & Night Creams

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Beauty Bolts: ϟϟϟ It’s the first day of June and summer is finally upon us! The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and the fresh scent of flowers flows through the air! With the change in season comes a change in skin care!… Actually, the products that I have been using since September finally ran out. It was definitely a sad moment when I pushed down on the pump of my Yes to Blueberries Age Refresh Intensive Moisturizing Night Repair Cream and was met with an empty hand. ‘Twas disappointing, but we had a good run (I actually kept the empty bottle for a few weeks before finally throwing it out). I began hunting for the next product that I should try and stumbled upon Acure Organics. A few things that peeked my interest were the brands use of something they call a “curoxidant blend” (freeze dried and blended Acai, Pomegranate, Blackberry, Rosehips, and Rooibos), CGF (Chlorella Growth Factor), and plant stem cells. The natural beauty enthusiast in me got really excited by all of the natural goodies …

Energizing Scalp Exfoliant!

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Missing that fresh-from-the-salon, tingly scalp feeling? I know I do! It’s like hair stylists have magic hands. I don’t know how they do it but they manage to scratch your scalp in the most satisfying way known to man, leaving you itch free for days! From time to time I suffer from that incredibly embarrassing itchy scalp that makes the person sitting next to you want to  run away in fear of getting lice (rest assured friends, not a single louse has nested upon this head). It’s that itch you can’t resist, but in a few moments you will have the perfect weapon to nip that pain in the bud! We exfoliate our face and our bodies (or at least we should), but I think most people forget about their scalp. The scalp is just like the rest of your body, and trust me you need to exfoliate it! Sometimes our products, dead skin, and sebum get stuck on our scalp and shampooing isn’t always enough to get rid  of it. Making an exfoliant is pretty simple. Just …

Aubrey Organics GPB Balancing Conditioner (Lavendar & Ylang Ylang)

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Beauty Bolts: ϟϟϟϟϟ Let me start out by saying that this conditioner is absolutely fantastic! I used to use it a couple years ago (back when it only came in one scent). I loved the product, but I stopped using it after the first bottle ran out because it smelt soooo bad. After suffering some massive breakage, and hearing about the new scents, I decided to give it another go! Glycoprotein and Milk protein work to smooth and strengthen each strand of hair, while aloe replenishes moisture. I prefer to use the conditioner the night before I wash my hair, as a deep conditioner. When I get up, I finger detangle and then hop in the shower and wash my hair as per usual. I have a lot of hair, but it is very fine and usually gets tangled when I shampoo. My hair was pretty much tangle free while I washed my hair and I had very little post-wash breakage! My hair was left feeling soft, shiny, and smooth which is not a normal …