The sunscreen you buy from the store has a few questionable ingredients you will want to avoid.  As usual, buying all-natural organic brands can be expensive, so making your own is the best option. Because this sunscreen cream has the active ingredient is zinc oxide, it is safe to use on babies under 6 months of age. 

The more people learn about what we put on our skin. the more you realize that making a homemade sunscreen product has become more of a priority.

Reasons not to use Conventional Sunscreen:

• Nano zinc oxide is zinc oxide with particles small enough that they can go deep into the layers of skin. That’s not safe, and it leaves the top layers of skin unprotected.
• Non-biodegradable chemicals lurk in commercial sunscreens. These chemicals are carcinogenic and are hormone disruptors. Remember how our skin rapidly absorbs whatever we put on it? We definitely won’t want these chemicals being absorbed into our bloodstream!
• Conventional sunscreens carry these chemicals deep into the body. Once the chemicals are deep within the skin’s layers, they can react with UV light and cause skin damage. In fact, commercial sunscreens can actually raise skin cancer risk

How to make Homemade Non-toxic Sunscreen Lotion:

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Organic Beeswax
• 2 oz. Tallow
• 2 oz. Organic Coconut Oil
• 1 oz. Carrot Seed Oil
• 2 oz  Organic Argan or Jojoba Oil  
• 2 oz. Non Nano Zinc Oxide

1. Weigh all ingredients and put them on the top of a double boiler. 
2. When all ingredients are melted, mix well with a whisk. 
3. Allow mixture to cool slightly.
4. When the mixture just starts to thicken but is still pourable, put in glass jars or silicone tubes. 
5. As it cools it will solidify

Why use Tallow?

Tallow has an abundance of skin-friendly nutrients, including fat-soluble vitamins and antioxidants.  It is an intense moisturizer that assists in retaining the skin’s natural moisture. It replenishes the building blocks of our skin that decrease with age. It’s non-greasy, won’t clog your pores, is long-lasting and is 100% natural.

Substitutions for Tallow:

1. Shea Butter
2. Cocoa Butter
3. Almond Oil
4. Avacado Oil

Try Making it!

It works great. Protects us from sunburn every single time.  Safe enough for very young children to use. 

You can also contact The Rooted Haven to purchase it!

Enjoy…

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Most people think of what magnesium does for their overall body/health.

Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a role in hundreds of human enzyme reactions and several critical bodily functions.

Some of the processes that magnesium contributes to: 

• regulation of nerve signaling
• muscle activity
• blood sugar balance
• heart rhythm
• immune system function
• blood pressure
• creating protein
• bones
• DNA

How Does Magnesium Affect The Skin?

Magnesium plays an important role in hundreds of biochemical reactions in the body. And while magnesium benefits your “insides”, it absolutely can benefit your outsides as well.

A few of the ways that magnesium has a positive effect on your skin include:

1. Improves Overall Appearance
   Having low levels of magnesium can result in a deficiency in essential fatty acids that support the skin. These acids play an important role in keeping skin moisturized and maintaining elasticity.
2. Lowers Cortisol Levels
   Inflammation is a major trigger for several skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne breakouts.Sufficient magnesium can help to inhibit the release of the neurotransmitters that trigger stress and anxiety, lowering the amount and frequency of cortisol and potentially helping with inflammation. 
3. Regulates Cellular Repair and Regeneration
   Your body is made up of billions of cells working together to keep you alive and well. Magnesium helps your cells in by regulating cell metabolism, supporting DNA replication to store information that’s passed onto new cells once created, and repairing damaged or weakened cells. The stronger and healthier your cells, the stronger and healthier you’ll be.
4. Reduces Hyperpigmentation and Sun Damage
   When you experience direct sunlight exposure, you’re being showered with ultraviolet radiation. With prolonged exposure, these ultraviolet rays can damage the skin due and lead to severe cellular damage, commonly resulting in the appearance of “sunspots,” the name for hyperpigmentation. Think of magnesium almost like an internal sunscreen. You absolutely should still use external sunscreen, but maintaining sufficient magnesium can boost your natural protection from sun damage.
5. Soothes Redness and Inflammation
   As a response to inflammation, your liver releases a substance called C-reactive protein, or CRP. This protein binds to various cells and acts as an early defense against infections High levels of CRP also contribute to a systemic inflammatory response. Magnesium has been shown to reduce the level of CRP in the blood and lower inflammation in the body and redness.

Magnesium Facial Cream benefits:

• Magnesium helps improve your skin’s overall appearance
• Reducing acne
•  Skin disorders by lowering cortisol levels
• Stabilizing hormonal imbalances
• Improving cellular process

Magnesium is the way to go for individuals who want to reduce redness or rosacea!

The Rooted Haven’s Magnesium Cream is just what you need!

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First, the reason Tallow is beneficial in skincare is it really closely mimics the fats and oils we have naturally in our skin. 

As we get older, our skin slows down on the production of these oils that keep our skin soft, and youthful-looking.

Grass-fed tallow helps put back what time takes away.
Rejuvenating the appearance of the skin, as well as smoothing out the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

WHAT IS TALLOW?

• It’s is an incredibly nourishing, vitamin-rich form of pure, rendered animal fat.
• Healthy fats are actually beneficial AND essential when it comes to our overall health, starting at a cellular level.

 Tallow (specifically from grass-fed cows), is a game-changer. Not only is beef tallow a healthy cooking fat, but it also acts as a topical superfood for the skin!

WHY IS TALLOW WORK IN SKINCARE?

Tallow is incredibly effective in improving skin cell health due to the similar makeup it has to our skin. Our cell membranes are made up of mostly fatty acids, with at least 50% being saturated fats. Tallow is also made up of about 50% saturated fats – with the remaining amount being monounsaturated – making it compatible with our cell biology and powerfully nourishing for our cell health.

WHAT IS IN TALLOW?

• • Vitamin A – encourages the production of collagen, elastin, and healthy skin cells + strengthens tissue to keep skin firm, smooth and youthful while helping to heal skin issues from acne to aging.
  • Vitamin D – contributes to skin cell development, repair, metabolism, and immune function + protects and rejuvenates the skin by protecting against free radicals that cause premature aging.
  • Vitamin K – an important role in skin tone, texture, and overall health + soothes skin inflammation and irritations while helping to speed up the healing process.
  • Vitamin E – Powerful antioxidant that repairs and reverses free radical damage + deeply hydrates and promotes healing in skin’s appearance.

CAN ANYONE USE PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN TALLOW?

• Tallow is safe + effective for every area of the body (even for babies!)
• It is readily absorbed by the skin (because of its similar structure) leaving skin looking radiant, rather than oily.

WHAT PRODUCTS CAN INCLUDE TALLOW?

• Facial Creams
• Body Butter
• Lotion Bars
• Lip Balm
• Deodorant

All of these products can be made with Tallow to create a beautifying blend of responsibly sourced animal fats + organic plant oils that work together to deeply moisturize and nourish the skin.

Our skin needs these nutrients and fats together in order to stay healthy, elastic and balanced.

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Do you want to make an Easy Facial Moisturizer?  It truly doesn’t have to be complicated.  It doesn’t have to be expensive.  Plus it can be good for you!  With just a few ingredients, you can have your personalized easy facial moisturizer ready in minutes.

Many of the products in department stores or cosmetic stores include many ingredients. Simplicity is usually the very best recipe one can find.

Oils For Facial Moisturizers:

• Coconut Oil.  It is rich in fatty acids – lauric acid which also includes antibacterial or antimicrobial activities. Super hydrating especially for dry, sensitive, or dermatitis. Helps lock in moisture that may be lost.
• Sweet Almond Oil. It reduces puffiness and under-eye circles.  Improves complexion and skin tone. Treats dry skin. Improves acne. Helps reverse sun damage.
• Shea Butter.  Works great as an anti-inflammatory and moisturizer. Shea butter also contains linoleic acid which helps hydrate the skin and anti-aging.  It helps fight breakouts. …
• Argan Oil.  Rich in antioxidants that help protect against environmental damage. High in fatty acids. Anti-inflammatory.  Can be used by all skin types as those with dry skin will benefit from its moisturizing properties, while those with oily skin may also find it tolerable as it is lightweight and won’t leave the skin feeling greasy.
• Carrot Seed Oil. anti-aging effects. Combining skin-mending vitamin A, collagen-boosting vitamin C, and moisturizing vitamin E, this essential oil helps smooth lines and repair sun damage, scars, and any other skin trauma. Carrot Seed Oil stimulates circulation as well as brain and nerve functions. Its warm, earthy, woody, and herbaceous scent that has a soothing, refreshing, and grounding effect that is known to diminish feelings of fatigue, weakness, anxiety, and stress.

Essential Oils to add to Facial Moisturizer:

Lemongrass oil:  Helps with brightening and toning.  Also helps reduce acne. It has antiseptic and astringent properties. Keeps skin glowing while sterilizing the pores and strengthening the facial skin.

Lavender oil:  It has the ability to restore the complexion and reduce acne, all while soothing you.

Chamomile oil:  Promotes healthy skin with its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.  

Easy FACIAL MOISTURIZER

1/2 cup Shea Butter

1 Tablespoon Argan Oil

1 Tablespoon Carrot Seed Oil

Essential Oils combination:  Lemongrass (5 drops), Lavender (10 drops), and Chamomile (5 drops)

1. Pour argan oil and shea butter into a double boiler.  Allow the shea butter to melt and blend the two ingredients.
2. Remove from heat and add the Carrot Seed Oil. Blend well.
3. Add the essential oils and blend again.
4. Store in a glass container.

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Do you want to a natural way to clear up acne or other ways to get that glow?  Handcrafted Facial Masks for Acne do not have to be difficult.  In fact, you probably have the ingredients in your refrigerator.  The ingredients can also be easily found in your local grocery store or market.

What is a facial mask?

A facial mask is a thick paste applied to your face. It contains minerals, vitamins, and fruit extracts. Facial masks can be used on both men and women.

Types of facial masks:

• Cream – used for dry, or aging skin.  Adds moisture – hydrating back into the skin
• Gel – Good for oily or normal skin.  Helps reduce oil and tightens pores
• Clay – Treats skin conditions such as acne.  Absorbs and exfoliating with astringent properties.
• Exfoliating – Removes dead skin cells.  Enhances the skin.
• Warming – Usually contains active spices to make skin feel warm.  Invigorates skin and increases blood flow.

What is a facial mask used to help with?

• Hydrates/ moisturizes dry skin
• Refines large pores
• Improves skin texture
• Absorbs excess oil and dirt
• Decongests clogged pores
• Enhances elasticity
• Helps decrease acne

How to apply a facial mask?

1. To reduce the “mess” apply the mask in the bathtub.  You can easily get your facial thoroughly covered but also your neck.  Use the time to completely relax.
2. Start with a clean face.

Handcrafted Facial Masks for Acne

Argan Oil Oatmeal Mask

3 tablespoons of oatmeal into a mixing bowl

Add ¼ cup of warm water

Mix until you’ve made a paste

Add 1 tablespoon of Argan oil and mix well

Apply to face.  Wait 15 minutes, then wash off and pat face dry.

Avacado & Vit. E Mask

Remove the pit and skin from half of an avocado.

Mash the avocado in a mixing bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of Vitamin E oil.

Mix well.

Apply to face.  Wait 15 minutes, then wash off and pat face dry.

Baking Soda & Coconut Oil Facial Mask

Mix 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a bowl.

Stir until the ingredients form a smooth paste.

If necessary, add more baking soda.

Apply to face.  Wait 15 minutes, then wash off and pat face dry.

These are great options for your skincare routine.  Weekly masks will give you a facial transformation!

Enjoy your Handcrafted Facial Mask for Acne!  

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Handcrafted Hair Growth Oil is the perfect non-toxic method that stimulates hair growth and for fuller, healthier hair!

Purpose of Hair Growth Oil

The purpose of hair growth oil is to encourage new growth and also provide moisturization and revival to dry flyaway hair.

Handcrafted hair growth oil:

It is everything you want in a hair care treatment that is homemade and all-natural. 

• Stimulating
• deeply moisturizing
• super easy
• reviving brittle strands 
• encouraging growth

WHO SHOULD USE HAIR GROWTH OIL?

The oil treatment is ideal for:

• all hair types and textures.
• It improves strength and elasticity,
• seals in nutrients, 
• helps to give hair follicles a natural boost.

WHY IS MY HAIR FALLING OUT OR THINNING:

There are a variety of reasons for hair loss or thinning.  Here are some common reasons for the loss:

• Hormones – Postpartum hair loss – Oestrogens (female hormones) are ‘hair friendly’ and help to keep hairs in their growth phase for the optimal length of time. 
• Stress – Excess stress can make your hair fall out. It may also trigger scalp problems, such as dandruff.
• Iron deficiency – The common cause of hair loss in women is iron deficiency. Iron is essential for producing hair cell protein. Contact your doctor for a blood test to verify iron levels.
• Thyroid issues – The thyroid gland helps to regulate the body’s metabolism by controlling the production of proteins and tissue use of oxygen. Any thyroid imbalance can therefore affect hair follicles.
• Low B12 levels -Vitamin B12 deficiency often causes hair loss as it can affect the health of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to your tissues.
• Weight loss – 2-4 months after dramatic weight loss, whether it be intentional or unintentional, hair commonly comes out in excess.
• Age – menopause – If you’re going through or about to enter menopause, changes in your body may also have an effect on your hair. Hair loss becomes more prevalent leading up to and after menopause. Just realize that our hair ages, and as we get older, hair naturally gets finer. 

How to use Handcrafted Hair Growth Oil:

This hair growth oil is loaded with essential oils that boast anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that help in combating hair fall, stimulating the scalp for growth, and more. Combine it with a soothing and stimulating scalp massage weekly, and you’ll have a healthy, clear scalp and begin noticing healthier, fuller hair.

Handcrafted Hair Growth Oil Recipe:

• 1/2 cup Argan Oil or carrier oil of your choice
• 10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
• 5 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
• 5 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
• 5 drops Thyme Essential Oil
• 5 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil
• 5 drops Lavender Essential Oil

Add carrier oil to a bowl or bottle. Add your desired essential oils (20-35 drops). Mix to combine.

Place several drops of hair growth oil on your fingertips and rub your fingers together to evenly distribute. Massage scalp with fingers, starting at the front hairline and finishing at the base of the neck.

***TIP: use 10 minutes prior to shampooing/washing hair

As always, contact The Rooted Haven to order yours today!

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Hydrating Camellia Facial Oil is one of the deep penetrating oils for the skin. Camellia Oil has the ability to absorb well into the skin, without leaving an oily feel. It’s winter and many of us are struggling with dry skin.  Everyone around is talking about their skin feeling flakey, itchy, and dry.  

What is Camellia Oil?

Camellia oil is widely used in Japanese skincare. It is cold-pressed and extracted from the seeds of the Camellia plant.  Camellia oil delivers a wide range of beauty benefits, as its potent blend of vitamins and nutrients sets it apart from other botanical oils and its feather-light texture makes it suitable for just about all hair and skin.

• Rich in vitamins (A, B and E)
• Fatty acids (Omega 3, 6 and 9) 
• polyphenols
• squalane
• zinc

The vitamins provide incredible nourishment to your skin, leaving it looking and feeling velvety. Because seed oil mimics your skin’s natural oil, your skin absorbs it quickly. It also penetrates deep through the epidermis.

What does Camellia Oil do for skin and hair?

Camellia oil is suitable for all skin types, especially dry and mature skin.

• encourages supple and smooth skin and
• protects it from environmental damage because of its sebum like composition
• replenishing
• revitalizing
• cleansing
• highly moisturizing
•  calms inflammation 
• supports the production of collagen in the skin

Camellia seed oil is laden with antioxidants that help to calm inflamed and irritated skin. This may help minimize acne. Antioxidants also protect your skin.

Camellia Oil for Hair:

• ability to intensely moisturize
• condition hair
• Nourishes
• strengthens 
• restores dry & damaged hair
• protects against UV and environmental damage

Let’s make the Hydrating Camillia Facial Oil:

Hydrating Camillia Facial Oil

Enjoy your facial oil.  

You can always contact The Rooted Haven to order.

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Are you moving slow or feeling like you need a “pick me up?” Essential Oil blends for Energy are just what you need!

Energy benefits each of us:

• get us up and out of bed
• keep us positive 
• motivated
• sets us up for the day 
• makes us look and feel like the best version of ourselves.

Feeling energized isn’t as simple as a good night’s sleep or a healthy diet – it’s also a state of mind. I’m not just talking about moving our bodies.

Energy is something that requires your mind and body to work together to help support you, however hectic it may be!

And where better to look for an energy boost than nature – more specifically, essential oils!

what are essential oils?

• Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts.
• Plants are made of structural materials and phytochemicals. These chemicals have properties that benefit people.

WHY USE ESSENTIAL OILS?

• Improve mood 
• Reduced stress 
• Increase attentiveness
• Improve sleep
• Kill bacteria, funguses, and viruses
• Lower anxiety
• Lower pain
• Reduce inflammation
• Reduce nausea
• Relieve headaches

Using essential oils to fight fatigue and get you energized is about harnessing the power of natural, non-toxic, and clean ingredients. 

WHICH ESSENTIAL OILS SHOULD I USE?

• Grapefruit – balance mood and stress relief
• Peppermint -invigorating and muscle cooling
• Lemon – helps fight exhaustion and depression
• Lime – fresh aroma and energizing
• Eucalyptus – relieves mental exhaustion
• Orange – reduces anxiety, depression, and anger
• Lemongrass – reduces stress, improves mood
• Spearmint – eases stress and nervousness
• Bergamont – promotes uplifting and confident feelings
• Rosemary – boosts alertness, strengthens memory
• White Fir – uplifting and energizing

HOW TO USE THE ESSENTIAL OILS?

• Diffuse the oils – Aromatherapy – using a diffuser machine
• Make roll-on – absorbed through your skin
• Sprays or Mist – oils mixed with water
• Dry Evaporation – put drops of oil on a cotton ball and smell while it disperses.

Essential Oil Blends for Energy:

• Grapefruit
• Peppermint
• Lemon
• Lime

• Orange
• Peppermint
• Lemongrass
• Spearmint

• Eucalyptus
• Grapefruit
• Lime
• Peppermint

• Bergamont
• Rosemary
• Eucalyptus
• Lemon

• Grapefruit
• Orange
• White Fir
• Lime

Now you’re ready to harness your energy without the use of toxic and harmful chemicals.

Enjoy the blends! 

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The Benefits of Rose Water Facial Toner give you a number of reasons to add Rose Water Facial Toner to your daily beauty regimen. Rose Water Facial Toner has been used for centuries to tone, soothe and hydrate the skin.

What is Rose Water?

Rose water is made by distilling rose petals with steam. Rose Water has been used for many years dating back to ancient times. Rose water is fragrant. It can be used as a mild natural fragrance as an alternative to chemical-filled perfumes. Rose Water is a powerful antiseptic properties, which can prevent and treat infections.

Why is it used in skincare?

Rose Water is a natural astringent that cleanses the skin, shrinks pores, and works as a natural make-up remover.

What is a Facial Toner?

A toner’s function was to completely cleanse the skin, and often they were formulated to be very astringent to remove any traces of oil and debris.

BENEFITS OF ROSE WATER FACIAL TONER

• Help soothe skin irritation
• Reduces redness and puffiness
• Helps treat and prevent skin infections
• Contains antioxidants, which can help protect cells from damage
• Astringent: Rose water has astringent properties; helps reduce the appearance of large pores, making the skin look smoother
• Balancing:  Rose hydrosol can balance the skin’s natural oils and sebum, helping you achieve a refreshed appearance
• Protects skin: Toners work to close up any gaps in the skin cells, which reduces the risk of impurities finding their way into the skin

Here’s how to make your own Rose Water Facial Toner:

2 oz Rose Water

1 oz Witch Hazel

1 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel

1/2 Teaspoon Vegetable Glycerin

Essential Oils of your choice (Lavender or Chamomile)

Mix and pour into a sterilized spray bottle

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You can make or use other hydrosols if preferred.  There are Chamomile Hydrosols, Lavender Hydrosol, White Rose and the list goes on.

MAKE THIS FACIAL TONER PART OF YOUR MORNING ROUTINE

Facial Toner is best used as your first step after cleansing, as it helps rid the skin of any residual impurities and leaves the skin refreshed and perfectly prepped for your subsequent skincare routine. Any creams, serums, or treatments applied post-toning will penetrate deeper and reap its full potential.

Contact The Rooted Haven if you’d like to purchase this toner.

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Best relaxing herbs for tea can be made cold or hot. Happily, you can have cold tea during the warmer months. Then hot tea for the colder weather months. Either way, relaxing herbs make the experience even better.

The best relaxing herb teas can be tailored to your specific tastes by adding honey or sweetener of your choice and/or lemon. You can mix or match the teas or add ingredients.

I’m going to discuss the easiest and most common herbs to find in stores and markets.

Chamomile herb for tea

One of the most common relaxing herbs is Chamomile. It is also one of the easiest relaxing herbs to find.

Chamomile has medicinal properties to help with:

• relax muscles
• relieve cramps 
• calm nerves
• reducing menstrual pain
• treating diabetes
• slowing osteoporosis
• reducing inflammation

Perfect for relaxing at the end of a stressful day. Chamomile has a calming scent and a sweet taste which makes it popular in teas all over the world. 

Lemon Balm Herbal Tea

Lemon Balm is another relaxing herb that is readily available at most stores and markets. It is native to Europe and Asia. Lemon balm has been used for centuries as a relaxing herbal tea as well as for medicinal purposes such as relieving stress and tension. It has a lemony taste which makes it pleasant to drink as tea. Lemon balm tea is great before bedtime to help you fall asleep.

 Lemon Balm can also help with:

• brain health
• digestion
• reducing anxiety
• relieving stress
• reducing tension

Lemon Balm is in the peppermint family. It is an easy plant to grow in your backyard garden. It will need some protection from the frost so it is best grown as an annual in most areas.

Holy Basil herbal tea

Holy Basil commonly called Tulsi Tea is one of the most sacred herbs in India. It is widely used in culinary practices. holy basil contains a range of natural antioxidants that can help protect the body tissues against free-radical damage. Tulsi tea helps prevent certain respiratory illnesses ranging from cold and cough to bronchitis and asthma. It has immunomodulatory (helps to enhance immunity), antitussive (helps relieve cough), and expectorant (helps in expelling out the phlegm) properties that provide relief in the respiratory system. It has certain oils that help relieve congestion too. Tulsi tea helps in maintaining normal levels of cortisol hormone in the body which is known as the stress hormone. It lowers the levels of cortisol, leaving you stress-free. In fact, it is known to subside various symptoms of depression, which may include anxiety.

Holy Basil helps with:

• cold and cough
• bronchitis
• congestion
• maintains the stress hormones
• lowers cortisol leaving you Stress-Free

How to make the best relaxing herbal tea:

1. Boil fresh spring water in a clean kettle
2. Preheat your mug or a teapot by pouring hot water in and out
3. Use at least 1 teaspoon of tea leaves per cup of water
4. Add water and cover with a lid or a small saucer if using a mug
5. Let it steep for at least 5 minutes
6. Strain

 Go ahead and make some amazing tea for yourself and ensure a healthy and fit self!

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