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How to Make Natural Homemade Sunscreen with Zinc
Category: Natural Skin Care
Homemade sunscreen is pretty simple to make with a few key ingredients. There are many reasons we should be concerned with commercial sunscreens due to the many harmful ingredients they contain. Some people even chose not to use sunscreen at all because of the lack of healthy options. Most people still want some protection while spending time in the sun to protect from sun damage. What is SPF? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. SPF measures the sunscreen protection from UVB rays (which is what causes sunburn). If you would usually burn after 10 minutes in the sun, an SPF…
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The Best Way to Freeze Fresh Berries
Category: Real Food
If you grow berries in your garden you will definitely want to know the best way to freeze fresh berries. Fresh berries are one of the many delights of having your own garden. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are some of the most popular berries to grow. They are all perennials and require little work to maintain. The first ripe strawberry of the year is very exciting! In my climate (New England), it is usually in the end of May or beginning of June. Once the berries start ripening on the plant, they come quick. In some cases, it can…
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How to Make Rosewater
Not only is homemade rose water pretty, it also smells amazing! You won’t believe easy it is to learn how to make rosewater at home. During May and June in the northeast, there are beautiful roses everywhere. If you are like me, you may wonder how you can preserve that wonderful color and smell for a longer period of time. Rosewater is the perfect way to do that. (If you love the fragrance of rose, you might also like this recipe for Rose Body Butter.) What is Rosewater The process for making homemade rosewater is similar to making a cup…
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