BRAZEN BLOG

Drop the soap, at least for you face!15 years ago I stopped using soap on my face and went to just sea salt. I still had acne and could never figure it out.7 years ago, with 13 years of herbs and nutrition uner my belt at that time, I started powdering my sea salt and playing with additions like spirulina, oatmeal, and herbs. Suddenly I was cranking out gallon size bottles and giving it away to friends who kept coming back for more because their acne was gone and their skin was feeling amaz … read more

Have you ever thought about the hair-washing process? I mean REALLY thought about it?We scrub it with shampoo to rid it of dirt and oil. Then we condition it to… wait for it…. REPLACE the oil we just stripped out of it. Along with all the other ingredients, the hair doesn’t need. Then all these ingredients just attract more dirt to the hair, so…Lather. Rinse, Repeat.It’s a vicious cycle.Now let’s take a closer look at some of those ingredients.Ingredients commonly used in shampoo: Ammonium laur … read more

I believe that understanding what the skin does to heal a typical cut or wound can help us understand everything from Acne to Eczema. To get deeper into the processes that it undergoes on a cellular level helps us become closer to the intricate dance we are trying to assist in healing all issues with the skin.Phase one of healing a wound or cut is called the Inflammation Phase. Three different things or main players take the stage in succession. Neutrophil cells come in and are the warrio … read more

This world has changed dramatically in the last 30 years. I’ve watched it happen. Many of us cringe at what is the “new normal.” Many of us remember when cancer was a strange thing for a family member to get and when we could lock our kids outside to play and that was an acceptable way to parent. Many of us remember building things out of reclaimed wood before real hammers and nails were deemed too dangerous and kids too irresponsible. I remember when red food dye was found to cause cance … read more

Lately we have seen a surge of interest in getting back to the basics when it comes to health. This includes anything from natural herbs and supplements to essential oils. Here are 9 essential oils that can assist with acne, arthritis pain and digestive problems all the way to relieving PMS and menopause symptoms, along with everything in between.First up is peppermint, which has been known to calm nausea, stop itching and soothe overworked muscles.  You can also add a few drops o … read more