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Argan Hot Oil Conditioning Hair Mask

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I hope you enjoyed your weekend (or long weekend if you’re in Canada!). 

We just celebrated Victoria Day long weekend and there is nothing like having an extra day to lay around, veg out, eat good food and give yourself a little DIY self-care. 

Which brings me to this 2-minute hot oil hair mask that you are going to love!

If you’re looking for a way to nourish your scalp, help with hair growth, add shine and condition, then this recipe is for you!

I mean, what women doesn’t want that?

I’ve worked with so many clients who have struggled with hair loss, thinning hair and dull hair. Not to mention an itchy and dry scalp. 

In my CleanBeautyU program (launching reeeeeal soon!), I cover ALL of your pressing hair issues and struggles. I offer up solutions that you can implement to start achieving the healthy hair you’ve always wanted. 

From how to optimize your hormones, to choosing the right foods (and ditching the bad ones!), to choosing the right supplements, you can be confident knowing that in the CleanBeautyU program, you’ll get the answers and solutions you were looking for.

Not to mention some seriously kick-ass DIY recipe videos!

But for now, here is one of my favourite Hot Oil Hair Masks using 2 simple ingredients. 

And the best part, the Argan Oil can double as an incredible moisturizer for your skin. Argan is loaded with essential fatty acids that help nourish your skin and scalp. Nothing like a 2-in-1 product. 

You know I LOVE oils, especially for skin health and argan oil is perfect if you’re looking for a natural skin brightener. The anti-oxidants, Omega-6 fatty acids, and the linoleic acids in argan help to fight fine lines, reduce inflammation, heal acne, and minimize scars and stretch marks.

It is definitely an incredible beauty oil.

So show your skin and your hair some love with this simple #cleanbeautyu recipe.

Argan Hot Oil Conditioning Hair Mask
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Ingredients
  1. 2 teaspoons Organic Argan Skin Care Oil
  2. 12 drops rosemary essential oil
  3. 2-ounce amber glass bottle
Instructions
  1. Combine oils in your amber glass bottle (don't have one, don't worry. Just use what you got!).
  2. In a basin of hot water, submerge bottle until oils are warm.
  3. While the oil warms, place a towel in the dryer and run dryer until towel is warm.
  4. To use, massage warm oil into scalp and hair with hands.
  5. Wrap head with warm towel and leave in place until cool, about 10-15 minutes. Shampoo and condition hair as normal.
Notes
  1. *Looking for a little extra hair care. Add in 2 drops of geranium essential oil. It's great for dry hair.
Adapted from Aura Cacia
Adapted from Aura Cacia
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My 2015 Holiday Gift Guide

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Got a super health conscious and nutrition obsessed foodie on your Christmas list this year?

I’m sure we all have someone on our list that is difficult to buy for. Especially if they happen to be someone that is concerned about what they eat, they body care they use and is only interested in paleo-vegan-quality-type recipe books. 

Trust me, even the people I know really well (um, like my boyfriend), I still have a hard time shopping for!! Christmas shopping can be a hard task and I’m all for getting people gifts that will add value to their lives and are health conscious options. Hope the options below inspire your gift giving:

  1. Living Libations – The Seabuckthorn Best Skin Ever is my favourite skin care oil, ever! It’s my everything! Nadine Artemis, the beauty behind this incredible line, sources out the best oils and everything is super high quality and beyond natural. From skin care, to dental care, non toxic perfumes and men’s products, you will love everything about this company from the moment you infuse your skin and senses. 
  2. Pure + Simple – I just had to include another skin care line, because let’s face it, women love skin care and want their skin to be vibrant and healthy. Plus, who want’s chemicals, toxins and hormone disruptors seeping in through their skin? Not me! Pure + Simple has incredible all natural toners, cleaners, skin oils, makeup and suncare products. Plus, they have some amazing gift packs available this time of year. 
  3. Grovemade – Using natural woods and a ton of heart and love, Grovemade crafts beautiful products. We’re talking, iPhone cases, laptop cases, computer stands, lamps, cool desk accessories and one very awesome watch! If you have a techie in your life that is glued to their iPhone or laptop all day, these amazing gifts may be right up their alley. 
  4. Salty Kisses & Hippie Floss Oil – my very own line of all natural and holistic dental products. Of course these are all natural and toxin free; I wouldn’t have it any other way. From whitening teeth, to reducing tooth sensitivity, strengthening gums and preventing cavities, I promise you’ll love these products from the very moment you use them. I often hear from customers that after their very first use, they feel like they just left the dentists chair. Yup.. you’re teeth will feel that clean!
  5. Chocolate – I mean, who doesn’t love chocolate. Two brands I love are Giddy Yoyo and Sacred Chocolate. Both contain only the best, most natural ingredients used in their raw state. These make for great stocking stuffers and being that there are so many incredible flavours to choose from, I guarantee there’s a flavour for everyone. 
  6. Undiet Cookbook – the best part about this shopping guide is that I know the people behind most of the companies I’ve listed and my dear friend Meghan Telpner, is the amazing women behind this delicious book. You can grab your copy on Amazon.ca or in the U.S. on Amazon.com. It’s full of over 130 of the most amazing plant based recipes and will satisfy the vegan or paleo foodie in your life. 
     
  7. eCookbooks & Health Guides – If you’re more of techie and enjoy reading your books off your iPad (which is great for travelling), you can grab many of my ebooks on my shop page. From simple detoxes, to healthy holiday desserts and living the Qualitarian Life, you’ll find lots of great info about health, wellness, weight loss and of course, delicious and gluten free recipes. 
  8. Essential Oils – I diffuse oils in my house daily as well as use them on my skin and to clean the house. Oh! I even use them to do laundry! Ok, so, I use them often! From incredible quality oils, to diffusers and xmas gift sets, doTerra has an amazing selection to choose from. P.S. If there’s one oil you buy for your skin, make it Frankincense. It’s healing, nourishing, and full of anti-aging nutrients. 
  9. Animals – Yes, I mean real live furry cute animals. With so many animals needing homes, Christmas is the perfect time to adopt a pet and give an animal a loving home forever. Head on over to your nearest animal shelter or humane society with your family and adopt a pet today! 
  10. Health – YES!! Nothing better than giving the gift of health! I have gift certificates available for my services and my Metabolic Weight Loss Program. If you’re looking to help a friend or family member get healthy in the new year and get back into their skinny jeans, send me an email at samanthagladish@gmail.com and we can arrange to send you a gift certificate.

Aside from these amazing ideas and gift options, there are much more simpler gifts you can choose to give, such as, cooking your partner a nice meal, baking homemade granola and packaging it mason jars with cute bows, heading out to go ice skating with your family with some homemade hot chocolate in hand or donating to a family in need or your favourite charity. 

Either way, I hope your gift giving and holiday shopping doesn’t stress you out too much! Have other companies and gift giving ideas you’d like to share? Post in the comments below and let me know 🙂 

Happy Shopping!

 

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Make Your Own Eyeliner with Activated Charcoal

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Nothing beats saving money on costly makeup and body care products!

As a woman, I have purchased my fair share of very expensive lotions, potions and make up products. Worse part is, they were all toxic! I didn’t know this at the time, but as I started learning more and more about health and wellbeing, I learned that those expensive over the counter products were truly damaging my skin and creating an internal toxic mess! Yikes!

And that’s why I love do-it-yourself beauty care projects. Cost effective and non-toxic beauty care can be made in the comfort of your own home.

Below, I share a quick how-to video on making your own eyeliner using activated charcoal!

Activated charcoal is an awesome supplement! You can find it in most health food stores for under $10! It’s typically used to help combat the stomach flu or any other stomach upsets. So, it’s definitely something I would recommend you keep on hand at home 😉

Best part is, it takes only minutes to make.

Enjoy!

Thanks for watching!

To Your Good Health & Abundance,
Samantha xoxo

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Why You’re Aging & What To Do About It

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Getting older does not need to be scary.

I fully embrace getting older, but I just don’t want it showing up on my face!

Wrinkles, age spots, drier skin….this can all be avoided with the right diet and supplementation!

Yes…that’s right. AVOIDED!

You know that saying, “You are what you eat!” Well….it’s true. If you’re eating hydrogenated vegetable oils, a ton of sugar, drinking coffee, consuming gluten and dairy, you could be aging faster!

All these foods deplete your body of vital nutrients. Without these nutrients, your skin and your body starts to break down. Your skin loses its suppleness, it becomes drier and more scaly, wrinkles appear faster and your bones and joints start to ache.

So what do we do?? And what is it in the first place that’s causing us to age?

Watch my quick video below where I share WHY you’re aging and WHAT to do about it!

I share what you need to ditch from your diet and what you need to include more of.

Enjoy 🙂

 

Happy Aging…Gracefully 🙂

Samantha xoxo

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Holistic Wellness Products- Beauty Care Made Simply and Naturally

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Growing up my cupboards were full of all kinds of  beauty promising products. I was unaware that my body butters, lotions and potions were full of chemical and toxic ingredients that were getting absorbed directly into my skin! As my passion for nutrition and understanding the physiology of the body grew; I started to learn about more natural and organic ingredients. I learned about flower essences, plant oils and essential oils and how potent they can be to heal and nourish our skin. I became obsessed with every product that was going on my skin, and most importantly in my mouth! Generic toothpastes and mouthwashes got the boot, and I started to care for my teeth with baking soda, essential oils and potent natural extracts that not only whitened my teeth, but helped me to reverse cavities! And so, this is how the Holistic Wellness product line was born. My passion for clean and natural ingredients that can heal and nourish is bottled up for you to enjoy and to experiment true and lasting beauty. Your teeth will the cleanest, healthiest they have ever been, and your skin will be radiant and soft. All products are made by the beautiful and talented Kathrin Brunner of For The Love of Body. Together, we create magical and healing blends that are free from ALL chemical and toxic ingredients. 

 

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