For years, I never questioned my perfume. If it smelled good, I wore it.If it lasted all day, even better.And honestly? I thought “luxury fragrance” meant higher quality. But then I started paying attention… and everything changed. I’d read a study on how the “fragrance” came to be, and that was a game-changer! What most people don’t realize is that the word “fragrance” on a label can hide hundreds (sometimes thousands) of undisclosed ingredients. And many of them?Are linked to hormone disruption, headaches, skin irritation, and long-term sensitivity. That was my turning point. I stopped wearing any for a while.…
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You expected energy. Why Spring Feels Emotional After 45? Instead, you feel: Spring increases stimulation. After 45, stimulation feels different. Light Speeds the System Longer daylight increases serotonin and dopamine activity. Your nervous system accelerates. For some women, that feels motivating. For others, it feels like internal pressure. Neither is wrong. Both require steering. Hormones Amplify It Estrogen regulates serotonin.Progesterone calms the nervous system. When both fluctuate, emotional buffering narrows. Spring doesn’t create instability. It exposes sensitivity. That sensitivity is not weakness. It’s awareness without a filter. Histamine Adds Fuel Allergy season raises histamine levels. Histamine impacts: So if you…
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Spring changes your sleep. Not dramatically.But biologically. Longer daylight advances your internal clock.Cortisol rises earlier.Melatonin shortens. You wake sooner.Sleep lighter.Feel alert at the wrong time. This isn’t dysfunction. It’s recalibration. After 45, The Buffer Is Smaller Estrogen fluctuates.Progesterone declines.Sleep naturally becomes lighter. So when spring accelerates your rhythm, you notice. That awareness is not a flaw. It’s information. Does Moving Bedtime 15 Minutes Help? Yes. Gradual shifts ease transition. But here’s what matters more than the clock: Light. Morning light anchors your rhythm.Evening light delays it. Shift the environment before you obsess over the time. A Spring Sleep Realignment No…
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December 2024 – Christmas Spirit, Essential Beauty Serum, Gathering essential oil blends Bring on the holiday season with their perfect mix of joy and chaos! Our December lineup of gifts with purchase helps deck your halls with festive scents and keep you hydrated against the harsh winter air as you dash through your to-do list. Free Christmas Spirit™ essential oil blend (5 ml) with a 100+ PV loyalty order Meet the original holiday essential—Christmas Spirit essential oil blend. It combines the scents of the season—including Northern Lights Black Spruce, Orange, and Cinnamon Bark essential oils—to create a citrusy, spicy aroma…
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Five Ways to Dream Five ways to dream is something you are capable of. You can do more than you realize. Stick with me and check out the 5 ways to live your dream. Summer is such a great time to daydream and plan and be focused on your life as to what you have and where you’d like to be in 5 years or 10 years. There is a book, Oola for Women: How to Balance the 7 Key Areas of Life to Have Less Stress, More Purpose, and Reveal the Greatness with You, which is a great place…
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April’s gift with purchase Always a great selection to choose from and get to know more about and use more – these April Gift with Purchse. Below are a couple of recipes to use your FREE products this month. www.shopoilsfirst.com to select personal care or household products for this month. You are invited to our monthly class – register here to receive notifications. Be blessed and have a wonderful day. Nancy – Oils First hello@oilsfirstblg.com Product Guide
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Hydration is essential for Skin Care Hydration for skincare is an overlooked part of your skincare. Our bodies are 70% water, and we need to replace the water every day. So dehydration is a BIG deal these days! You will find that many issues associated with being dehydration. A sign of lack of water is wrinkles, digestive issues, and hand & nail decline. We lose 1 1/2 quart of water by evaporation through one night of sleep. If you are dealing with hormonal, it could be more evaporation than normal. Book Recommendation The book, Your Bodies Many Cries for…
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Spring Refresh Spring Refresh for Your Home Spring is just around the corner, and we are ready for days of sunshine and blooming flowers! We do a spring refresh our homes and our routines for the changing of the seasons and stocking our cabinets with these favorites. HOUSEHOLD FAVORITES for Your Spring Home Spring refresh for your home starts with your cleaning and household products. Adding in Lushious Lemon blend to all your cleaning products and your diffuser is a great way to elevate your space! Lushious Lemon Essential Oil Blend Brighten your day and freshen your home with the…
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We Love Winter Nights Winter Nights essential oil blend is a winter staple! This combination of Northern Lights Black Spruce, Peppermint, Cedarwood, and Orange is crisp and cool and reminiscent of softly falling snow. Additionally, Winter Nights fills your home with the peace of crisp midnight air in winter, and the warmth of cozy spaces, making it perfect for this time of year! JUST A DROP OF WINTER NIGHTS . . . Has a fresh, woodsy aroma Creates an uplifting, relaxing, serene environment Invites the peaceful feeling of cozy winter nights into your home A wonderful addition to DIYs Can…