Natural Remedies for Insomnia

The lovely, tranquil image featured above is a print of a beautiful painting titled "The Bath" by nangicreations. Please check out her Etsy shop to view her paintings, prints and other hand-crafted items.

A hot bath taken two hours before bedtime is a wonderful way to relax your body and make it ready for sleep. For most people, taking a bath closer to bedtime may be stimulating and may delay sleep (of course, there are always exceptions, so experiment with the timing if you need to). Adding epsom salts to your hot bath is even better because the magnesium in the epsom salt is thought to play a natural role in human sleep. It has a part in the production of melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone that is released by the brain at night.

There are also two herbs that can help combat insomnia: Neroli and Chamomile. The use Neroli oil for curing insomnia is no longer a novel idea. Inhaling its aromatic essences help to calm your mind; and therefore, this type of oil is very ideal to use on insomnia that is caused by nervous anxiety, stress, or some other psychological conditions. It also eases your mind so it aids for better quality sleep at night.
Neroli:

Throughout the ages Chamomile has proved a very effective sleep aid and it can be administered in a variety of ways including being brewed as a tea and used in a sachet placed under your pillow. Unlike some herbal sleep remedies, you do not need to use Chamomile on a regular basis to enjoy its effects as a treatment for sleeplessness. It can be used on the spot to provide quick relief for sleeplessness and anxiety. Chamomile can prove especially helpful in relieving the symptoms of mild insomnia (also known as transient insomnia).
Chamomile:

Now adding Neroli, Chamomile, and Magnesium rich epsom salts to your hot bath will create an amazing remedy for your insomnia. In my Etsy shop "Eco-Friendly Freckles", I have an all-natural, hand-crafted soap called "Golden Goddess" that contains a potent amount of the pure essential oils of Chamomile and Neroli that will feel the air, provide an effective inhalation, and sooth your mind. Using this soap while taking a hot epsom salt bath should result in a peaceful, restful night's sleep. I encourage you to give it a try and I feel confident that you will see rewarding results and better sleep.

Please check out my All-Natural Golden Goddess Vegan Soap in my Eco-Friendly Freckles online shop:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ecofriendlyfreckles?section_id=6962890

I Need Your Opinion About My Handmade Soap Picture Makeover!

I have been pondering over giving my All-Natural Homemade Golden Goddess Soap pictures a makeover and I am so glad I did...because they needed it. However, I would still love to hear other people's thoughts/opinions about the new photos. So please post a comment on this blog post and critique my soap picture makeover! Thank you!

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Golden Goddess Soap Making Night!

As I stood stirring my coconut/palm oil base soap encompassed by suspending rose petals over the double-boiler with the blissful aromas of chamomile, neroli, and petitgrain essential oils feeling the air, I thought about how beautiful this batch of soap is going to be with its lovely golden color from the therapeutic turmeric and what a serene fragrance it has, that is so calming to the senses. Then I realized that I had forgotten how absolutely amazing this Golden Goddess soap is since I hadn't made it in a while; for this batch turned out just like the last: heavenly nourishing for your skin and state of mind.

Please check out my All-Natural Golden Goddess Vegan Soap in my Eco-Friendly Freckles online shop:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ecofriendlyfreckles?section_id=6962890

Clear Away Acne and other Skin Blemishes with Petitgrain Essential Oil!

The therapeutic properties of Petitgrain essential oil are anti-infectious, antiseptic and tonic. It is most useful in clearing up skin blemishes and acne skin, while helping to with calming, toning and revitalizing the skin!

Petitgrain essential oil has a very fresh woody and slightly floral smell and is pale yellow to amber in color which adds to the beautiful, natural golden color to my All-Natural Golden Goddess Soap.



Petitgrain Essential Oil is distilled from the leaves and sometimes the twigs and branches of the tree whereas Neroli essential oil is distilled from the blossoms and Orange Essential Oil is typically cold pressed from the rinds of the fruits.

Please check out my All-Natural Golden Goddess Vegan Soap in my Eco-Friendly Freckles online shop:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ecofriendlyfreckles?section_id=6962890

Flaunt Those Sexy Legs! Neroli Essential Oil Treats Cellulite and Broken Capillaries!

Neroli essential oil has cell stimulating properties and helps with broken capillaries (small veins); Neroli also has antiseptic, bactericidal, cicatrisant, cytophylactic and stimulant therapeutic properties...No more hiding those sexy legs!

Neroli has a strong, yet delicate bitter-sweet fragrance; the antiseptic and bactericidal properties help keep skin problems at bay and the cytophylactic properties help to keep the skin elastic and in good shape. Neroli is often used for combating stretch marks, as well as scarring, since the cicatrisant properties will assist with both these problems. Simply add a few drops of Neroli essential oil to your favorite carrier oil (I love coconut oil) and you have yourself a wondrous massage oil to apply to your sexy legs!

Although popular for use on all skin types, as it is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing, the greatest benefits are derived on more mature skin, as it helps to re-hydrate, soften and boost rejuvenation.

Calming and Comforting Chamomile for your Skin, Senses, and Spirit!

Chamomile is praised as a major analgesic, anti-inflammatory and wound healer, since it works wonders for relieving pain, redness from any cause, and promoting skin repair. Chamomile is good for dry, red, and sensitive skin and a very beneficial, therapeutic ingredient in my All-Natural Golden Goddess Vegan Soap! I use pure Chamomile essential oil in this lovely soap which has antiseptic properties and is therefore a wonderful skin cleanser. Chamomile aids skin problems (such as Eczema and Psoriasis) that have a constituent of irritation, inflammation and/or infection.


Chamomile also has excellent calming properties; it is effective for irritation, impatience and feeling disagreeable, and has great value in treating PMS and other menstrual and menopausal problems. Not only does chamomile sooth and calm, but it is also very effective for skin healing and for tissue regeneration.

Please check out my All-Natural Golden Goddess Vegan Soap in my Eco-Friendly Freckles online shop:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ecofriendlyfreckles?section_id=6962890

Here is a delightful review I received for my All Natural Golden Goddess Vegan Soap:

"I am in love with this Golden Goddess soap! I have been using it for a few days now. I have dry skin that is prone to acne - it leaves my skin feeling SO clean yet not too dry, and so soft as well! It is exactly what I was hoping for when I read the description. Plus Jessica is so sweet and has fabulous communication - I highly recommend this seller! Thanks again!" - Cara (from stonesofhealing2)

Now Selling Homemade, All-Natural Golden Goddess Vegan Soap Gift Sets!

Take a luxurious escape and transform yourself into a glowing, youthful, serene golden goddess with an Eco-Friendly Freckles Homemade All-Natural Golden Goddess Vegan Soap Set that is very therapeutic for your body and sense of well-being! These exquisite soap sets fit perfectly inside my hand-painted upcycled decoupage canisters making them a unique, artsy gift!


This sensational all-natural soap will give your skin a golden glow and make you look and feel like a goddess! This wonderful soap also lathers very well (great for shaving) and is made of all-natural ingredients (containing no Alcohol, SLS, Glycols, parabens, and absolutely no synthetic and harmful chemicals):

Coconut, Palm, Castor Oils, Vegetable Glycerin, Distilled Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Borax, Tumeric, Rose Petals, Chamomile, Neroli and Petitgrain essential oils.


Turmeric is added to this spectacular soap for it's incredible medicinal benefits for the skin. Turmeric is used to heal many health disorders like digestive disorders, liver problems, and treatment for skin diseases. In Thailand , Turmeric is traditionally used for golden youth and soft skin. In many Asian spas, Turmeric is used as an ingredient in facials for smooth and soft skin.

Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric which has been shown to have a wide range of therapeutic effects. In the late 1970s a scientific study on turmeric was taken up and in the beginning was restricted mostly to its anti-inflammatory characteristics. Today, Turmeric is universally recognized for its cosmetic and therapeutic benefits:

1. Leaves your skin soft, smooth, and glowing.

2. Used as an external antibiotic in preventing bacterial infection.

3. Improves skin complexion.

4. Reduces hair growth on your body.

5. Maintains youth by controlling wrinkle and crease formation on the surface of the skin.

This All-Natural, Ageless Golden Goddess Soap is wonderful for treating acne, rashes, sensitive skin, and has anti-aging properties! This soap naturally takes on the warming colors of a sunset and is suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive skin.


Also in this lovely soap is chamomile, neroli and petitgrain essential oils...

Chamomile- The Ancient Romans used chamomile for it's anti-inflammatory properties, to treat skin complaints and to help in the healing of wounds. Chamomile has anti-depressant qualities and alleviates muscular pain, especially if connected to nervous conditions and stress. Chamomile can regulate the menstrual cycle and ease period pain; it also relieve premenstrual syndrome and helps any problems associated with menopause. Chamomile also improves digestion and soothes the stomach. For the skin, chamomile benefits burns, blisters, inflammations, ulcers, boils, and wounds. It can help hypersensitive skin, acne, athlete's foot, herpes, dermatitis, psoriasis, and allergc conditions. Chamomile is good for dry, itchy skin and it improves skin elasticity.

Neroli- Characteristics include: antidepressant, aphrodisiac, hypnotic, and soothing to the nerves (especially in difficult times). Neroli helps regenerate skin cells and improves skin elasticity (dry, sensitive, and mature skins respond best to it). Neroli improves circulation and helps with acne, thread veins, scarring, and stretchmarks.

Petitgrain- This wonderful essential oil is extremely beneficial for acne and can actually be applied directly to pimples. Petitgrain is also good for edema and general puffiness brought on by premenstrual tension or digestive problems.


These Golden Goddess soap sets have seashell and celtic designs and the small round soaps come with black satin pouches that perfectly fit inside one of my smaller sized (soup can size) one-of-a-kind hand-painted, upcycled canisters. The larger, oval soap bars come with an elegant, lacy, crystal clear polypropylene bag and a soft pink lace ribbon that perfectly fit inside one of my larger sized hand-crafted, repurposed canisters. These soap sets combined with a unique, artsy canister make a wonderfully eye-catching and therapeutic gift set for someone you love or to treat yourself! All of my All-Natural Golden Goddess Soaps are wrapped in pretty tissue paper to enclose the natural aroma of the essential oils and to protect them.


Important Note- My soaps are created by melting the soap base in a double boiler on my stove top instead of using harmful radiation from the more convenient approach: the microwave. Minerals, vitamins, and nutrients of anything that is microwaved (including food) is reduced or altered so that the human body gets little or no benefit, or the human body absorbs altered compounds that cannot be broken down. Therefore this hand-made Golden Goddess Soap is heated in much safer conditions so the essential oils and other natural, beneficial ingredients can be properly absorbed into the skin.