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Botanical Body Scrub Recipes from the Blue Osa Rainforest Spa

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While your hands probably can’t match the magic of our in-house massage therapists at Blue Osa Yoga Retreat Center and Spa, with a little DIY spirit you can at least have a bowl of one of their rejuvenating botanical body scrubs for your shower. These delicious recipes bring the rich scents of Costa Rican ingredients…

How to Achieve Healthy Skin Naturally: 10 Expert Skincare Tips

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You can cover your skin in toxic products, chemicals, and pore-clogging makeup to make it golden and glowing, or you can go the natural route by embracing and caring for the skin you’re in. Mother nature is filled with delicious natural products and botanicals that help repair and heal your skin, making it look healthier,…

How I Wash My Hair Without Shampoo (and Still Smell Great)

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Why I Wash My Hair Less Often—And Why You Might Want To Too I do wash my hair, just not as often as most people. I usually wash my hair once every 1–2 weeks. While many stick to daily washing, I’ve discovered that my hair—and my life—benefit from less frequent shampooing. When I tell people…

A Brief Introduction to the benefits of Ayurveda

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What Is Ayurveda? Ayurveda, an ancient system of healing, has thrived for over 5,000 years. Originating in the Indian subcontinent, it began as a sacred transmission—knowledge passed from the gods to early medical practitioners. The word “Ayurveda” translates to “life knowledge” in Sanskrit, reflecting a holistic approach to health. This life-knowledge spans everything from complex…

How to Use Coconut Oil in 5 Sexy Acts: A Midsummer Night’s Whoa

How to Use Coconut Oil in 5 Sexy Acts

Coconut oil has been all the rage lately from a hair product to a weight loss enhancer to a teeth whitener and a fungus fighter. The uses of coconut oil are endless! All you need to do is Google “ways to use coconut oil,” and dozens of articles will pop up. Because of its many…

Clean Up Your Beauty Routine – 6 Toxic Products to Avoid

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It’s that time again! Kickstart your spring cleaning by giving your everyday beauty and hygiene routine a true cleanse. The media is an expert at convincing us we need every product advertised, and it is quite easy to get sucked into using toxic products. So, we compiled a list of toxic products from our daily…

The Best Homemade Avocado Face Mask Recipe

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Avocados are a popular fruit packed with nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that work to keep our bodies happy and healthy. Not only are avocados a great healthy fat, but they also taste amazing and do wonders for the body. However, did you know that avocados are also great on the skin? Yes, you read correctly…

How Reiki Changed My Life

How Reiki Changed My Life Costa Rica

By Laura Castro When I was taking my massage course back in 1998, I was initially introduced to yoga, Reiki and various meditation techniques. I realized that after each Reiki session, I felt calmer, my body felt relaxed and in general, I was in a better mood than when I came in. In 2001, I…

7 Amazing Health Benefits Of Drinking Water

5 ways drinking water makes you look younger

“Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness.” – Lao Tzu For something that is odorless, tasteless and colorless, water sure has a lot of power. 60% of the adult human body is made of the stuff. We need it to survive….

Simple DIY Papaya Face Mask for Dark Spots

Simple DIY Papaya Face Mask for Dark Spots

One of the best ways to enjoy the benefits of papaya is by making a Papaya Facial Mask. Do you know all of the endless benefits of papaya? The Papaya is such a versatile fruit here in Costa Rica: not only is it absolutely delicious, but also PACKED with nutrients.   The Papaya is definitely a…

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