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How I Learned To Love Myself

How I Learned To Love Myself

Many of you know me as the founder of Essance Organic Skincare. I was born in Vietnam and Asian culture focused on teaching discipline and to respect our elders; but I never felt like it taught me how to love. So I taught myself! I learned through expressing my emotions and there are many variations of emotions like anger, fear and where that fear comes from. That awareness taught me to recognize and embrace the emotions that I lacked and one of the most predominant is love. There are also many ways to love, but one thing I know is...

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What Is Arnica Cream

What Is Arnica Cream

Arnica cream is a topical ointment made of an extract of the arnica plant. Arnica cream has been around since the early 1500s. Europeans used Arnica to help stomach complaints and skin rashes, but it was the Native Americans who began using it to relieve pain associated with the muscles. Today, it is commonly applied to sprains, bruises, and strains. The active ingredients in arnica cream promote tissue healing, reduce swelling and inflammation, and ease the pain. It's also frequently used to soothe joint pain related to arthritis and to relieve tired, sore, overworked muscles.   Active Ingredients The significant...

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