August is here and we are at our peak bug infestation here in Texas! If you’re like me, aka “The Human Mosquito Magnet,” the thought of being in the great outdoors and becoming a “drinking fountain” for every mosquito in a 100 mile radius can be a nightmare! If you’re looking for a natural alternative [...]
This week’s Scandle Freaky Friday Spa & Beauty Treatment comes from Knightbridge, London. It may sound like something from There’s Something About Mary, but Hari’s hairdressers, offers clients organically-produced bull’s semen combined with the root of protein-rich plant katera to massage into their hair as part of a deluxe blow-dry. Owner Hari Salem is quick [...]
Pretty feet are a must for summer! When performing spa pedicures try this all natural remedy to treating cracked heels and blackened feet. 1.Put shaving cream or Scandle’s Eco-Shave & Shower Foam on feet. 2.In a bucket or sink, combine equal parts warm water and Listerine. 3.Soak a small hand towel in the solution of [...]
Chances are, if you are like me, you’ve been waiting for that first sign of open-toe shoe day since October. The temperatures this winter have been mild and it feels like summer is right around the corner. But, again if you are like me, your toes could use some serious TLC. You can hit your [...]
Spent all weekend dancing at The Dallas Salsa Congress and I swear I smelled some body odor that brought me to tears on the dancefloor! I don’t know if some of these men could not afford deodorant or just chose not to wear it? At any rate, I’m hoping it’s the first thing! If that’s [...]
When my husband and I went for our honeymoon in Australia, I discovered an essential oil that I thought I knew a lot about but really didn’t – Tea Tree Oil. It is one of the most popular and widely used essential oils, and with good reason. Because of it’s antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral and anticeptic [...]
So hopefully, you aren’t feelin’ the after-effects of a night of St. Patty’s Day debauchery. While we certainly don’t promote alcohol abuse here at Scandle, we do realize that sometimes one can indulge in one too many green beers. As someone once said, “S**t happens!”;) While I’m sure we all have our own tried-and-true hangover [...]
Now that we have passed the Valentine’s Day mayhem, you may be one of the lucky ones and received some flowers for this romantic holiday. If you did receive some roses from a secret admirer, do not let them go to waste! If you’re like me at all, I like to preserve my roses. It’s [...]
Who says Valentine’s Day is just for your significant other? It’s not just about romance, but it’s about love, and everyone deserves a little love. Now not everyone appreciates Valentine’s Day, but you do need to think of everyone. So like it or love it, here are a few tips and ideas for Valentine’s Day [...]
Eucalyptus is a flowering tree, native to Australia. This tree amazes us not only in appearance, but also by the many uses we receive from its oils. The rainbow eucalyptus is found in Southeast Asia, and is the only source of natural eucalyptus in the northern hemisphere. Eucalyptus has a strong medicinal smell that is [...]
