Disclaimer: I am not a dermatologist nor do I pretend to be. The posts in this series are from research I've done online and my own thoughts. If you or your child are experiencing any skin concerns, please seek professional help.

Coconut oil is what I would call a miracle multitasker. It has so many uses from internal medicine to beauty that the list goes on and it continues to grow as we speak. After posting about children's cleansing I got to thinking about this oil as a cleanser for that list as well. It would make the perfect companion for baby to kindergarten and beyond. It works well with its antimicrobial properties to gently cleanse away dirt and germs while leaving behind a moisturizer. You can also use the coconut all over the face then take a warm wash cloth and pat away the excess oil left behind if moisturizer is not needed.

I can see this working on children with sensitive skin or normal skin just like adults. I love to use it for my eczema or dry skin. It can also make a fabulous all natural lip balm/ lip protectant or chapped nose soother during the cold winter months!

* Make sure to purchase a cold pressed, organic coconut oil to make sure you are getting the purest form.

Lately I have been finding myself becoming more and more curious about all natural beauty and skincare. More brands are coming along with amazing products that have ingredients as organic as what is in your fridge. If you don't want to purchase pre-made products there is also the world of homemade beauty products and skincare. We are talking food grade skincare people! Oatmeal for my face? Sure!

I have my mother in law and one of my best friends Kendall to thank for getting me more involved with healthy skincare and cosmetics. It's such a huge part of the beauty world and I am just touching the surface of this wondrous place! This series of posts will concentrate on homemade and all natural products from lipstick to facial oil. I hope to help people become aware of this growing industry and find great products along the way!

Now I am not planning on going full on organic/natural in all of my beauty products. I do still have tons of items in my collection that I love which are not organic or natural. I am expanding my horizons and dipping into healthier products. All types of beauty interests me so this includes the natural section as well!

I read on a few different blogs and Pinterest that lavender essential oil is great for keeping your lashes long and strong by adding it to your mascara. Of course I had to go out and purchase some to get started. I will put putting a tiny bit of lavender and possibly the rose hip oil into my Younique 3D Fiber Lash mascara and will definitely keep you guys updated on my thoughts/results. So exciting!

Have some natural beauty and skincare favorites of your own? Share them below, I would love to check them out!

I have talked about this product once before in my dry skincare series but I wanted to revisit it because now is when we are all looking for products to help our skin as the weather turns cold.

My sister in law actually reminded me about this product (though it is a staple in my purse). She had been using it on my niece's face because she had a scratch. It healed the scratch quickly and left her face clear of any remaining marks. When I say this product has so many uses I am not kidding!

It can be used from head to toe and because it has all natural ingredients I feel better about putting it on my skin. The certified organic ingredients include things like sunflower oil, beeswax, olive, coconut oil, shea butter, and chamomile among a few others. It is formulated without petroleum, mineral oil, lanolin, gluten, parabens, phthalates, fragrances, dyes & common allergens.The texture is greasy/oily but it does absorb. You only need the smallest amount since it is a rich product.

I started using it on my hands in hope it will help my horribly dry cuticles and a few spots of eczema. I will post an update here and let you know how it works for these purposes.