Product Spotlight: Tone & Firm

OK we get it. 

You want to feel good about what you put on your skin and you want to tone and firm too.
We get you and we have the solution!

Here’s how we do it. 

Pink Grapefruit, Aloe, Shea Butter, and Green Tea support healthy circulation, elasticity, and tightening of the skin. This gives skin a healthier and more youthful appearance.

Apply to saggy neck, bouncy belly, jelly thighs or any area that needs some extra TLC and toning.

The fresh, bright citrus scent is a great pick-me-up too any time of day! ☀️

Check out this new big bottle size in our new fall catalog. 

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Tasty Low Calorie Cobbler

Introduction

This is a cake-type cobbler. You can use any fruit, fresh or frozen. My favorites are peaches, berries, and-- on the rare occasions when I can find them-- sour cherries.

Minutes to Prepare: 5

Minutes to Cook: 35

Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh or frozen blackberries (or other fruit)
1 to 1 1/2 tsp sugar

Butter-flavored cooking spray
1/2 T light butter, such as Land-o-Lakes butter w/Canola oil

2 T whole grain flour (I use white whole wheat)
1 1/2 T Splenda (granulated, not from packets)
1/4 tsp baking powder
2 T lowfat milk

Dash of nutmeg, cinnamon, or ginger

Directions

Makes one serving

Mix fruit and sugar in a small bowl and set aside to let the sugar draw out the juices. (If you don't see juice in the bottom after a few minutes, mash a little bit of the fruit and mix again.)

Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350 degrees. Coat an 8-oz oven-proof baking cup with cooking spray and place the butter in the dish. Heat the dish in the oven until the butter is bubbly.

Mix flour, Splenda, baking powder, milk, and spice together in a small bowl just until blended. Spread the mixture into the HOT baking dish. Place the fruit in the center of the batter, leaving a rim of batter all around the edges.

Bake 20-40 minutes until batter is golden brown around the edges and center looks set. (Baking time will vary a LOT depending on the shape of the dish and the type of fruit you use.) Serve warm, with a drizzle of cream or a little vanilla yogurt.

Notes:

--Heating the dish with the butter is what "makes" this recipe. It creates a crispy-chewy crust that tastes much richer than it is.

--I usually make this with buttermilk because I have it on hand. When made with buttermilk, use baking soda instead of baking powder.

-- I use white whole wheat flour, made by King Arthur or Red Mill.

-- Some good combinations of fruit and spices are:
peaches with fresh nutmeg and/or a drop of almond extract; blueberries with ginger and/or lime or lemon zest; cherries with ginger and/or almond extract; rhubarb with brown sugar instead of granulated

Nutritional Info

• Servings Per Recipe: 1
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 162.7

• Total Fat: 4.8 g
• Cholesterol: 8.6 mg
• Sodium: 157.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 30.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
• Protein: 3.9 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Cup o' Cobbler for One caloriesby ingredient

10 Uses for Lavender Essential Oil that you'll Love

If you're like us,  when you hear the word "lavender"  you immediately think of that delicate floral aroma that instantly soothes both the body and mind.  What's more calming than the distinctive scent of Lavender Essential Oil?

While lavender has become almost synonymous with relaxation and it's signature pleasing hue of purple, its uses and benefits are actually limitless!  Did you know that Lavender Essential Oil has antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, soothing, AND healing properties?

It's so much more than a pretty scent!  Here's a handy list of SOME of our favorite ways to use Lavender Essential Oil:

1.  First Aid Kit Go To:  It's Lavender Essential Oil to the rescue!  With its antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties,  Lavender Essential Oil is a great edition to your First Aid Kit!  You can use it on minor scrapes, cuts and rashes to clean them, stop bleeding, and/or kill bacteria.  We recommend adding a few drops to our JE Naturally Unscented lotion for use on your kiddos' bumps and scrapes.

2.  Pet Stain Deodorizer:  We love our furry friends,  but sometimes Felix and Fido can have an accident or two,  leaving your furniture and floors with unpleasant orders and stains.  Combining a handful of baking soda and a few drops of Lavender EO can naturally deodorize these mishaps.  Just rub the mixture on the affected area,  let sit for a few minutes,  and vacuum clean.

3.  Scalp and Skin Conditions:  Adding Lavender Essential Oil to your shampoo can do wonders for eliminating dandruff and a few drops mixed with JE Naturally Unscented Lotion (Seriously,  what can't you do with a good unscented lotions?!)  placed topically on a patch ofr eczema or dermatitis or dry, chapped skin can clear it right up,  soothing any paid, redness and dryness.

4.  Allergy Relief:  Who among us doesn't dread allergy season?  With a little Lavender Essential Oil,  you won't have to let Hay Fever keep you from enjoying the great outdoors!  Add a few drops of Lavender EO to a diffuser to relieve itchy, runny nose, itchy eyes, and puffy skin.   Don't have a diffuser?  Try a spritz of Lavender Essential Oil Spray around your home or on your pillow.

5.  Anti-Nausea Aid:  Nothing throws a wrench into a vacation like becoming nauseous on your flight,  cruise ship or road trip.  The next time you feel yourself getting a case of motion sickness,  ditch the Dramamine (and the drowsiness that comes with it) and instead reach for the Lavender EO.  Mix a few drops with some coconut oil and rub behind your ears or around your belly button for instant relief from nausea and motion sickness.

6.  Bug Bite Remedy:  with those hot summer evenings (and, let's be honest:  even the mornings and afternoons) come the pesky mosquitoes and other creepy crawlies.  Applying Lavender Essential Oil Spray or Roll On to bug bites and stings can stop itching and reduce redness and swelling so you can get back to enjoying our outdoor summer fun!

7.  Natural Fabric Refresher:  A few drops of Lavender Essential Oil combined with cool, distilled water can make the ideal all-natural fabric spray, perfect for refreshing furniture, upholstery, mattresses, and much more!  combine your mixture in a spray bottle and mist the orders away!  Add a few drops of Lavender EO to a cloth or a dryer ball and put in the dryer for a quick and natural way to freshen your laundry!

8.  Cold and Flu Remedy:  Once the weather cools down and we all head back indoors, it'll be that time of yer again!  Beat the cold and flu season by combining a few drops of Lavender Essential Oil to boiling hot water.  Inhale the vapors from your mixture to clear congestion and open your airways.

9.  Headache Reliever:   Instead of reaching for your favorite over-the-counter headache medicine,  take a more natural approach to headache pain by combining a few drops of Lavender EO with a carrier oil like coconut oil on your temples.  Looking for something a little less messy?  Try JE Headache Herbal Blend Roll on for some instant relief.  (my headache roll on is with me ALL THE TIME)

10.  Sunburn Relief:  It helps with cuts and scrapes,  and it works on sunburns too!  Lavender EO mixed well with some aloe gel or coconut oil will make a great topical remedy.  And don't forget combining Lavender Essential Oil with our Unscented Lotion makes a great sunburn remedy for both you and your little ones.

There you have it.  This is just a small sampling of all the countless ways to use Lavender Essential Oil beyond a relaxation aid.  We didn't need another reason to love  Lavender EO,  but it sure is nice to have some!  If you want to add Lavender EO to your everydaty routine,  connect with me today.   https://tinyurl.com/y5lyl3sa

Jordan Essentials does not claim to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure anything.  Information provided is for educations and entertainment purposed only.  Contact your healthcare provider with specific concerns.  Not endorsed by the FDA.

The 5 most popular Essential oils for diffusing and blending!

🌿 Tea tree, peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender and orange essential oils are the most popular and versatile essential oils. They are the must-have essential oils for beginners and avid essential oil users.

Perfect for diffusers and to add to unscented products, our collection is the ideal way to save and build your collection! 

💧Tea Tree - Traditionally used for everything from acne, nail fungus, molds and mildew!

💧 Peppermint - Energy-boosting and stomach soothing!

💧 Eucalyptus - Super support for the respiratory system. Breathe clearer and easier with a little eucalyptus.

💧Lavender - Calming scent and is also soothing to the skin.

💧 Orange - Add a little sunshine to your life! Uplifting and cheerful.

Order your set today!  http://www.CathyJELady.com      You will be ever so grateful that you did,  I use something from my set almost daily.

TIP:   I take my lotion or magnesium lotion,   put  some lotion in my palm about the size of a dime,  add a drop of the essential oil I want to use,  mix and rub.     I will also use some in my shampoo -  this morning it was the Tea Tree as it helps clear my sinus passages.

Ingredient Spotlight Sunday: Witch Hazel

Witch Hazel is a secret weapon in many Jordan Essential's products. Extracted from the bark, leaves, and twigs of a North American shrub with the same name, Witch Hazel has been used for hundreds of years for a wide variety of skin issues including acne, bruises, insect bites, poison ivy, burns, and more. Given its effectiveness and versatility, Witch Hazel can be found in Jordan Essentials Hydrating Body Spritzers, Essential Oil Sprays, Toner Mist, Acne Support Gel, and NEW Spritz Your Pits Deodorant Spray.

Check out these amazing products containing the powerful Witch Hazel and comment below with your favorites.

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Do you ever have those days you NEED Chocolate?

There are just some days that  I JUST HAVE TO HAVE CHOCOLATE!

Introduction

These cookies taste like the corner of the brownie pan, but in controlled portions!

Number of Servings: 48

Ingredients

6 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
6 oz bittersweet chocolate (can use dark chocolate), broke into large pieces
1 stick unsalted butter, softened and divided
1 1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla

Directions

1. Melt chocolates and 1/2 stick butter (in microwave). Cool briefly.
2. Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. Beat 1/2 stick butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until the consistancy of wet sand.
4. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix.
5. Mix in chocolate mixture, beating only until combined.
6. Stir in flour mixture, only until combined.
7. Chill for 1 hour.
8. Dip out with an ice cream scoop (I use a 4 teaspoon cookie dipper) onto a greased cookie sheet.
9. Bake 1 sheet at a time for 9 to 11 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Do not over bake.
10. Cool 2 minutes on pan before moving to cooling racks.

Number of Servings: 48

Nutritional Info

• Servings Per Recipe: 48
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 102.5

• Total Fat: 4.3 g
• Cholesterol: 17.9 mg
• Sodium: 67.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 16.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
• Protein: 1.4 g

View full nutritional breakdown of 911 Chocolate Emergency Cookies calories by ingredient

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MARYHAMILTON.

Ouch!!! Cracking Bleeding Heels

Ouch!   These heels look painful.   Stop and imagine this but worse,  even more cracking and bleeding.   This was me  17 years ago.  more than  6 months out of the year it hurt to walk,    having to wear work boots was not helpful and compounded the situation.  You would think that my heels had belonged to one of those tough construction workers,  not someone that worked in the office,  but wore here work boots only when on a job site.

Nothing I tried worked until I found the Jordan Essentials Lotion Bar,  daily application to my heels before putting my socks on,  and again before bed had me improving in just 48 hours.   I've never looked back.

I have to say that while I depended on the Lotion Bar for a lot of years,  the Dead Sea Salts (foot soaks) and our amazing lotion  have kept my feet in wonderful shape.  Best of all not cracking, bleeding or pain to walk on them.    I make sure that I pay extra attention to my feet when I know that I'm going to be in my cowboy boots. 

Lotion in Motion - Beauty . . . More than Skin Deep

I love to learn,  but sometimes catching up on all my reading is hard,  but I moved this article form Kalon Women Magazine to the top of my list . . .

The simplest way to arm yourself with these new skin/Alzheimer’s/Dementia findings: MOISTURIZE YOUR SKIN DAILY. Use high quality, preferably all-natural body creams and lotions and take a moment after each bath or shower to slather some on. It’s really that simple.

These latest studies are revealing that maintaining basic hydration goes a very long way in knocking out the systemic inflammatory processes connected to the development of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, as well as the other inflammation-related diseases I mentioned earlier in this article.

Some of the latest studies detail that using only 3 milliliters of lotion- twice per day- significantly lowered the cytokines circulating in study participants. That’s 0.101442 ounces of lotion… 0.202884 Tablespoons.

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Allergy Blend from Jordan Essentials

Allergy Season is here in Houston! Jordan Essentials Allergy Blend is a must have. Check out this information from our blog

Respiratory distress from seasonal or triggered allergies are all too common. In fact, a recent study estimated that allergic rhinitis (hay fever) affects around 30% of all adults in the U.S. and as many as 40% of children, and this number is increasing each year! In fact, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reports that allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S.

For some, the aggravation of allergies is an everyday nightmare. Allergic reactions occur when the immune system reacts to environmental triggers that are normally harmless to most other people. When this happens, the immune system recognizes a particular trigger, or allergen, as harmful and sends signals to the body to create antibodies to fight it. Reactions that occur may include inflammation of the skin, sinuses, digestive system, and/or airways.

Although not typically fatal, allergies cause a great deal of discomfort and stress to those who suffer from them. Sinus swelling, headaches, reduced energy, nasal discomfort, excessive mucus, coughing, chest pain, joint swelling, difficulty breathing, and reduced quality of sleep are just a few of the common symptoms of allergies. But what can be done to support the body in healing, alleviating symptoms, and returning life to one of joy, energy, and vitality?

In some cases, the use of essential oils can offer some relief and encourage a healthy immune response. For allergies, a combination of three properties of oils offer the best results, because they address all key facets of the allergic reaction in the body. Those are anti-allergenic, antihistamine, and steroidal (reduce inflammation). Jordan Essentials Allergy Blend offers all three properties with its carefully blended combination of Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint Essential Oils.

Frankincense is often called the “King” of essential oils because it has so many powerful constituents and can support many body systems. In this case, Frankincense is included in the Allergy Blend because of its anti-allergenic and steroidal properties. Frankincense supports healthy cell regeneration and may help reduce the body’s reaction to the allergen in question. It also has been known to be highly effective in reducing inflammation.

Lavender and Lemon Essential Oils are also added to the Jordan Essentials Allergy Blend for their antihistamine qualities, in addition to the many other benefits these oils offer. Lavender calms and soothes the inflammation while Lemon stimulates opening of the airways.

Peppermint Essential Oil contains menthol, a stimulating constituent that helps open airways, reduce inflammation, stimulate blood flow, and encourage healthy communication between the cells.

Jordan Essentials Allergy Blend is also a wonderful option for non-allergy situations, too! Not only does it smell amazing, it is a great choice for additional support any time you want to support deep breathing and healthy airways. Singers love using this blend before performing, athletes love this blend for excellent oxygen flow during a workout, and moms love this blend to help their loved ones breathe better at night while sleeping during cold and flu season. Jordan Essentials Allergy Blend works beautifully when paired with Jordan Essentials Immune Blend and/or Jordan Essentials Resistance Blend during those times when you’re really feeling under the weather and need some additional immune support.

Or, just enjoy using it for no other reason than that it smells so good!

Jordan Essentials Allergy Blend comes in a convenient, perfectly diluted Roll On or Spray and is recommended for ages 3 and up. Consult your doctor or healthcare professional if symptoms persist or worsen, and be sure to double check with your doctor before using if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications.

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Jordan Essentials does not claim to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure anything. Jordan Essentials Allergy Blend is for topical use only. It is not recommended to ever ingest an essential oil. Not endorsed by the FDA

Skincare Tips for Oily Skin

Oily skin is the result of overactive sebaceous glands in the skin producing an excess of sebum, giving the skin a glossy appearance. Where this does have some benefits such as locking in natural moisture, reducing the risk of wrinkles as we age, it also can increase the risk of acne and other skin blemishes… and often isn’t the most desirable situation for our skin.

Some suffer from oily skin in the T-Zone area of the face, primarily the forehead, nose area, and chin. Others suffer from oily skin over the whole face. But what can be done if you suffer from oily skin? Here are our top tips for caring for oily skin.

DEEP CLEANSING

If you suffer from oily skin, one of the best things you can do is regular cleansing. Regular cleansing helps remove excess sebum from the skin, while also removing dirt and toxins that may accumulate, increasing the risk of acne. In extreme cases, cleansing twice and even three times daily is recommended. For cleansing oily skin, choose from Jordan Essentials Gentle Foaming Cleanser, Jordan Essentials Gentle Cleanser, Jordan Essentials Complexion Bar (especially if you suffer from acne along with your oily skin), and Jordan Essentials Activated Charcoal Soap. All Jordan Essentials cleansers are carefully formulated to help maintain a healthy skin pH balance with gentle ingredients that deep clean without any harmful, harsh, or toxic ingredients.

REGULAR EXFOLIATING

More than any other skin type, oily skin benefits from consistent and regular exfoliating. If you suffer from oily skin, start a routine of adding this step to your skincare regimen at least once and preferably two times per week. Exfoliating with Jordan Essentials Gentle Exfoliant or Jordan Essentials Cucumber Spa Polish can help smooth the skin, remove dead skin cells caused by the excess sebum production, and help avoid breakouts.

DON’T SKIP THE FACE MASK

Weekly face masks with Jordan Essentials Detoxifying Clay Mask or Jordan Essentials Purifying Charcoal Mask greatly benefit oily skin. Masks go deeper on cleaning to pull toxins and impurities from the pores while also removing excess sebum from the skin. The key with oily skin is to gently remove the excess oil while still supporting a healthy skin balance, and a great way to do that is with the gentle and effective ingredients found in Jordan Essentials’ Masks.

TONE THAT SKIN

Daily toning with Jordan Essentials Toner Mist after cleansing, exfoliating, and a mask treatment will help in eliminating excess oil and banishing dirt from the skin.

DON’T SKIP THE MOISTURIZER

Contrary to popular belief, oily skin does still need moisturized. Excess sebum on the skin does not mean that the skin has a proper moisture balance, and Jordan Essentials Acne Support Moisturizer with Willow Bark Extract, Daily Moisturizer, or Red Wine Moisturizer will gently moisturize and help balance the skin. Stripping the skin of moisture will only encourage the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum, which counteracts everything you are trying to achieve. Instead of stripping the skin of moisture, following the JE regimen followed by JE Moisturizer will support a healthy sebum level in the skin.

WORK WITH YOUR JE CONSULTANT

The skin is a living organ and is ever-changing. Seasonal changes, hormonal changes, stressful situations, environmental changes, and diet changes can all affect our skin in many ways. Sometimes our skin needs a little extra support in one area or another, and Jordan Essentials has a wide selection of options for every situation. Be sure to work closely with your JE Consultant so he/she can assist you in finding the perfect combination that you need. If you experience both oily skin and acne-prone skin, be sure to also check out the article on Skincare Tips for Acne-Prone Skin. (**insert hyperlink to other blog article).

Support your skin with healthy, nontoxic products and try one of Jordan Essentials Skincare Bundles which gives you the opportunity to try some new products (or stock up on favorites) at a huge discount.

Let me know your favorites! Comment below with your favorite products for oily skin and your experiences with JE as the best go-to brand for supporting Healthy Skin and a Healthy Life.

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