Three Products That are as Stinky as They are Useful

1. Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil has been a regular fixture in my medicine cabinet for over ten years now, and it took some time for me to start to appreciate the smell of it. It is an essential oil with antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral qualities. I use it on every bug bite because of it's antiseptic and analgesic qualities. Nothing takes the itch out of a mosquito bite like Tea Tree Oil! A few drops of Tea Tree Oil in an essential oil burner and a steamy shower make for very clear nasal passages. A drop rubbed on your gums can kill bacteria and soothe tooth pain. I even add it to my laundry soap which really leaves our clothes smelling fresh, but does not leave a lingering scent like store-bought detergents.

2. Witch Hazel

Witch Hazel is stinky.....really stinky, but equally awesome. I use it as an astringent, and it is the best product I have ever used on my face. I have very oily skin, and products to 'control' oil contain salicylic acid. Salicylic acid does nothing but dry my skin initially, and then force it to create more oil to protect itself. Witch Hazel, on the other hand, leaves my skin feeling cool, refreshed, and decidedly oil-free! After using it for a year now, I like the smell. :) Here are some more uses for Witch Hazel.


3. Hemp Lotion

I have been using hemp lotion for a long time as well. This too has an odoriferous quality that is difficult to ignore. To me, it smells like musky dirt. This is the best lotion for healing tattoos, it works well on dry skin too ;). If you have never had a tattoo, you may not know how dry, itchy, and peely they are to heal. I have used just about every 'tried and true' recommended lotion, and found the hemp lotion by accident because The Body Shop was changing the packaging and I get a tube for like three bucks. I started out using it on my hands and elbows, then decided to try it on my next tattoo. It is like magic, it keeps the tattoo very moist, but not too moist, and really helps them heal beautifully. Now, you will smell like musky dirt while you heal, but it's a small sacrifice for a speedy healing process. I have been doing research about hemp oil, and am going to try it on my face to get rid of the oil and blemishes, apparently it is awesome. I'll keep ya posted!!