Caring for house plants is often as easy as applying water and sunshine. Another benefit of house plants is their ability to purify the air. California alone is home to some of the top polluted cities in the country. How do we purify the air in our homes without purchasing the sometimes pricey technology?

This time I have the pleasure of introducing to you a natural and green beauty brand called NouriShea. Their products are based on formulations with 100% USDA Certified Organic Shea Butter and natural essential oils. Founder and owner Victoria Francis began experimenting with Raw West African Shea Butter in early 2007 to help overcome her children's skin issues. When she couldn't find products with the exact balance of natural and premium Shea Butter that she felt comfortable using on her babies, she decided to turn her experiments into products that would be safe for her kids and herself.

For those who choose to make their home more eco conscious, the bathroom is great place to concentrate your energy to conserve water and reduce toxic chemicals.

Dimethylbenzylammonium chloride, trisodium nitrilotriacetate chloride, butoxy ethanol. These unpronounceable solvents are some of the ingredients that are common within everyday cleaning products.