My husband prefers powder deodorant so I developed one for him that actually works, is free of baking soda (which a lot of people find irritating to their skin), and of course talc-free. He says the natural ones made with butter and oil leave a residue on his t-shirts that he’s not a fan of. …
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Amla Oil, also known as Indian Gooseberry Oil, is cold-pressed from the seed of the Emblica officinalis plant indigenous to India. This oil is commonly used in Ayurveda, the Indian traditional system of medicine, due to its wide range of medicinal uses. Amla oil is a yellowish brown oil and is extremely high in Vitamin …
I’m on a search for the best clean beauty websites out there. My list is small, but it will grow, I promise. I’ve been trying out clean makeup for quite some time now and I’m still searching for the perfect mix of clean beauty brands that are right for me. I’ve known about Ilia Beauty …
Baobab Seed Oil, Adansonia digitata, is cold-pressed extracted from the baobab fruits native to Africa. Baobab Oil has a nutty aroma and has a beautiful golden hue. Baobab Oil is packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamins A, B, and C, and is very rich in antioxidants. Baobab Oil improves the elasticity of the skin, has amazing regenerative …
Hibiscus Seed Oil (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is known as ‘nature’s botox’ due to its ability to make skin look firmer, smoothed, and younger. This beautiful pale yellow oil has a mild, sweet, and nutty aroma. Hibiscus Seed Oil has a medium viscosity and rapidly absorbs into skin making it a great choice to apply before makeup. …
Today I’m sharing a few of my roller bottle recipes that I used to sell when I first started my business. To make this easy I’m going to put the amount of essential oils to add to the carrier oil in each blend in parentheses. I get my roller bottles from Amazon, but you can …
Blackberry Seed Oil (Rubus laciniatus), native to the United States and Europe, is obtained by cold-pressing blackberry seeds producing a dark green emollient oil with a mild aroma. It is rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants like tocopherols and tocotrienols, a group of chemicals that are part of the Vitamin E family, and essential fatty acids. Blackberry …
I’ve never used too many skincare tools except a Clarisonic and after it died, I never replaced it until now (it’s been about four years). I’m glad I got a new one because I definitely see and feel a difference in my skin. I’m in love with the Clarisonic Mia Smart and the extra attachment …
Let’s make a super simple and effective facial toner that’s great for inflammation and restoring balance to the skin. Witch hazel has astringent and antimicrobial properties, making it a great base to add the hydrosols to. Rose geranium hydrosol restores balance to the skin, while the helichrysum addresses inflammation. Rose and helichrysum smell amazing together, so …
Face masks have a wealth of benefits. They can detoxify, clarify, regenerate, and exfoliate. They are a wonderful treatment to add to your skincare routine. I prefer to do a mask once or twice a week. I like to rotate my masks just like I do my face oils depending on what my skin needs. …
It’s cold here in Chicago and late fall/winter isn’t my favorite. I’m spending a lot of time indoors and I’ve been diffusing lots of different essential oil blends, but this one is my favorite so far. It has really helped me stay motivated and creative as I have a lot planned for my business this …
Prickly Pear Seed Oil, Opuntia ficus-indica, comes from parts of the United States, Africa, the Mediterranean, and Australia. It is cold-pressed from the seeds of the prickly pear cactus. This oil has become very popular in the skincare world since it boasts very high levels of Vitamin E and has quite a few spectacular skincare benefits. Prickly …
