I have acne prone skin and whenever it starts acting up with breakouts, clogged pores, itchiness and oiliness, I like to mix up this simple DIY bentonite clay face mask! It is so refreshing, clears up clogged pores and removes excess oils on the skin. What makes bentonite clay so special? Well, it is a very unique clay that has the ability to produce an electric charge when water is added to it. Its electric components change when water is added, making it able to suck out impurities, toxins and heavy metals from the body! It carries a strong negative charge which bonds to the positive charge found in most Continue Reading
Top 10 Natural Remedies for Eczema on the Face
Treating Eczema on the Face Eczema is a skin condition that causes inflammation in the skin and leads to the formation of vesicles, skin irritation, itching and redness. It is undoubtedly the most common and bothersome skin problem among individuals these days. Luckily, there are so many natural remedies for eczema on the face and other areas. Eczema is a skin disorder often leaves scars and causes discoloration of the skin that can be disturbing for the sufferer. In some cases, it also makes your skin swollen, irritated and itchy. Though it is difficult to point out the cause of your eczema, these are some Continue Reading
Top 7 Carrier Oils for Acne for Clear, Beautiful Skin
Acne is a common and predominant skin condition, which does not only affect teenagers but affects adults as well. It is one such problem that causes quite a lot of pain, discomfort, and distress among individuals, both physically and otherwise. But in order to treat the problem, it is really important to know what causes acne to find the best treatment to heal acne breakouts. In particular, we need to look at carrier oils for acne that are non-comedogenic (meaning that they do not block pores). Don't miss: Witch Hazel & Essential Oils for Acne What Causes Acne? Acne is an embarrassing skin condition and Continue Reading
Using Cocoa Butter for Skin Lightening
Did you know that you can achieve radiance by using cocoa butter for skin lightening? Cocoa butter is a natural plant-based butter derived from whole cocoa beans. Yes, we are talking about the same cocoa beans from which we get chocolate! The cocoa beans are first fermented, then dried, after which they are roasted to separate from their hulls, thereby producing cocoa nibs. Cocoa nibs contain some 54% – 58% of cocoa butter. Cocoa butter has the traces of the cocoa beans scent – the scent is mild. Native to South and Central America, cocoa beans have been widely used for years in places like the Continue Reading
Homemade DIY Mascara with Activated Charcoal That Works
I’ve tried voluminizing and lengthening mascaras from Revlon, Maybelline, L'Oreal, Sleek and others and my favorite surprisingly has been Sleek, which stays matte, doesn’t flake and doesn’t clump at all! I don’t know about you guys but it’s the best drugstore mascara I’ve been using and I’d continue using – if it weren’t for one thing! I may be super sensitive to store-bought mascara but for some reason, all the mascaras that I’ve tried had one common problem, which is to make my eyes get irritated and itch terribly. Since mascara is one makeup product that I can do without, I actually stopped using mascara Continue Reading