If you’ve got acne prone skin/blackheads, you should own a jar of activated charcoal capsules. This ingredient is AWESOME for acne. It literally sucks out stale oils, dead cells, impurities and acne-causing bacteria from within the skin pores. Let’s find out how to make a weekly DIY activated charcoal face mask for acne in this post! Activated charcoal is all the rage these days. It’s touted for its numerous beauty benefits, including fighting acne, clearing blemishes, preventing & removing blackheads, skin lightening and even hair growth! If you want to read more, go to my post, 12 Beauty Benefits of Continue Reading
DIY Coconut Oil Face Mask for Glowing Skin
Coconut oil is awesome for skin! It is filled with healthy fatty acids that deeply nourish skin, making it glow with radiance! Try this DIY coconut oil face mask and see for yourself! Nutrients in Coconut Oil for Skin Before we move onto the recipe, let’s check out what exactly coconut oil contains that makes skin healthy! MCT’s - This is Medium Chain Fatty Acids in full form. Coconut oil is rich in them! Some of them include lauric acid, caprylic acid, capric acid, mystiric acid and stearic acid. What makes these fatty acids special is that they have a small molecular structure which makes them able to Continue Reading
DIY Translucent Powder without Cornstarch
Is it possible to make a DIY translucent powder without cornstarch? Yes it is! I’ll show you what you need! If you search for DIY translucent powder online, you’ll find a number of recipes…all including cornstarch. But what about if you’re allergic to it? Don’t worry there are substitutes you can use instead! And those are bentonite clay and arrow root powder! Bentonite clay is a fine grayish white clay that is amazing for skin soothing and detoxification but it can also double up as an ingredient for translucent powder! If you do use bentonite clay, make sure it doesn’t come into contact with any metal Continue Reading
DIY Face Serum Recipe with Glycerin
Face serums are skin care products that people use to deliver powerful nutrients into the skin. They keep skin looking fresh, glowing and youthful. Serums are supposed to be used right before moisturizing your clean skin. They can be moisturizing since they use ingredients that hydrate skin. However, if your skin is oily, a serum can act as a moisturizer, without you needing to add another layer of moisturizing product! Today, we’re going to be looking at a DIY face serum recipe with glycerin! Glycerin, or vegetable glycerin as it’s also known, is an amazing product for skin. It’s cleansing as well as Continue Reading
DIY Blemish Remover Roll On
An ingenious way to fade blemishes fast is by using this DIY blemish remover in a roll on bottle! One of the things I seem to constantly battle is deep cystic acne. The worst part is it leaves unsightly scars when it goes away. The scars stay there for LONG. I mean like for months on end! The acne I have almost shows up every month so I’m sure it’s hormonal acne. I’ve been trying to consume hormone-balancing foods and avoid junk as a way to combat it. And also try using blemish busting essential oils. There are several essential oils that can help with blemishes but the ones below are the most Continue Reading