Can chia seeds go bad? What are the signs of expiry for chia seeds? How do you store chia seeds to make them last longer? Chia seeds, like any other seeds, can go bad. This is because they contain a large amount of oil in them. Once the oil in the chia seeds goes bad, the rest of the seed goes bad. Originating in South America, chia seeds are tiny black seeds that are a heavy weight super food. They are rich in protein, omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins and other nutrients. Chia seeds can be pricey so it’s best to store them meticulously and eat them while they are fresh. 5 Signs That Chia Seeds Have Continue Reading
Rosehip and Carrot Seed Facial Serum
One of the most popular DIY anti-aging skin care products you can make at home is this rosehip and carrot seed oil facial serum! Let’s begin by exploring the benefits of rosehip oil and carrot seed oil for your skin! Benefits of Rosehip Oil Rosehip oil is highly touted in the skin care world! And this is with good reason too! The luxurious oil is excellent for aging skin and getting rid of scars. It is obtained from rosehips, which are the fruit of the wild rose plant (scientific name: Rosa canina, Rosa moschata or Rosa rubiginosa). So it is not got from the regular rose plant we know! Some of the Continue Reading
DIY Beeswax Cream for Psoriasis
Get relief using this DIY beeswax cream for psoriasis! Beeswax is a miracle ingredient when it comes to making homemade creams and lotions. It’s especially good for those with dry skin and also inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema. That’s because it provides a protective layer over the affected skin, preventing irritants from aggravating it. This protective layer also seals moisture into the skin, which helps moisturize the dry psoriasis patches. In this post, I want to share with you a simple enough but very effective DIY beeswax cream for psoriasis. We’re going to be using other skin Continue Reading
Difference between Baking Soda and Baking Powder for Skin
Find out the difference between baking soda and baking powder for skin, hair and overall beauty! Though baking soda and baking powder are both leaveners used in baking, they are actually different in their chemical composition. For skin and beauty purposes, you can’t use both baking powder and baking soda - there’s only one that should be used for these purposes! Let’s see: What is Baking Soda? Baking soda is also known as sodium bicarbonate. It is a white solid that is crystalline and appears as a fine white powder. You probably don’t know where baking soda is got from, right?! Well, it is Continue Reading
9 Amazing Tea Tree Oil Benefits for Hair
Tea tree oil is very versatile and it's great for your hair! In this post, find out 9 amazing tea tree oil benefits for hair! We all know what tea tree oil is because it is so popular in the beauty world. It is most famous for its powerful acne-busting properties but it also helps with a whole lot of problems including toenail fungus, cold sores, warts and others. Did you know that it’s also great for your scalp and hair?! Yup! In this post, we’re going to see 9 tea tree oil benefits for hair issues! 9 Amazing Tea Tree Oil Benefits for Hair See some amazing benefits of tea tree oil for your hair, Continue Reading