Cranberries are tiny deep-red fruits that have a tart taste. They’re great for making cranberry jam, juice and sauce. But cranberries are also used to process cranberry seed oil, an amazing oil with fantastic beauty benefits! It’s the richest known source of tocotrienols (vitamin E) as mentioned in a study conducted by Professor Wassef Nawar from University of Massachusetts! And vitamin E is known as the ‘beauty vitamin’ and ‘skin vitamin’ because it’s excellent at promoting beautiful skin and hair! In this post, we shall look at its ingredient profile and then the beauty benefits of cranberry seed oil for Continue Reading
Can I Put Shea Butter on my Dog?
Read this post to find the answer to the questions, “Can I put shea butter on my dog?” and “Is shea butter safe for my dog?” When we’re caring for our canine friends, we’ve got to be extra careful not to use irritating substances on them or feed them stuff that they’re not supposed to eat. Dogs can get itchy, dry and irritated skin and if you’re not one to use conventional products on them or are looking for natural alternatives, you might come across using shea butter for dogs. But is shea butter safe for dogs? Shea butter is a natural plant butter that is extracted from the Shea trees, only found in Continue Reading
Homemade Deodorant Spray with Baking Soda
A fan of making your own deodorants? Try this homemade deodorant spray with baking soda! It keeps the stank out, feels refreshing and is totally easy to apply! Deodorant sprays are awfully convenient and when you make your own, it’s even more convenient. You can literally mix up your ingredients in seconds and have a homemade deodorant spray. It contains just a few ingredients but is sure powerful enough to do its job wonderfully! The base ingredients we’ll be using are water-based since this is a spray recipe. Check them out: Witch hazel - A good base ingredient for a spray/roll on deodorant, witch Continue Reading
DIY Glycolic Acid Face Mask with Brown Sugar
I’ve made so many DIY face masks ever since I got into natural beauty some years ago. But I must say that this DIY glycolic acid face mask is EXCEPTIONAL! I have acne prone skin and I hate hate hate getting clogged pores and acne scars. It sucks! So when I read about how you can make a DIY glycolic acid face mask to combat acne + clogged pores, I got into DIY mode. I simply had to make this mask and scrub it on my face ASAP! And I’m so thankful that I did! Because now I’m going to be using this face mask twice a week, without fail. When I witnessed my smoother and better-looking skin, I told myself I’d use Continue Reading
DIY Serum for Hyperpigmentation using Licorice Root
Hyperpigmentation is a common skin problem that affects many people. And it’s really expensive to treat at the dermatologist’s. But more and more people are using home remedies to soften hyperpigmentation. It’s unbelievable but simple ingredients like brown sugar and raw honey can make all the difference in the world! Another natural ingredient that is popular for hyperpigmentation is licorice. Yup, that substance used to make those yummy licorice treats like candy cane. It’s actually an herb called licorice root from which licorice powder is extracted. In Ayurveda, a 5000 year old holistic science Continue Reading