What Causes Acne Acne can be caused by a variety of factors including excess sebum production on the skin, hormonal changes in the body, certain cosmetic products, improper hygiene, consumption of unhealthy fatty foods such as junk food and eating too much of pasteurized ('dead') milk, factory eggs and hormone-laden food, among others. If you do not have hormonal acne, you might be wondering why you have painful pimples even though: You wash your face twice a day with a natural sulfate-free cleanser. You eat only fresh, organic, pesticide-free and wholesome foods. You do not use cosmetic products or Continue Reading
Cocoa Powder for Skin Lightening – Does it Work?
Can you use cocoa powder for skin lightening and does it work?! Okay, so I’ve seen people using and recommending cocoa powder for skin lightening - the unsweetened cocoa powder, also known as 'raw' chocolate powder! I was very skeptical about this because cocoa powder is used in dry shampoo and DIY foundation to darken it so I thought putting it on your skin will stain it darker than your actual skin tone. But that’s not the case as we shall discover below! Can you even use cocoa powder on your skin? Yes, you can! I talked about 12 Beauty Benefits of Cocoa Powder for Skin and Hair a few weeks ago. It’s Continue Reading
DIY Makeup Primer for a Stunning Face
Make your own DIY makeup primer that’s less clogging and works just the same as a store-bought primer. Bonus: It’s way cheaper! A primer is the secret to long-lasting, vivid makeup that stays put on your skin without fading away. Have you noticed that primers always come in tiny bottles – yet they are always super pricy? Is it even worth it, considering you can make your own at home?! Personally, I’ve only ever purchased one primer in my life. It was great for my eye makeup. I never used it on the rest of my face because I didn’t want to ‘waste’ it. But oh, what a difference primer makes when it’s Continue Reading
How to Use Chamomile Tea on your Face
Check out how to use chamomile tea on your face for healthy skin! I love sipping on some chamomile tea (with a healthy drizzle of honey). It calms anxiety, treats an upset stomach and soothes frayed nerves. You should definitely try it in place of your usual mug of coffee at least once a week. Chamomile has been used as a healing herb since centuries ago. It is best known for its soothing and calming properties. It not only soothes the mind, but also skin! You can apply chamomile tea on your face to help a lot of skin problems including irritated skin, rashes, rosacea, acne and oily skin as well. In this Continue Reading
DIY Serum with Aloe Vera
A DIY serum with aloe vera?! You've totally got to try this out! Aloe vera is something that we at beautymunsta.com love with all our skin (and hair!) cells! It is super soothing and has been used for centuries for its medicinal benefits. When applied on skin, it acts as a sealant by drawing moisture from the atmosphere and locking it into the epidermal layer of skin. This keeps skin fresh, hydrated and looking supple. In this post, I want to share with you how to make an easy DIY serum with aloe vera - yes, it’s very easy! DIY Serum with Aloe Vera Refrain from using fresh aloe vera gel directly from the Continue Reading