Got dry flaky, rosacea or sensitive skin? Stop using commercial facial washes and try this DIY cleansing milk! Cleopatra sure knew the amazing beauty benefits of milk-based products! It is said that she had daily milk baths strewn with rose petals and aromatic oils. These baths were said to deeply cleanse, soften, smoothen and beautify her skin. In this post, we shall look at how to make a DIY cleansing milk. What is a Cleansing Milk? A cleansing milk is a type of facial cleanser that is milky in nature. It doesn’t form a lather. Also, it doesn’t necessarily contain milk but if you’re making your own DIY Continue Reading
Top 5 Manuka Honey Face Mask Recipes
Use any of these 5 manuka honey face mask recipes for better looking skin! Manuka honey is a miracle ingredient. It’s the most nourishing type of honey on Planet Earth. That’s because it has 4 times the mineral content of regular honey! Some of these minerals include zinc, iron, magnesium, copper, potassium, zinc, selenium and others. It also contains b-vitamins and other nutrients, active enzymes, antioxidants and other medicinal compounds that make it a truly remarkable substance. What’s more is that manuka honey is healing when used both internally and externally. It can be applied to wounds to protect Continue Reading
Coconut Oil and Baking Soda for Wrinkles
Do you want to look 10 years younger?! Try using coconut oil and baking soda for wrinkles 3 times a week! What Coconut Oil and Baking Soda Does for Wrinkles Coconut oil and baking soda are both amazing anti-aging ingredients. Baking soda helps with cleansing skin, gentle exfoliation, shrinking large pores and firming the face. Coconut oil, on the other hand, is intensely moisturizing, nourishes skin cells, has antibacterial properties and reduces fine lines on the face. Read more: Top 20 Beauty Benefits of Coconut Oil 20 Beauty Benefits of Baking Soda When combined, coconut oil and baking soda Continue Reading
Oil Cleansing with Castor Oil for Oily Skin
Can you do oil cleansing with castor oil for oily skin? And how does it help? Find out below! Oil cleansing is a method of washing your face using oils. Yup, you use just oils to wash your face…and hot water & a washcloth as well. If you don’t know the basics of oil cleansing, let me take you through the simple steps: Begin by rinsing your face with warm water. This helps loosen dirt and open your pores. If you have makeup on, you can skip this step! Now pour ½-1 tsp of your oil cleansing blend or any skin care oil of your choice onto your wet face in circular motions. Avoid your eye area. After Continue Reading
How to Wash your Face with a Sunburn
Learn how to wash your face with a sunburn safely and also promote quick healing! Having a sunburn sucks and having one right on your face sucks even more! The worst part is when it comes to washing your face - how do you do it without irritating the sunburn?! In this article, I’ll show you how! Tips for Dealing with a Sunburn on your Face Do not use your regular face wash. Use only cold water to wash your face. Do not scrub your face. Moisturize with water-based products, avoiding the oil-based ones Do not use toner. Limit washing your face to only once/twice a day. Try sleeping on a Continue Reading