Using the highly alkaline store-bought face washes throws your skin’s slightly acidic pH out of balance! To maintain a healthy skin pH, try this DIY pH balance face wash recipe! If your skin’s pH is disrupted, then you can say hello to itchy, sensitive, dry or oil skin and even breakouts. The pH range is 0-14 with the lower scale: 0-6 being very acidic to slightly acidic, 7 being neutral and 8-14 being slightly alkaline to very alkaline. Our skin has a slightly acidic pH of 4.5-5.5. This acidic environment ensures germs are kept away from the skin and it functions normally. Many skin care products especially Continue Reading
Shea Butter for Crow’s Feet – Can it Help?
First off, crow’s feet is not related to crows or feet in any way. It’s a term used to describe the tiny creases and crinkles some people (mostly older people) have at the ends of their eyes. You’ll notice them when a person smiles, laughs or squints. Like this in the picture above. Crow’s feet are definitely not appealing if one wants to look young. Apparently, the best way to get rid of crow’s feet is by getting Botox injections. But dayum, those are expensive plus those needles they use are really scary. If you’ve just noticed crow’s feet creeping up on you, it’s time to start using a natural wrinkle-reducer Continue Reading
DIY Ingrown Hair Treatment Spray | Also Prevents & Reduces Ingrown Hair
Ingrown hairs make shaving/hair removal such.a.pain. Fortunately, there are some tips and tricks that can work wonders in preventing, reducing and eliminating the little buggers. One such trick in this DIY ingrown hair treatment spray. It contains just 3 ingredients but it’s effective in controlling ingrown hairs. The ingredients include: Aspirin tablets - Contain salicylic acid that exfoliates skin and fights germs in the skin pores that can lead to infected ingrown hairs. Witch hazel - It has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties plus helps reduce redness. Rubbing alcohol - Tones and tightens Continue Reading
DIY Neem Balm for Psoriasis
The neem tree (scientific name: Azadirachta indica) is called ‘The Village Pharmacy’ because of its powerful healing powers that treat a variety of illnesses. It’s particularly known to help treat all sorts of skin conditions, including psoriasis. Neem oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the fruits and seeds of the neem tree. It is made of over 140 active compounds that have medicinal properties. Neem oil is an anti-inflammatory agent and it has antiseptic, antifungal, antipyretic and antihistamine properties. Many people with psoriasis have seen tremendous improvement after using neem oil to manage their Continue Reading
How to Use Green Tea for Hair Growth
Learn how to use green tea for hair growth in 3 effective ways! Green tea is best known for its anti-aging and weight loss properties but did you know that your cup of green goodness also promotes hair growth?! How Does Green Tea Promote Hair Growth By stimulating the hair follicles. It’s contains caffeine that increases blood circulation in the scalp. This stimulates the hair follicles and encourages hair growth. Cleansing the scalp. Green tea can be used as a mild shampoo on its own or mixed with liquid castile soap to gently cleanse the scalp. This removes impurities, paving way for new healthy Continue Reading