Apple cider vinegar or ACV is good for a lot of things. You can take a tsp in warm water first thing in the morning as a detox drink, you can use it to dissolve warts, you can use it to remove bubble gum on clothes…and you can use it to promote hair growth! How Does Apple Cider Vinegar Promote Hair Growth? When applied to the scalp, it has a follicle-stimulating effect that invigorates the hair follicles. This encourages them to produce healthy long hair. Apple cider vinegar is also rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, B-vitamins and ascetic acid. It also contains good bacteria. All these help nourish the Continue Reading
DIY Skin Lightening Serum – Natural, Non-Toxic
I’m so happy that more and more people are turning to natural, plant-based options to lighten their skin. We all know that commercial skin lightening products contain dangerous derivatives and toxic ingredients. Also known as skin bleach, store-bought skin lightening products promise to lighten your complexion in 3 weeks – but at what cost? Harmful ingredients like hydroquinine and mercury are often found in commercial skin lightening products. Hydroquinone causes immediate skin damage and leads to skin cancer in the long run. Mercury is a toxic element that destroys the immune system and causes brain Continue Reading
3 Healing DIY Face Masks for Eczema
Treat your skin by using any of these 3 healing DIY face masks for eczema! Eczema is a skin inflammatory condition which causes itchy, inflamed, red and sometimes oozing rough patches on skin. It can appear anywhere on the body, including the face! Having an eczema flareup on the face can be terrible but you can help heal it quickly and prevent future outbreaks using healing face masks! Use any of these DIY face masks for eczema, all of them containing nourishing ingredients from Nature, to heal your skin naturally! 3 DIY Face Masks for Eczema 1. Emergency Eczema Face Mask This is a face mask Continue Reading
DIY Hair Serum for Damaged Hair | Rejuvenate & Nourish your Hair
Nourish and rejuvenate your hair back to its former glory using this DIY hair serum for damaged hair! Damaged hair can be caused by a variety of factors, including hard water, strong sunshine, overuse of heat tools, chlorine from pools and poor nutrition. Though damaged hair looks and feels terrible like nothing can be done to get it back to its original state, don’t worry! Regular DIY treatments such as this DIY hair serum can help. Other Natural Tips for Damaged Hair 1. DIY healing hair masks: Every week, apply a healing hair mask. Choose from these Nourishing Coconut Oil Hair Masks, Avocado Hair Continue Reading
10 Beauty Benefits of Prickly Pear Oil for Skin & Hair
If you have a thing for exotic and unique oils, Prickly Pear Oil may just tickle your fancy! Before we learn about the beauty benefits of prickly pear oil, let’s have a look at some important facts and info. Prickly Pear Oil Profile Scientific Name: Opuntia ficus-indica Other Names: Prickly Pear Oil is also known as cactus oil and Barbary fig seed oil Origin: The prickly pear is native to Mexico and N.America. It can now be found in Morocco, Tunisia and South Africa. Color and Smell: Its color ranges from clear to yellow to light green. It has a light nutty smell. Some say a bit like Continue Reading