Imagine my surprise when I found out that almond oil can DARKEN the skin! I LOVE almond oil! I’m talking about sweet almond oil, by the way. Sweet almond oil has so many benefits for the skin. Some of these include: ➝ Anti-aging properties: It keeps your skin young and supple. It staves of premature wrinkles and fine lines. ➝ Moisturizes the skin: Prevents dry skin. Keeps the skin looking soft, fresh and moisturized. ➝ Anti-inflammatory properties: Reduces irritation and inflammation in the skin What’s not to love about almond oil? So many people swear by it. So many people use almond oil on a Continue Reading
2 Shea Butter Recipes for Locs | DIYs for Dry Dreadlocks
Locs need moisturizing or they’ll become as dry as a desert. Anyone who’s ever had locs must know how frustrating dry locs can be. But fortunately, you can make yourself DIY shea butter recipes for locs. That way, you won’t have to use commercial products which contain a slew of chemical ingredients that can leave residue when they build up. Of course, anything you apply on your locs will build-up overtime if you don’t properly wash them out. Even shea butter. In fact, shea butter can lead to really clogged up locs because it is a thick and waxy substance that can get trapped inside. But the good news is, Continue Reading
DIY Shea Butter Beard Balm Recipe | Without Beeswax
These days, men love their beards. There’s no denying that they’re so manly and appealing. That is, if groomed well. And what better way to groom your beard than using a DIY shea butter beard balm?! It’s very easy to make, moisturizing, softening, promotes healthy growth and most of all WORKS! You won’t feel like you’re greasing your beard up because after you apply it, your beard will feel soft and look sexy! Why without beeswax? First off, if you're vegan, you can't use beeswax. Secondly, this Gift from the Bees, though awesome, can leave your beard feeling heavy, greasy and maybe icky. Trust me on this Continue Reading
DIY Hyperpigmentation Scrub to Lighten & Even Skin Tone
Do you have an uneven skin tone? With some areas on your face/body being darker than the rest? Then there’s a high chance of you having hyperpigmentation. Many people are affected by this skin problem and it mainly affects people with a darker skin tone. Hyperpigmentation is caused by various factors such as sun damage, inflammation and acne/acne scars. It occurs when the skin produces excess melanin in one particular area of the body, making it appear dark. Thankfully, you can get rid of or at least reduce hyperpigmentation! How? By consistently using natural remedies! There are a lot of kitchen Continue Reading
How to Use Rosehip Oil on Your Face | 4 Ways
Rosehip oil is amazing. Its anti-aging effects are out of this world! If you’re wondering how to use rosehip oil on your face, then read on! Extracted from the wild rose bush, rosehip oil is not something that comes from your usual rose plants. Rosehip oil is got from a special type of rose bush that doesn’t resemble the real rose bushes. It has brilliant red fruits called rosehips and produces white/pink flowers. Rosehip oil is rich in many nourishing nutrients such as vitamin A, which gives it its brilliant reddish-orange hue, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin K and essential fatty acids. All of these Continue Reading