There’s nothing as refreshing as fresh slices of watermelon on a hot summer day! When it comes to watermelon seeds, most of us spit them out. But did you know that watermelon seeds are dried, toasted and squeezed to extract a nutritious oil known as watermelon seed oil? This oil (where to get it) is not only edible, but also has so many benefits for the skin, hair and more! Watermelon Seed Oil Profile ♥ Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus ♥ Other Names: Watermelon seed oil is also known as ootanga oil and kalahari oil ♥ Origin: The first documented use of watermelon seed oil is in the Continue Reading
DIY 3 Shea Butter Bath Melts
Bath melts are unique little creations that make bath time much more luxurious. They’re made out of stuff like nourishing oils with extra ingredients such as dried herbs, healing powders, tea or honey added. To use them, all you have to do is pop one into a hot/warm bath. It will slowly melt and infuse into the water. This will do wonders for your skin! It will soften it, make it smooth, reduce inflammation, moisturize it and more! So in this post, I’m going to list down 3 DIY shea butter bath melt recipes for you to enjoy! Have fun making them! PS: If you're gifting your bath melts, then get these adorable Continue Reading
21 Beauty Benefits of Bentonite Clay for Skin, Hair & More
What is Bentonite Clay? Bentonite clay is an amazing substance! It’s actually formed from a crystal , known as Montmorillonite. The unique property of bentonite clay is that it has a strong negative charge. The negative ions present in bentonite clay will be magnetically attracted to the positively charged ions in the body, such as toxins, heavy metals, acids and other unwanted substances. This is why bentonite clay is a powerful detox tool. 21 Beauty Benefits of Bentonite Clay Detoxification of hair, skin and body both when applied topically and consumed internally Helps in regeneration of new, Continue Reading
Is Shea Butter Better than Cocoa Butter for Stretch Marks?
Sooo many people out there want to know the answer to this question. And I can understand why. Most mamas out there care a lot about stretch marks and don’t want to get them. They scour the internet for natural remedies for stretch marks. And of course among the top two candidates are shea butter and cocoa butter. But what’s better? They just can’t decide! Until they reach this post, that is. Yes, folks I’m going to be diggin’ up some info that’ll finally answer the burning question: “Is shea butter better than cocoa butter for stretch marks?!” So read on… Shea Butter for Stretch Marks It’s a well known fact Continue Reading
DIY Shea Butter Hair Pudding for Gorgeous Curls
Mmm…pudding is delicious! But hair pudding? Nah-uh, gals - that ain’t going in your mouth but on your curls! When you’ve decided to put your hair up in elaborate curls, then you’re going to need a DIY shea butter hair pudding ready! Hair pudding gives grip and hold. And it allows your curls to stay bouncy and beautiful for long! So let’s take a look at an easy and fantastic shea butter hair pudding, shall we?! DIY Shea Butter Hair Pudding for Gorgeous Curls What you need ½ cup aloe vera gel (where to get it) ¼ cup soft shea butter (where to get it) 2 tbsp sweet almond oil (where to get it) Continue Reading