You’ve heard of oil cleansing with coconut oil or grapeseed oil, but oil cleansing with shea butter?! Does it work? And why would you use it? Guys, lemme tell you, though it’s not usually done and sounds weird, oil cleansing with shea butter ROCKS! What is Oil Cleansing, Anyway? The first time I heard about oil cleansing, I don’t remember my reaction exactly but one thing’s for sure, it took a long time for me to actually get around doing it. It is a method of cleansing your face using just oils (and hot water). The theory is that the good oils you’re cleansing your face with go deep into your pores and Continue Reading
DIY Shampoo with Coconut Milk & Liquid Castile Soap
Coconut milk is naturally cleansing which makes it a popular ingredient for natural shampoo. Find out how yo make a DIY shampoo with coconut milk in the post below! Extracted from the flesh of coconuts, coconut milk is said to be the closest substitute to cow milk. It has a rich fatty acid content and is incredibly nutritious for the body. When applied to skin and hair, it has a balancing, moisturizing and cleansing effect. What Makes Coconut Milk So Special for Shampoo? If you’re into making your own DIY shampoos, then chances are you’ve come across many recipes starring coconut milk. What makes coconut Continue Reading
DIY Himalayan Salt Deodorant – Roll On & Spray Recipes
Benefit from the amazing properties of Himalayan sea salt for homemade deodorant! Make your own DIY Himalayan salt deodorant right at home. What Makes Himalayan Salt Good for Deodorant? Below are a few reasons why Himalayan salt is good for use in a deodorant: ► Minerals – Himalayan salt is super rich in minerals that nourish the skin and help it detox. They include magnesium, potassium, sodium and more. ► Antibacterial – It kills off bacteria and germs that are the number one cause of bad body odor. When we sweat, it doesn’t stink but when the bacteria on skin mix up with the sweat is when the BO Continue Reading
Beauty Benefits of Oil Pulling for Beautiful Skin, White Teeth and More!
Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic technique that is purported to have detoxing effects on the body. But what are the beauty benefits of oil pulling for skin, hair, teeth and more? Let’s find out! What is Oil Pulling? Oil pulling seems like a weird thing to do. I mean swishing around oil in your mouth for 20 minutes every day? What’s the point, right? Well, oil pulling is actually a time-proven healing technique that stems from the 5000 year old science of Ayurveda, or Indian Medicine. When oil is swished around the teeth, tongue and mouth it actually massages different points on the tongue, which Continue Reading
DIY Emu Oil Hair Growth Recipes for Luscious Hair
Emu oil is one of the best kept secrets for hair growth. Find out the best emu oil hair growth recipe for your hair type! What is Emu Oil? Emu oil is a semi-solid, creamy oil that melts when applied on the skin. Emu oil has a strong fan base of customers who get hooked to the oil when they experience its numerous benefits for the skin and hair. Minimally processed emu oil does have a lingering farm smell, which can easily be masked with natural fragrances, luckily. You can also get refined emu oil which doesn’t have any scent, but will obviously lack many helpful nutrients and properties that are Continue Reading