The best homemade lip scrub is one that is custom tailored to YOUR lips. Everyone’s lips are different. Some have chronically chapped lips, while others have dull, lackluster lips. Make your own handcrafted lip scrub to perk up your lips no matter what their condition now! What is the Best Homemade Lip Scrub Ever? There are so many commercial and DIY lip scrubs to choose from today. There’s no limit to the possible combinations and flavors you can come up with. But if you ask me what the best homemade lip scrub ever is, I’ll tell you it’s one that homemade with love, made with all natural, safe Continue Reading
Natural Lip Moisturizing Lip Balm Recipe
Looking for a natural lip moisturizing lip balm recipe that hydrates, moisturizes and seals? Look no further than this absolutely easy recipe that can be made in minutes! The Skin on Our Lips Needs Special Care Have you ever noticed that the skin on our lips is quite different from the skin on the rest of the body. Although in all areas of the body, the skin is composed of three layers: epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. The epidermis has a protective covering called the stratum corneum, which is much thinner on the skin of the lips compared to the skin on the rest of the body. Another important Continue Reading
Bone Marrow Soup Health Benefits
This is not just another trendy new superfood. If you get to know these bone marrow soup health benefits, you will never go another day without it! What is Bone Marrow? Bone marrow is the soft, gelatin-rich, fatty material found inside large animal bones, such as the hip and thigh bones. It is a delicacy in many cuisines, especially in the Asian region. Bone marrow is rarely eaten alone, but rather eaten as part of the dish. Bone marrow is also collected and used as a spread on other foods or in sauces. There are 2 types of bone marrow – the red marrow (found inside the top spongy part of the bone) Continue Reading
Does Heating Shea butter Ruin it?
One of the major benefits of using shea butter is that it acts as the base ingredient for many DIY beauty recipes for example, homemade lotion, deodorant, lip balm, foot cream and more. But because shea butter has a somewhat hard consistency, before using it in these homemade beauty recipes, it’s melted down to liquid form first. To melt it down, there are several ways used: Resting the shea butter jar (or a bowl containing the shea butter) in a large bowl containing hot water Placing the shea butter under direct sunlight or even leaving it in your car - at the end of the day it'll be fully melted down to Continue Reading
What Does Castor Oil Do for Hair?
Castor oil is being promoted as a natural hair growth remedy but how does it actually work? What does castor oil do for hair? Find out how you can use castor oil to get healthy hair fast. What is Castor Oil? Castor oil (where to get it) is a nutritious vegetable oil obtained by pressing the seeds of the Castor plant, Ricinus communis. It has a distinct odor that has a notable scent when ingested. Its consistency is thick and it has a dense oil feel. If you have seen a darker colored castor oil, it is not from another type of castor plant, but rather from the same castor seeds. Only the processing is Continue Reading