Acne, pimples, spots, scars and blemishes are common skin ailments that affect everyone from men to women and young to old in today’s world. Luckily, before you jump into using conventional store-bought treatments for acne that contain a whole slew of artificial chemicals, synthetic fragrances, parabens and hormone-altering preservatives, you can instead try these 40+ tried and tested diy remedies that work! Home remedies for acne involve natural ingredients, free of toxins such as organic face masks, scrubs and herbal supplements. Good habits and proper skin care routines are also part of successful acne home Continue Reading
Shea Butter and Almond Oil for Hair
Almond Oil - What’s so Special? Sweet almond oil is one of the oldest pressed oils in history - its use goes back to Ancient Egypt where it was actually applied as a hair growth treatment, mixed with castor oil. Wow! I don’t know about you but if it can promote thicker and longer hair, then I’m sold! Below, I’ve listed some reasons why almond oil is so special for your shea butter mix for hair! 1. Moisturizes Hair of All Types Yes, even greasy hair needs moisturization with the right oils to correct excess sebum production and sweet almond oil is a great oil for that! Just use a tsp or a little more for oily Continue Reading
DIY Oatmeal Facial at Home | Easy Way to Pamper Your Face!
I had so much fun doing this delicious oatmeal facial - yes, I actually ate some as well! I couldn’t resist because it smelled so yum! Oatmeal and honey aren’t just a breakfast option anymore, more and more people are incorporating these all-natural ingredients into their skin care routine. Making an oatmeal facial is one of the most popular ways of combining oatmeal and honey together for a gentle exfoliating plus moisturizing skin treatment. Below, let’s explore how oatmeal and honey help skin: Oatmeal Soothing Properties - Oatmeal is known to help soothe and calm skin irritations, rashes, redness Continue Reading
How to Use Rosemary Leaves for Hair Growth, Shine & More
With its beautiful fresh sprigs and invigorating herbal scent, what’s not to love about rosemary? And with the delicious flavor it gives to roast potatoes and chicken, what’s not to love about rosemary?! This wonderful herb grows wild in the Mediterranean region, where it originates from. It’s been used extensively in the past for various purposes such as: In the Middle Ages, rosemary was popularly used in wedding ceremonies, where the bride would adorn a rosemary wreath on her head and the groom and guests would have a sprig fastened to their shirts. Ancient Greek students hanged rosemary on their doors so Continue Reading
DIY Underarm Deodorant with Shea Butter
Steer clear of store-bought deodorants! I can’t remember the last time I used a store-bought deodorant – it’s been YEARS! Considering that I’m a pretty active person, it’s a wonder that I’ve been surviving without using those toxin-laden, CANCER-CAUSING commercial deodorants that are so aggressively marketed to us! If only people knew what kind of harmful, hormone-altering chemicals are found in store-bought deodorants! Deodorant companies would run out of business that’s for sure. If you need a reminder, here are some of the harmful ingredients found in commercial deodorants that you need to be aware of: Continue Reading