Welcome Homemade Lotion Lovers! I’m excited to share with you this creamy lotion that I love with all my skin cells! My creamy shea butter and cocoa butter lotion recipe uses three SUPER STARS in the skin care world which are Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter and Coconut Oil, all of which are highly moisturizing, exceptionally nutritious in many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and completely plant-based, vegan and natural. And since you’ll be making it yourself, you can rest assured that this lotion is chemical-free, toxin-free, paraben-free, cruelty-free and provides pure goodness to heal, protect, soothe and Continue Reading
Shea Butter and Olive Oil for Skin | Benefits + 3 Amazing Recipes
Olive oil is one of the oldest pressed oils on the planet and it’s a common kitchen ingredient in many American households. It’s great for salad dressings and sautéing veggies but did you know that it offers numerous benefits for the skin as well?! If this is news to you, check out the benefits of olive oil for skin below! Benefits of Olive Oil for Skin Rich in vitamin E Has moisturizing properties Keeps skin soft Provides anti-aging benefits Anti-inflammatory agent Heals dry flaky skin Soothes rashes and skin irritation Specialties of the Shea Butter and Olive Oil Mix for Skin Both shea Continue Reading
Does Shea Butter Lighten the Skin?
Does shea butter lighten the skin? Or does it darken the skin? Let's analyze and settle this issue once and for all. Does Shea Butter Lighten the Skin? Many people want to lighten their skin and I’m not going to go into the politics of skin lightening/skin bleaching, although it is undeniable that the system is designed to make people feel the need to buy expensive skin bleaching products to achieve the highly coveted light skin. I have no qualms with those who want to lighten their skin for whatever reason but my only squabble is why should we waste our hard earned cash to line the pockets of those with Continue Reading
Is Shea Butter Good for Curly Hair?
Curly Hair, Don’t Care More and more people are starting to embrace curly hair, and we’re seeing an increasing number women (and men!) flaunting their naturally curly hair, proudly and unapologetically! “Curly hair, don’t care,” is the logo of the day and while many straight-haired ladies wish for curly hair, more and more curly-haired beauties are now loving their curls and not wishing for straight hair! Surprising, huh? Yes, curls run the world and life is too short to have boring hair. But taming the rebellious curls every morning is no mean feat and the difference between a good day and a bad day could Continue Reading
Mixing Shea Butter with Essential Oils
Mixing shea butter with essential oils may be something that never occurred to you before. If that’s the case, I’m excited to introduce to you the world of SHEA BUTTER AND ESSENTIAL OILS! When you put these 2 together, you are taking your skin care/hair care to a totally different level! Shea Butter + Essential Oils = Miraculous Benefits Mixing shea butter and essential oils is nothing short of miraculous, I tell you! Shea butter is an incredible emollient, making it one of the best moisturizers on the face of the earth. What’s more, it’s a great remedy for all sorts of skin conditions like acne, eczema, Continue Reading