The first essential oil I ever used and mixed with shea butter is tea tree essential oil! And I used it for acne of course! Tea tree is probably the best essential oil for acne and it’s said to be even more effective than benzoyl peroxide in treating and preventing all sorts of acne from deep rooted pimples to pus-filled cysts. Anyway, this post isn’t about tea tree oil and shea butter for acne in particular but the various benefits of this powerful combo for both skin & hair! Benefits of Using Tea Tree Oil and Shea Butter Together 1. A great mix for acne-prone skin As I mentioned above, tea tree oil has Continue Reading
How to Soften Dry Cracked Feet with Shea Butter & Tea Tree
Why Use Shea Butter & Tea Tree for Cracked Feet Shea butter and tea tree essential oil are two potent homemade treatments for cracked feet. Further below, I’ll show you how you can mix them up to create an amazing cracked feet foot cream but first, let’s look at what exactly makes these two special for dry cracked feet: Shea Butter: Provides intense lubrication for extremely dry feet Has superior soothing properties Relieves itchiness Has anti-inflammatory action Is anti-bacterial & anti-microbial agent Heals wounds & bleeding cracks Tea Tree Essential Oil: Powerful antiseptic Continue Reading
How to Use the Oil Cleansing Method for Dry Skin
Use the oil cleansing method for dry skin to solve an itchy flaky and dehydrated face! Oil cleansing is all about using natural oils to wash your face. The basic idea is that you massage ½ tsp or 1 tsp of an oil of your choice onto your face. If you have makeup on, then first remove it using olive oil or these DIY Facial Cleansing Wipes. Next show a microfiber washcloth under warm running water, wring it out then dab your face with it to open pores and allow the good oils to penetrate deeply. Repeat that step once or twice then lastly, gently wipe off the excess oils with the washcloth and you’re done! Your Continue Reading
Is Shea Butter Good for Psoriasis?
Psoriasis - an Itchy Predicament Characterized by dry white patches or red itchy patches on the skin, psoriasis is a skin condition that is on the rise amongst adults and children alike. Psoriasis has more recently been characterized as a recurring autoimmune condition, where by the immune system starts attacking its own body cells, and as with most autoimmune diseases, there is no cure for psoriasis today. If you have or suspect you have psoriasis, the number one action to take is to visit your doctor for a consultation. This way you can at least be certain of what you are suffering from and then you can Continue Reading
Homemade Glycerin Hair Moisturizer
Use this homemade glycerin hair moisturizer for hydrated and healthy locks! Vegetable glycerin is a great hair care ingredient! It’s all natural plus has some serious moisturizing and conditioning properties! I recently shared 5 Vegetable Glycerin Recipes for Hair but now I have a new recipe to add! The homemade glycerin hair moisturizer below is something that can work as an excellent hydrating product for those with dry, curly, frizzy, coily and kinky hair. Glycerin acts as a natural humectant. It draws moisture from the surroundings and seals it into hair. If you have oily hair, this glycerin Continue Reading