Can shea butter assist in skin lightening naturally? Find out! Shea butter is good for healing many skin ailments including stretch marks, scars, dry skin and even acne as you can see in this post. But many people ask the question ‘is shea butter good for skin lightening?’ One of my friends asked me if it’ll tan her skin instead. It's a bit confusing because some people say shea butter tans skin while others say it helps lighten it! So in this post, I’ll talk about my experience with shea butter and if it actually has the ability to lighten skin. Shea Butter Benefits for Skin Before looking at if shea Continue Reading
Shea Butter and Aloe Vera Gel Mix for Natural Hair
Hi beauties! Back at my parents’ home, there are humongous and really succulent aloe vera plants that grow wild in the backyard. The leaves are literally BURSTING with gel. Meanwhile in my apartment, I’ve got two tiny plants that produce only a fraction of the gel that the ones at my parents’ have. Anyway, so I went ahead and bought pure aloe vera gel and I'm loving every minute of using it to lock in much needed moisture! I also use it as a night cream to heal my acne prone face. Aloe vera has got natural astringent properties that leave your face non-greasy and toned. I still use the potted aloe vera plant Continue Reading
Healthy Vegan Apple Banana Walnut Milkshake
Soaking walnuts and blending them into a sweet and delectable milkshake are a sure-fire way to enjoy these brain-shaped nuts, which not surprisingly, are incredibly helpful for brain health and enhanced cognitive function. This vegan apple banana walnut milkshake is so easy to make and yet so filling and nutritious – it makes for a great pre-workout smoothie! To make a vegan milkshake, all you need is a plant-based milk such as hemp seed milk, soy bean milk or coconut milk. Alternatively you could use nut milks like cashew milk, almond milk or peanut milk. Your apple walnut milkshake will definitely vary Continue Reading
10 Best Oils to Mix with Shea Butter for Skin & Hair
What are the 10 best oils to mix with shea butter? Find out in this post! Many people want to know what the best oils to mix with shea butter are and which combination works best for different skin/hair types. In this shea butter and oils guide, I’m listing down some of my preferred oils for shea butter and how they work to keep your skin & hair healthy! Note: Here's where to get raw shea butter from Ghana. However, I prefer the shea butter from East Africa, also known as Shea Butter Nilotica, for its softer consistency and it's slightly nutty scent which is more bearable than the one of West shea Continue Reading
Homemade Shea Butter Hair Mask for Natural Hair
If your curls look dehydrated and are in need of some moisture, then it’s time to mix up a few ingredients to create this homemade shea butter hair mask! You only need raw shea butter, argan oil, coconut oil, raw honey and eucalyptus/peppermint/any other essential oil of your choice. You can also substitute the argan and coconut oils with your oil of preference. I recommend a thick oil like olive oil for dry frizzy hair and lighter oils such as grapeseed oil, rose hip seed oil & sweet almond oil for thinner/finer hair. Feel free to add any other hair loving ingredients of your choice like aloe vera gel, rose Continue Reading