A homemade oatmeal lotion can be extremely soothing for sensitive skin types! For long, oatmeal has been used as a skin soothing ingredient. Whole oatmeal is normally thrown in warm baths to release its natural saponins which bring relief to itchy, inflamed and irritated skin. Oatmeal paste can also be applied on aggravated skin to calm it down. Another way of using oatmeal as a skin soother is by making a homemade lotion with it! A lotion can be applied to damp skin after a shower to seal moisture, nourish skin and offer relief. In this post, I’ll show you how to make a homemade oatmeal lotion in a few Continue Reading
Aspirin Cream for Acne
Make an aspirin cream for acne to greatly reduce huge angry red acne on your face! Aspirin is a popular ingredient for treating acne at home. Ever heard of aspirin face masks for acne? Yes, these pain killing pills are very effective for treating stubborn acne. They not only take away inflammation and redness but also have oil control properties and reduce huge painful acne. What makes aspirin so special is that it contains salicylic acid. You’ve seen this ingredient in most acne products like face washes and even face creams isn’t it?! This ingredient helps reduce excess oils on skin, fight off acne Continue Reading
DIY Cleansing Milk
Got dry flaky, rosacea or sensitive skin? Stop using commercial facial washes and try this DIY cleansing milk! Cleopatra sure knew the amazing beauty benefits of milk-based products! It is said that she had daily milk baths strewn with rose petals and aromatic oils. These baths were said to deeply cleanse, soften, smoothen and beautify her skin. In this post, we shall look at how to make a DIY cleansing milk. What is a Cleansing Milk? A cleansing milk is a type of facial cleanser that is milky in nature. It doesn’t form a lather. Also, it doesn’t necessarily contain milk but if you’re making your own DIY Continue Reading
Homemade Eye Mask for Dark Circles
Use a homemade eye mask for dark circles to lighten those awful under eye bruises! I have 6 eye mask recipes you’ll find useful! Dark circles - they’re inescapable in today’s world where you have to pull all-nighters to finish that college paper, or send more than a dozen emails for work. They leave you with purple bruises under your eyes that can be scary, not to mention make your whole face look tired and haggardly. If you see those purple bruises staring back at you in the bathroom mirror one morning, try a homemade eye mask for dark circles. It’s sure to greatly reduce the severity of your dark circles Continue Reading
Rose Water and Glycerin for Natural Hair
Rose water and glycerin for natural hair, oh yeah baby! It’s refreshing, hydrating and smells so good! Benefits of Rose Water for Natural Hair If you love roses, you need to get your hands on some rose water. It’s great for hair and skin! And it’s not just water that’s rose scented! It’s an all-natural hydrosol or floral water extracted from fresh petals through steam distillation. Rose water is filled with Vitamin A, B3, C, D, and E! Did you know that? Just WOW! And it also contains flavonoids that are powerful antioxidants! Below, I’m listing down some of the benefits of rose water for natural hair: Continue Reading