I have acne prone skin and whenever it starts acting up with breakouts, clogged pores, itchiness and oiliness, I like to mix up this simple DIY bentonite clay face mask! It is so refreshing, clears up clogged pores and removes excess oils on the skin. What makes bentonite clay so special? Well, it is a very unique clay that has the ability to produce an electric charge when water is added to it. Its electric components change when water is added, making it able to suck out impurities, toxins and heavy metals from the body! It carries a strong negative charge which bonds to the positive charge found in most Continue Reading
10 Best Essential Oils for Blackheads
What are the 10 best essential oils for blackheads? One of you lovelies recently asked me a solution to get rid of blackheads on the face, especially the nose area. I've talked about the cause of blackheads & how you can get rid of them here and here. Blackheads are pesky little dots that mar a flawless appearance & they affect almost everyone on the globe! Not to worry though – using natural remedies, you can prevent & get rid of blackheads. A natural remedy you can use to fight blackheads is essential oils! Essential oils are concentrated extracts of leaves, stems, roots and flowers of Continue Reading
15 Best Essential Oils for Acne & How to Use Them
Did you know you can treat acne at home with essential oils? Get to know the 15 absolute best essential oils for acne that you can use as part of your skin care routine! There are hundreds of essential oils with suitable qualities that can be used for acne management, but here’s a list of the Top 15 best essential oils for acne, pimples, acne scarring and pimple marks. This list is pretty extensive and makes for a really long article, so let’s dive right into it! ;) Note: Please consult your doctor/healthcare practitioner before using essential oils. Avoid essential oils particularly if you are pregnant or Continue Reading
DIY Anti-Itch Hair Spray with Peppermint, Tea Tree & Rosemary Essential Oils
Your scalp can itch for a number of reasons but the most common causes of an itchy scalp include: dandruff, tight hair styles, dehydrated Scalp, allergic reaction to extensions, head lice, scalp psoriasis, inflammation, fungal infections and others. Natural Remedies for Itchy Scalp Relief Before we look at how to make the DIY homemade anti-itch hair spray, here are some good remedies, habits and tips you can incorporate in your hair care routine to soothe and get rid of that itch once and for all! Nourish your scalp with oils. If you have a dry itchy scalp, chances are your scalp is thirsty. Feed it with Continue Reading
How to Naturally Detox Your Scalp in 5 Easy Steps!
Detox is commonly associated with weight loss or getting over an addiction but did you know that even your scalp needs a detox once in a while? In fact, learning how to naturally detox your scalp is actually pretty easy. A healthy and clean scalp is the key to healthy, strong and luscious hair. Hair follicles are just like the pores on your skin – once they become clogged with sebum, dead cells, dirt, grime, pollution and product build-up, hair health deteriorates rapidly causing hair fall, lack-luster strands as well as flat & limp hair. Detox helps in thoroughly cleansing the scalp surface and Continue Reading