What is Bentonite Clay? Bentonite clay is a unique clay that results from the weathering of volcanic ash in the presence of water. It is found only in some areas of the world. What makes this clay special is its extreme negative charge. The supercharged negative ions in bentonite clay will be attracted to all the positive ions present in toxins, product build-up and other wastes found in your hair and scalp. In other words, bentonite clay literally helps suck out the toxins that are weighing your hair down and making it unhealthy! Signs that You Need a Hair Detox Here are some signs that your hair really Continue Reading
DIY Green Tea Hair Mask for Shiny & Silky Hair
You know green tea is awesome for anti-aging but did you know it promotes luscious hair too? Learn how to make a DIY green tea hair mask for shiny and silky locks! Let’s get straight onto the recipe, shall we? DIY Green Tea Hair Mask We’re also going to be using the following ingredients in this mask: Egg yolk - Naturally conditions and softens hair, promotes hair growth, volumizes hair, adds as a hair cleanser to remove stale oils, moisturizes hair Bentonite clay - Removes impurities from hair, balances scalp oils & pH, deeply cleanses hair, makes hair shiny & full of volume Raw Continue Reading
DIY Coconut Oil Face Scrub for Gentle Exfoliation & Smooth Skin
Gently exfoliate your skin using this DIY coconut oil face scrub! It will leave your skin looking smooth and glowing! Flaky dry skin on the face is so not attractive. Thankfully, you can whip up this DIY coconut oil face scrub in just a few seconds! Coconut oil is very moisturizing for skin. What’s even more unique about it is that it contains medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) that have small molecular structures which makes them easily able to penetrate into the skin. So coconut oil penetrates deep into the skin cells and nourishes & moisturizes them. Other ingredients we’re going to be using in Continue Reading
DIY Deodorant with Zinc Oxide | Sunscreen Deodorant Recipe
Make a DIY deodorant with zinc oxide to give your deodorant a sun blocking effect! There are countless DIY deodorant recipes out there. I personally have many on the blog using different ingredients my readers prefer to (or not to) use: there’s one without beeswax, without coconut oil, a spray deodorant, with Himalayan salt, a gel deodorant and one with activated charcoal. Just search for them in the search box at the bottom of this site, please! In this post, I’m sharing a DIY deodorant with zinc oxide. Why zinc oxide? Because it has sun-shielding abilities! If you’re using a deodorant for the summer, Continue Reading
Homemade Chamomile Hair Rinse for Blonde Hair & Natural Highlights
Try out this simple homemade chamomile hair rinse for blonde hair and natural highlights! Chamomile is an herb that’s been used for eons for its calming properties. Its benefits lie in the pretty white flowers that are dried and powdered to make chamomile tea. Chamomile tea is used as a remedy for calming anxiety, promoting peace of mind, inducing sleep and calming stomach upsets. It has amazing beauty benefits as well! Check out my article on Beauty Benefits of Chamomile Flowers. One of its benefits for hair is that it brings out natural highlights and brightens blond hair. So if you want to enhance your Continue Reading