Did you know that you can use activated charcoal for skin lightening? Find out how to in this post! First off what is activated charcoal? Nope, it’s not the coal you use in barbecues. It’s different. Activated charcoal is obtained by heating small particles of carbonaceous substances such as saw dust & coconut shells to very high temperatures, which forms charcoal. This charcoal is then ‘activated’ by subjecting it to steam or very hot air which ends up eroding its internal surface, increasing its absorptive surface area. This absorptive surface area is composed of very many tiny pores that help draw Continue Reading
Homemade Hair Straightening Serum
Fancy straight shiny long hair? Try this homemade hair straightening serum! You know how they say don’t use a hair straightener everyday because it’ll cause hair damage? But some people still do it anyway because their hair turns frizzy and unruly the moment they stop straightening it. Well, heat damage through overuse of hair straighteners is real folks, and it can take a very long time to rectify. Heat damaged hair is easily prone to breakage, split ends and looks rough and dehydrated. Even if you’re perfectly straightened hair that you subject to the hair straightener everyday looks hella healthy, in Continue Reading
DIY Aloe Vera Deodorant Recipe | Soothing & Cooling
Make a soothing and cooling DIY aloe vera deodorant following this easy and effective recipe! Aloe vera is an incredible skin care ingredient. It’s used to treat sunburns, sensitive skin, skin rashes, irritations, inflammatory skin conditions and more. It has a soothing and cooling effect when applied on skin. This makes it a good ingredient to use in a soothing and cooling deodorant recipe like this DIY aloe vera deodorant! Without further ado, let’s check out the recipe now: DIY Aloe Vera Deodorant Recipe What you need 4 tbsp shea butter (where to get it) 5 tbsp arrow root powder (where Continue Reading
DIY Black Tea Hair Mask for Strong, Long & Shiny Hair
Do you know black tea is good for your scalp & hair? Make this DIY black tea hair mask and witness its amazing benefits yourself! Black tea and coffee are two of the most popular hot beverages in the world. But black tea isn’t just good for your classic cup of morning tea anymore! It’s also touted as an amazing hair care ingredient! Let’s check out the beauty benefits of black tea below: Super rich in antioxidants. Black tea is actually one of the teas with the richest antioxidants. Antioxidants are very good for hair health, they protect hair from free radicals that cause hair damaged, lifeless Continue Reading
DIY Aloe Vera Juice Moisturizer for Facial Skin
If you’re a fan of water-based face moisturizers, you’re going to love this DIY aloe vera juice moisturizer! Water-based facial moisturizers are always a good choice for people with oily/acne prone skin. They ensure well-moisturized and soft skin without the use of heavy-duty ingredients like butters/wax that can clog up skin pores. They’re also light and can be used for the summer months, where you wouldn’t want your moisturizer to be melting on your face. What’s great about aloe vera juice is that it has a lot of beauty benefits for gorgeous skin. Here are just a few of them: Balances the skin’s Continue Reading