Aloe vera and honey are two naturally cleansing ingredients for skin. They are also gentle and soothing. If you have sensitive skin, acne prone skin, eczema or rosacea, you can use this DIY aloe vera face wash with honey. Since sensitive skin reacts when exposed to too many chemicals, using this 2-ingredient face wash will feel wonderful on your skin. Ingredient Profile Before we move onto the recipe, let’s look at the benefits of each ingredient: ► Aloe vera gel - Aloe gel has been used for centuries to soothe skin. It has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce inflammation and redness on skin. It’s Continue Reading
DIY Exfoliating Face Mask with Coconut Oil and Baking Soda
Try this face mask with coconut oil and baking soda plus lavender essential oil to exfoliate your skin naturally! Got wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots and flaky skin? Then you need this face mask with coconut oil and baking soda! It's a miracle combo when it comes to beautifying your face naturally. A face mask with coconut oil and baking soda has the following benefits for your skin: Smoothes fine lines Prevents deep wrinkles Gently exfoliates your face Unclogs blocked pores Helps ease out blackheads Reduces excess oily skin Gets rid of comedones and whiteheads Deep cleanses skin Continue Reading
How to Use Manuka Honey for Acne
I’ve just stumbled upon an amazing ingredient that takes care of any kind of acne - big painful pimples, tiny pus-filled cysts and angry red rash-like bumps! This precious goodness is none other than manuka honey! Seriously, it works WONDERS in clearing up acne. It’s my sister who first started using it. She recently got breakouts on her face yet all her life, her skin’s been practically clear and flawless! Unlike mine that started breaking out ever since I turned 14! She says it’s because of all the college stress she’s currently having. Her acne was really inflamed, left scars and was itchy. But recently, Continue Reading
DIY Tanning Oil That Works!
You only need a few minutes to make your own natural DIY tanning oil that works just as well as those expensive store bought oils! What does tanning oil do? A tanning oil is applied on the skin before sun bathing to speed up the tanning process. The special compounds in tanning oils magnify the action of UV rays from the sun. This helps darken your skin faster. A good tanning oil is a mix of different ingredients that protect your skin from damage, while accelerating the production of melanin in your skin. What is the best oil for tanning? There are so many natural oils that work as tanning oils. Continue Reading
DIY Hair Pomade without Beeswax
Want a recipe for DIY hair pomade without beeswax? Look no further than this easy recipe! Hair pomades grip and hold hair perfectly in place. They also moisturize hair and add a shine to it. Hair pomades are mostly suited to curly hair and can be used in place of styling gel. It’s easy to make your own hair pomade if you don’t want the added unnecessary chemicals found in store-bought pomades. But the problem comes in when you’re vegan or just don’t want to use beeswax when making your pomade. Thankfully, there’s a good alternative that you can use to make a DIY hair pomade without beeswax! It’s Continue Reading