A fan of making your own deodorants? Try this homemade deodorant spray with baking soda! It keeps the stank out, feels refreshing and is totally easy to apply! Deodorant sprays are awfully convenient and when you make your own, it’s even more convenient. You can literally mix up your ingredients in seconds and have a homemade deodorant spray. It contains just a few ingredients but is sure powerful enough to do its job wonderfully! The base ingredients we’ll be using are water-based since this is a spray recipe. Check them out: Witch hazel - A good base ingredient for a spray/roll on deodorant, witch Continue Reading
DIY Glycolic Acid Face Mask with Brown Sugar
I’ve made so many DIY face masks ever since I got into natural beauty some years ago. But I must say that this DIY glycolic acid face mask is EXCEPTIONAL! I have acne prone skin and I hate hate hate getting clogged pores and acne scars. It sucks! So when I read about how you can make a DIY glycolic acid face mask to combat acne + clogged pores, I got into DIY mode. I simply had to make this mask and scrub it on my face ASAP! And I’m so thankful that I did! Because now I’m going to be using this face mask twice a week, without fail. When I witnessed my smoother and better-looking skin, I told myself I’d use Continue Reading
DIY Serum for Hyperpigmentation using Licorice Root
Hyperpigmentation is a common skin problem that affects many people. And it’s really expensive to treat at the dermatologist’s. But more and more people are using home remedies to soften hyperpigmentation. It’s unbelievable but simple ingredients like brown sugar and raw honey can make all the difference in the world! Another natural ingredient that is popular for hyperpigmentation is licorice. Yup, that substance used to make those yummy licorice treats like candy cane. It’s actually an herb called licorice root from which licorice powder is extracted. In Ayurveda, a 5000 year old holistic science Continue Reading
Top 5 Natural Astringents for Hair
Are there any natural astringents for hair? Yes! Here are the top 5! Astringents are substances that help remove excess oils from the skin. While astringents are popular for facial skin especially for those with oily skin, they can also be used on the scalp! People who should use astringents on their hair are those who: Have an oily scalp & hair Have dandruff Have an itchy scalp Who work out daily and can’t wash their hair everyday Sweat a lot on the scalp So if you beauties have any of the above issues, then these top 5 natural astringents are for you! I’ll also show you how you can Continue Reading
7 Beauty Benefits of Borage Seed Oil
Did you know that borage (pronounced: bor-raj) seed oil is said to be one of the luxury oils in skin care products? It’s a wonderful oil that has a high level of essential fatty acids (EFAs). This makes it immensely beneficial for skin and hair! The borage plant has blue star-shaped flowers and is actually part of the same family as the Forget-Me-Not flowers. The oil is cold pressed from the seeds of the plant and is very unstable. It should not be exposed to heat and light, because this will make it go rancid super fast. Borage seed oil is also very similar to evening primrose oil and both oils are used to Continue Reading