Aloe vera gel is my current obssession and I’m really excited to share with you this whipped shea butter and aloe vera cream recipe that also contains my favorite hydrosol and essential oil – ROSE! If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll know that anything rose-scented just tickles my fancy! Aloe vera gel is a great sealant which locks moisture into dry skin/hair. It’s also soothing and cooling and can be used on inflamed skin. Combined with shea butter, aloe vera forms a non-greasy and healing mixture, that is also nourishing, to promote beautiful skin and hair. Here are the rest of the ingredients I Continue Reading
Shea Butter and Aloe Vera Gel Mix for Natural Hair
Hi beauties! Back at my parents’ home, there are humongous and really succulent aloe vera plants that grow wild in the backyard. The leaves are literally BURSTING with gel. Meanwhile in my apartment, I’ve got two tiny plants that produce only a fraction of the gel that the ones at my parents’ have. Anyway, so I went ahead and bought pure aloe vera gel and I'm loving every minute of using it to lock in much needed moisture! I also use it as a night cream to heal my acne prone face. Aloe vera has got natural astringent properties that leave your face non-greasy and toned. I still use the potted aloe vera plant Continue Reading
Homemade Remedy Using Shea Butter for Acne
Does Shea Butter Help with Acne? – How effective is it? Shea butter is known to be a highly moisturizing, dense and thick butter that’s often used for dry skin – but don’t let that put you off! When it comes to acne and pimples, shea butter can be a life saver, and it’s true! After all, shea butter is RICH in amazing nutrients and properties that make it a powerful ingredient for acne treatment and management. Among the nutrients contained in shea butter are Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin K – all of which are excellent skin-friendly vitamins that help nourish and treat acne. Vitamin A, also known as retinol, Continue Reading