With cooler temperatures our skin gets dryer. It’s about time to switch for a more moisturizing and nourishing beauty regimen. How to forget about those itchy patches on legs and arms for good? Except keeping your body hydrated from the inside, you need to make sure you aren’t stripping away your body’s natural oils. Instead...
Why does this facial contain pumpkin puree and apples? Pumpkins have lots of antioxidants and alpha hydroxy acids that gently exfoliate and moisturize at the same time. And apples have lots of natural fruit acids that get rid of old skin cells. To prepare this cool fall facial you’ll need 1/2 green apple, 1/4 cup...
Roses aren’t only beautiful flowers but also a magical means for your face and body. Rose water tightens the pores and it leaves the skin feeling smooth instead of dry, and almond oil is very rich in vitamins. Let’s make an easy yet magical body oil! You’ll need 1 cup of rose petals (2-3 roses)...
You can use body butter bars for moisturizing the skin, just grab simple ingredients and you’ll make them very fast. You will need 2/3 cup shaved beeswax, 1/4 cup unrefined coconut oil, 1/4 cup shea butter, lavender essential oil, tea tree oil, muffin pan, baking cups (2), mixing knife, stainless steel pot and small jar. Place...
You don’t need to buy an eyebrow gel, cause you can make it with your hands! For this project you will need empty mascara tube, mini plastic funnel, 1/2 teaspoon powdered gelatin, wood mixing stick, lavender essential oil, heat-proof jar or bowl and 1/2 cup warm water. Slowly add the gelatin to the warm water. Mix...
Dental hygiene is pretty important and making your own toothpaste is often the best way not to spoil them and to keep them perfect. Let’s make one! You’ll need 3 tablespoons baking soda, 3 tablespoons coconut oil – preferably at room temperature, 2 teaspoons hydrogen peroxide, food grade peppermint oil to taste and a clean...
Fall is officially here, and it’s time to pay more attention to your daily beauty routines. Moisturizing your skin is super important in the fall and winter, so you can make natural soap to make your beauty essentials easier. To moisturize the skin, add lavender, herbs, honey, vanilla, coconut oil, milk, calendula, roses, olive oil...
Are you allergic to mass market cosmetics? It may be because of your sensitivity to certain ingredients. However, it’s not the end of the world and it doesn’t mean you should give up on makeup at all. You should pay attention to organic brands or make your own natural products by yourself. Powder is something...
The purpose of a facial is open up your pores and cleanse your skin; at home herbal facial steams also do the same. Open pores mean easy removal of dirt and grime plus lots of moisture. After a steam, your skin will feel dewy and fresh. For a basic facial steam you’ll need a kettle...
Need a good scrub? Here’s a recipe! The supplies are Himalayan salt, 1 tablespoon of lavender flowers, 1/2 – 1 tablespoon of apricot oil, 3 teaspoons of vitamin C powder, 3 small springs of spearmint – dried or fresh. Vitamin C helps skin rebuild collagen making skin more resilient and younger looking. It’s also a...
