we've talked about tooth powders and pastes before, but i wanted to get back into DIYing my oral care routine. why? because i really want to try more herbal-based tooth powders, and i couldn't find one that fit everything i wanted and didn't want. please note i am not a dentist or in any way [...]
Author: alexraye
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diy hydrogel peel off face mask
i'm currently obsessed with making hydrogels. i also love the 100% pure hydrogel face masks. here's a DIY for that. note the ingredients you mix in will be whatever you want to target your own skin needs. i'm a big fruit acid fan, so my mask will be tailored to a gentle peel and hydration. [...]
diy dupe – “moonshiner’s son” botanical serum
welcome back to the DIY DUPE SERIES (pt 3). today we're formulating a dupe that i haven't come across yet, for a rather... ahem, pricey face oil that's endorsed by celebrities... if you care about that? as with all the other dupes, no companies will be named and the names of the product has been [...]
advice on starting your “green” life: reboot
the landscape has changed so much over the last 5 years, and you can buy pretty much any "green" beauty product you want nearly anywhere. when i started this blog in 2012, that definitely was not case; hence why i DIY'ed everything. now, the "green" beauty world is FULL of options. it’s really easy to [...]
DIY hydrating serum (bye, hyaluronic acid)
this is a serum that's worthy of not just your face, but your body and hair, too. it's oil-free, so you can layer it into your existing routine, or use it alone. because it's extremely lightweight, i think it'd be great for warmer weather when you don't want to feel like a greasy mess. great [...]
“our oil blend is hydrating” and other misleading marketing claims
hi loves! as you know, i think being an educated consumer is really important. expecting the companies you support with your money to be honest should be the baseline. today i'm here with a few commonly used, misleading marketing claims. "this oil blend is hydrating" my usual thought when i read a claim like this [...]
i answer google search terms that brought people to my blog
happy saturday, crunchies. i thought this would be a fun one! the highlight of reviewing my blog stats is getting to read what people searched to wind up on my blog. so let's answer some of the most popular ones, shall we? no long intro - let's get into it. does the honey and cinnamon [...]
exfoliating raspberry jelly
hi crunchies! today we're going to create a lightweight exfoliating jelly. it's fun to use and functional. it can be used on your face, body, and scalp. *pic from Uvive Health this scrub is super easy to make, but please note that this contains water and needs to be preserved... no exceptions. if you don't, [...]
