hi loves! representation matters. representation in herbalism matters. here is a small list of bipoc-owned herbal shops that i've combined from ones my herbalism school has put together and from who i follow on ig. some are owned by my fellow students - super cool! no links provided are affiliates nor do i benefit in [...]
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cucumber gel serum
welcome back! today's formula is super simple. it's a lightweight, hydrating treat, perfect for hot weather. cucumber gel serum! this recipe is fully customizable, as usual, so get creative! note the links provided are not affiliates and i do not benefit in any way. they're provided only to help you find good quality ingredients. INGREDIENTS [...]
my favorite ingredient sources
hi loves! i hope you're doing well. this is a quick post to help share some online, trustworthy, ingredient sourcing for at-home DIYs. there are no affiliate links, no codes, no referrals, nothing. the companies don't know i'm doing this. i don't gain anything - just sharing the love! please share your favorite sources in [...]
4 things on my blog i no longer agree with
... and no, non-vegan items are not included 😉 i've decided to publish this because, hey, no one is perfect. if we're not learning from our mistakes, we're doing something wrong. we should always strive for improvement. let's get straight into it. baking soda hair wash the pH of baking soda is much too harsh [...]
diy formulation educational series: luxury face oil
hello friends! i'm back again with another DIY face oil formula, taking inspiration from a $225 / 0.67 fl ounce night serum. picking apart ingredient lists is a fun hobby for me, however weird that sounds. it has really great ingredients, but can be DIY'ed because - 1. it's completely anhydrous; and 2. doesn't need [...]
alright, alright… let’s make a hyaluronic acid serum
hi crunchies! let's keep this to the point 🙂 i've never posted a DIY hyaluronic acid serum before, so here i am. for this DIY, you will need something that blends on your behalf for the hyaluronic acid powder, a water-soluble preservative, and patience. this might cost more upfront in bulk ingredients than it would [...]
herbal-infused body oil
hi crunchies! i hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead. today let's blend up 8 ounces of a silky, soothing, fast-absorbing body oil that contains skin-supporting herbs. before you order or bring out your ingredients, please note this will require an herbal solar infusion lasting 6 weeks. if you don't have that kind of patience, [...]
relaxing body balm
hi crunchies! tonight let's go over a super simple but effective DIY for a silky, relaxing, nighttime body balm. this recipe only includes 3 ingredients and does not require heat. and guys - IT SMELLS SO GOOD. it's a complex yet light floral scent, but does not linger long on the skin. swoon-worthy. you need [...]
