this was another requested dupe, and to be honest, this formulation did pique my interest... but not for good reasons. i hate typing this about a green beauty company, but i also would hate to see you mislead. in my opinion, transparency should be a key component of a green beauty company's mission for their [...]
another reader requested a dupe for the Mad Hippie vitamin c serum, so here's a couple DIY versions. i will say i think mad hippie has a nice formula, but we like to DIY around here. i opted to create 2 formulations for this.... 1. a gel-like serum, since the under eye area is quite [...]
(edited shortly after publishing because i gave you ounces in the formula and mL in the directions) lotion can get quickly get pricey, depending on what 'green' brand you're buying it from and what oils they're using. it can be cheaper to make - and more fun. so here's a DIY. and no, this ain't [...]
you've seen this post before... once about 3 years ago, and again on instagram (@alexraye_ae). but here we are today to blog-i-fy the recent insta post.... because it's an easier version of the one i posted in early 2016... and we love 'easy yet effective,' right? i love this as part of my 45 minute [...]
a lovely reader requested an OCM blend post, so let's do a complete revamp of my original from early 2013. i can't believe that was nearly 6 years ago. ps - i have a surprise at the bottom of the post for you. before this blog goes on hiatus, here's an overview of all the [...]
happy self-care sunday! today i'm going to share with you my favorite facial routine lately. it takes about 45 minutes and makes me feel so much better, even if my hair is on day 7. this has 3 steps, but don't let that deter you. jasmine green tea face steam make a strongly steeped cup [...]
for some reason i have never posted a DIY lip gloss... better late than never, right? this recipe can be used day or night, either as a day moisturizer or night reparative gloss. HOW TO: 3 parts castor oil 1 part favorite face-friendly oil differs by person; very few people can handle coconut oil, while [...]
i first started oil cleansing about 5 years ago, and my taste in oils has gotten... ahem... snobbier more sophisticated. this DIY oil blend is suitable for all skin types, but especially helps mature and/or sensitive, and/or blemish-prone skin. it's also really easy to DIY. i like this blend because the oil feels so rich [...]
