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 [...]
this time of year always seems to be busy and full of outside demands. i'm here with an easy face mask to help you take an evening, or at least an hour, to treat yourself your skin to some wine and chocolate. this is a revamped version of an earlier posting, so i hope you [...]
have you seen that "hot vegan" gel mask in a squeezy tube, maybe in whole foods or sprouts? short story short, i'm here with a DIY version of that mask, but without the harsh additives. -- original ingredients: aqua, glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, sclerotium gum, algin, salix nigra (willow) bark extract, zinger officinate (ginger) [...]
before i start this post, i will say please do not put this on your face. it has a high comedogenic rating, but it's great post-shower during cold months when your skin needs help staying moisturized. here is a body butter that is purchase-worthy, but easy enough to make in your own home. it's a [...]
the green beauty world is saturated with oil blends right now (pun kind of intended). to help try and guide you, i've compiled a list of the top 5 and bottom 5 most commonly used oils, - - NOT of all time. that can be another post, heehee. if i was including the top 5 [...]
buying eye serums can get expensive, because the eye area is the most delicate and requires the highest quality ingredients. i'm here to knock your socks off with a cheaper and super effective DIY. you can put this in a tiny dropper bottle or buy a steel ball roll-on. either way, it should be magical. [...]
...and as with many breakups, i was sad. but it was time. that was dramatic, but you get it. if you've supported me on this blog for awhile, you are completely aware of how quickly coconut oil became a solid part of my beauty routine. i used it from head to toe. needless to say, [...]
keeping your body and skin hydrated on a flight is an uphill battle. the longer and more frequent the air time, the scalier your skin gets... right? here are some of my tips, as a frequent international traveler. water. you probably rolled your eyes, given this is super obvious, but it still deserves to be [...]
