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 [...]
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) root [...]
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. [...]
