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 [...]
oil cleansing method 2.0+
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 [...]
45 minute DIY (at home) full facial routine
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 [...]
DIY lip oil/gloss
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 [...]
oil cleansing method: DIY oil blend
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 [...]
intensive (customizable) hair oil treatment… that’s not with coconut oil
i don't outright have anything against coconut oil, even though we broke up, but i've found that other oils are just better suited for hair and skin. in this instance, while i still absolutely champion unrefined coconut oil as a great overnight hair treatment, i have one that's even better. this recipe can be altered [...]
red wine & chocolate – for your face
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 [...]
“hot vegan” mask DIY
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 [...]
