hi crunchies! today we're going to create a lightweight exfoliating jelly. it's fun to use and functional. it can be used on your face, body, and scalp. *pic from Uvive Health this scrub is super easy to make, but please note that this contains water and needs to be preserved... no exceptions. if you don't, [...]
Tag: hibiscus
DIY hydrating mists
we're almost done with 2018, which means this blog is getting closer to going on a hiatus. dang. ALSO - don't forget to enter in the giveaway before the winner is announced on 12/31. and now the post you were promised - hydrosols, steams, and mists have been pivotal to my skincare routine. today i'm [...]
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 [...]
hibiscus 2.0 – hair & skin tonic
if you've followed me long enough, you'll remember i first posted on the hibiscus flower for beauty uses about 3 years ago. now that i live in mexico and hibiscus, or 'flor de jamaica,' is abundant here, i'd thought i'd give a little update post for this wonderful flower. hibiscus can be used both internally [...]
exposed: hibiscus
for this installment in the "exposed" series (showcasing various all-natural ingredients), we'll talk about my current obsession: hibiscus. it's beautiful and it's versatile. it can be used both internally and externally. it's available in different forms. it's great. WHAT IT IS: hibiscus is a big, bright, beautiful flower, normally grown in warmer climates. this flower [...]
DIY no-‘poo alternative shampoos & conditioners
2021 edit: i no longer subscribe to or support the "all-natural" label. more here. as we know, no-'poo can be pretty difficult to master. i did "no-'poo week" in hopes i'd help a lot of people. but there's still one huge thing i wanted to address & publish... for some people, baking soda/acv isn't the [...]
