Making DIY skin care with herb infused oils takes results up several levels. In the beginning of my DIY skin care journey, I relied on essential oils to deliver herbal benefits but as I learn, many times essential oils are too strong for delicate skin. I often hear many people wanting skin care without essential oils. It can be hard to reach…
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If I had a nickel for every eyebrow raised when I tell them they should use oil on their already oily skin, I’d have about .65 cents. I realize it sounds counterproductive but it’s often times the answer you’re seeking. Oily skin often results in blemishes and believe it or not, the right oils paired with other natural ingredients can actually work…
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When I opened my Etsy shop initially, it was because of an overwhelming demand from readers because instead of DIYing certain products, they wanted me to make them and sale them. Today, I’m going to share a recipe for one of my most popular products in the shop-DIY coQ10 Sea Buckthorn facial oil. That way, you can decide for yourself if you’d…
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It’s no secret, rosehip seed oil is my absolute favorite oil to work with when it comes to making anti aging skin care products. It is a powerhouse ingredients when it comes to making effective DIY skin care. Rosehip seed oil is highly efficient when it comes to enhancing the skin and slowing down the clock! It’s high in vitamins, helping it…
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As I posted a few weeks ago, I had quite the shopping spree at Mountain Rose Herbs, where I purchase about 90% of all my skin care ingredients. I blindly chose a few oils that were affordable not really knowing what they were good for. Turns out, several of them are perfect for oilier skin types and known to not clog pores.…
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Calendula is the ultimate healing flower that is antimicrobial and anti fungal as well as a powerful anti inflammatory! It is the perfect oil to use in a healing balm or even in skin care! So, before I share a couple of recipes using Calendula Infused Oil, we must learn how to properly infuse the oil first! How to Infuse Oil: There…
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I talked about the exciting skin benefits of Squalane last week. Read all about it HERE. Today I’m sharing a DIY Squalane Serum perfect for most skin types. I have been using this serum for over a week now and am loving it! I have very dry skin and this year it’s gotten away from me to where it’s hard getting rid of…
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Squalane is an up and coming beauty product that has numerous benefits and when sourced properly, is organic, vegan and great for all skin types! Squalane belongs to the oil family. It is found naturally in our skin and helps with cell function, elasticity and hydration. By around the age of 25, the amount of squalane in our skin begins to rapidly…
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Did you know that caffeine has major benefits for the skin when applied topically? You probably knew that caffeine can majorly help cellulite but it also helps with de-puffing and reducing inflammation as well as fading dark circles and smoothing fine lines! For today, let’s learn how to get make coffee infused oil then once that’s done I’ve got a super good DIY or…
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