Natural Beauty

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The Best Face Oils By Skin Type

Facial oils belong in every natural skincare routine, but they’re not one-size-fits all! Let’s take a look at the best face oils for each different skin type — acne-prone, oily, aging, and sensitive skin — plus the benefits of oils and how to include them in your natural beauty routine. So maybe you’ve heard about how amazing face oils are…

Why your perfume is poison

The first perfume I ever bought was called Pure Poison. I was fifteen and had a gift certificate for a department store burning a hole in my pocket. I liked the bottle, and so I bought it. I look back on this and roll my eyes. First of all, the scent was not the best; I’ve always been a sucker…

Detox Clay Foot Mask

This simple detox clay foot mask gently draws toxins from the feet. It may sound strange but it’s considered one of the safest ways to detox the body! Let’s take a closer look at how this natural remedy works and how to use it… Ah, there’s nothing like pampering yourself with a nice mask. … on your feet. Oh, you’ve…

DIY Clarifying Honey & Spice Face Mask

There are few thing I love more than raw honey. OK OK so I’m dramatizing this a bit. I mean, there’s my family and friends, a warm cup of tea on a sunny Sunday morning, little fluffy puppies… but I think raw honey may very well come next! This is not a superficial relationship; I don’t love this sticky-sweet substance…

DIY All-Natural Eye-Emphasizing Mascara

After learning more about how to appropriately formulate skincare and beauty products, I no longer recommend this DIY all-natural eye-emphasizing mascara and have removed the recipe. My concern is with proper preservation of the formula to prevent bacteria growth. As we live and learn, our thoughts, actions, and work evolve — I hope you understand! And I hope you will keep…

Is your tampon toxic?

Alright, ladies, we’re getting real right here. No need to be bashful; we all get a little visit from Aunt Flo every month… So what’s one thing that is sure to make your period worse? Oh, just knowing that your trusty tampon may be toxic. The average woman uses approximately 11,000 tampons during her lifetime. Goodness, that’s a lot of…

DIY All-Natural Super-Moisturizing Lip Balm

Did you know that the average woman ingests 4 pounds of lip product in her lifetime? That is a lot of lipstick/gloss/butter/balm! So it better be nasty-free. This DIY lip balm is not only 100% natural, it is hands-down the most moisturizing lip balm I have ever tried. And I like to consider myself an aficionado of sorts. A balm…

All-Natural DIY Clarifying Face Exfoliant

Feeling dull? Skip work and do something adventurous! Looking dull (your skin, that is)? Scrub it up with this all-natural DIY clarifying face exfoliant! This is one of my favorite all-natural beauty DIYs, and I use it about twice a week. It helps to both brighten and clarify my complexion. Though I was saddled with troubled skin for years, this…

DIY All-Natural Dry Shampoo For Blondes & Brunettes

Ladies, we’ve all been there… You’re running late, your boyfriend/husband is nagging you, and as much as you want to wash and style your hair, there is just no time. Or maybe you want to throw it up in a pony-tail to make an early-morning run to the grocery store without looking quite so slick. Or maybe you just pressed…