One of the most common questions I get about skincare is if you can swap out rose water with raw apple cider vinegar as a toner. My answer? Yes! You most certainly can! As much as I adore using rose water in my skincare routine for its astringent and pH balancing properties, not to mention […]
Hydrosols, Mists, and Toners
How to Make Micellar Water
Have you heard of micellar water before? I hadn’t until a few readers started asking me what my thoughts were on this supposedly magical must have beauty product. So of course, I started researching to see what all the fuss is about. So what IS micellar water? Basically, it’s water that contains tiny droplets of […]
Rose Infused Witch Hazel
Here is another favorite rose infused recipe- rose infused witch hazel. If you didn’t know already witch hazel has some pretty amazing benefits for the skin. Its astringent properties improve circulation, tighten the skin, and heal wounds. Native Americans have long recognized witch hazel’s healing properties and nowadays, we know of more uses for this […]
How to Make Rose Water
Once again roses are the center of attention, and how not with their prickly personalities and alluring scent? If you asked me, it sounds like the perfect date IMHO. As you may already know, I’m pretty obsessed with roses not only for their beauty or their lovely aroma, but for their medicine. That’s right, the […]
The Best Facials for Acne
Just because you have clogged pores or blemishes doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating facial. Now, I’m not talking about going to a spa and getting one (unless of course it’s all natural), I’m talking about making your own facials for acne with simple ingredients that work in the comfort of your […]
The 7 Top Uses of Witch Hazel
I discovered the many magical properties and uses of witch hazel during university. I didn’t have a lot of money and I needed something for my acneic skin during those stressful busy times in my life. Witch hazel isn’t just for blemishes and oily skin, it’s also good for a number of other things you […]