Ever since I was a child I have never liked finishing a drink. My mom used to gripe about all the glasses sitting around the house with half an inch of water, juice, or tea that was left at the bottom. “Why don’t you ever finish your drinks? It’s wasteful” “Sorry. I don’t like the […]
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Homemade Drying Lotion for Acne
Drying lotion may sound a bit absurd considering one often thinks of lotion as moisturizing, not drying. The term was coined by Mario Badescu (a super popular skin care line) along with the idea behind drying lotion. I remember when I first saw it while perusing my local make-up boutique. It looked so fancy […]
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 […]
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 […]
Homemade Serum for Acne Prone Skin
If there’s one thing worse than blemishes, it’s the hyperpigmentation that ensues soon after. I don’t know about you, but when I get acne breakouts, even if I don’t touch them hardly at all, they leave dark red spots behind that can last months at a time, sometimes even longer. Now, I’ve spoken about ways […]
Are Emotions Causing Your Acne?
It’s a new day and you’re waking up early to turn on that juicer. You feel ready. There’s no way you’ll fail this time! This time, you’re going to stick to it, a healthy clean diet filled with trendy raw food recipes, green juices, and salads galore! There’s no way that that amazing toffee your […]