DIY Natural Beauty Tips & Recipes
Secret Steps to Master Your Skincare Routine
Morning and nightly beauty routines have been integrated into many women’s lives in the 21st century. Whether it’s investing in clay masks, or going all in on a skin care line, women have been prone to take control of their routines. Our skin is the biggest and...
All About African Black Soap
What is African Black Soap? African Black Soap (also known as "Black Soap") is an all natural soap originating from countries in western Africa, including Ghana and Nigeria. Despite the color specified in the title (black) Authentic African Black Soap is...
Shea Butter Origin | Where does shea butter come from?
Where does Shea Butter come from? Shea Butters origin takes us all the way to beautiful Africa. More specifically it comes from the so-called "African Shea Belt" as shown here. Shea Butter is produced in roughly 21 countries: Benin, Burkina Faso,...
How to Make Shea Butter Sunscreen
With summer around the corner, we want to refresh our information with the dos and don'ts of sun exposure and show you how to make sunscreen with shea butter. Sunscreen is an important staple to have for skin care at this time of year. While there are...
How to use Zinc Oxide in your homemade skin care
Zinc Oxide Powder Zinc Oxide is gaining popularity thanks to its many functions in homemade skin care preparations. While this white, fine, mineral powder can be used in many ways in soaps, make-up and other beauty products, the two most popular uses for this...
Almond, Apricot and Jojoba Oil: the Benefits and Differences of each
Let's talk about the top 3 carrier oils for skin care that you can use in your daily routine. These carrier oils can be used alone as one-ingredient wonders, or they can be incorporated into homemade skin care recipes that tailor to your specific needs. People...
Whipped Mango Body Butter Recipe | a Mousse for Healthy Skin
Every time I come up with a new variation of a mango whipped body butter recipe, I think it's the best formula I've ever created. This one is no different - seriously, this whipped DIY body butter is soft like a mousse, it's a romantic pale pink, and it smells like a...
The Benefits Of Rosehip Seed Oil
Rosehip Seed Oil Benefits There are a ton! This oil is simple, powerful, and effective. We've even called it our "unicorn" of oils before because it is so special. Not just for DIYs but for single-ingredient skincare. Rosehip seed oil has the ability to...
Does Applying Shea Butter For Stretch Marks Actually Work?
Shea Butter For Stretch Marks Does Applying Shea Butter for Stretch Marks Actually Work? Stretch marks are caused and created by the tearing of the skin dermis. They are most commonly associated with pregnancy when rapid weight gain causes the skin to...
Whipped Shea Butter vs. Whipped Mango Butter – which one is best?
Which Is Better? Whipped Shea Butter Or Whipped Mango Butter? We have taken a classic recipe for Whipped Shea Butter and tried it with Mango Butter in place of Shea. The process was fun and surprising as we have found many differences. Here is how it all...
Mango Butter: An Exotic, Sweet Butter For Your DIY Skincare
Ahhh Mango Butter! By far one of the best butters out there. What to know about Mango Butter This butter has a lot to offer when it comes to skin care and natural beauty. Mangos are easy to love. Their brightly colored rinds and sweet flesh sing...
Unrefined Shea Butter – Shelf Life and Storage
Shea Butter Shelf Life & Storage We often get asked how to store Raw, Unrefined Shea Butter correctly, and what the shelf life is. We decided to write a comprehensive article about this that will help you in preserving the life of this skin wonder. Updated...
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