VINEGAR-DO NOT MIX THE FOLLOWING! Downside of using Vinegar in DIY cleaning productsDid you know that vinegar needs at least five minutes for killing bacteria and 30 minutes for viruses? Vinegar is also quite harsh to be used on many household surfaces, such as marble, granite or natural stone countertops. The acid in vinegar can etch (mark permanently) these surfaces. Wood floors or furniture can be damaged by vinegar, even when diluted. Electronic screens, cast iron pots are also a no go for cleaning with vinegar. It is a wonderful cleaner for windows, bathtubs and showers as well as the…
Known as the “king of oils” frankincense essential oil is produced from the Boswellia Carteri. True frankincense comes from four main species of Boswellia, a scraggy and very hardy tree. The trees start producing resin when they are about eight to ten years old. Frankincense is tapped by slashing the bark, which is called striping, and allowing the exuded resin to bleed out and harden. Tapping is done two to three times a year with the final taps producing the best tears due to their higher aromatic terpene, sesquiterpene and diterpene content. The oil is then extracted by steam distillation.…
So, what exactly is an “active ingredient”? Active ingredients in skincare are functional ingredients that have a certain or desired effect on the skin. Think of the ingredients such as retinol, Vitamin C and Vitamin E which are known to have well documented effects when included in a skincare product. They are known to help fight free radicals, stimulate collagen production and may prevent melanin formation and so much more. Here is a list of the most commonly used active ingredients found in skincare: Understanding the benefit of each active ingredient in your skincare will help you decide what product…
Vitamins in skincare have many benefits for the skin including the prevention of pigmentation, (Did you know that three leading causes of skin pigmentation are genetics, sun exposure, and some medications?) the stimulation of collagen synthesis, and they can have an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory effect.Here’s a simple breakdown of what they do: Vitamin A (INCI: Retinyl Palmitate) Vitamin A is a great ingredient to have in your skincare product if you have mature skin. It is recommended to only be used in nighttime creams as it can make your skin sensitive to the sun (even on a cloudy day).…
Creating your own natural shampoo at home is actually quite simple! If you can follow a recipe, you can easily follow a formula. Formulating is chemistry, like baking, you need the right ingredients to have a successful result!Beware of the many “shampoo” recipes that you will see on social media. I have seen so many that simply are not good for your hair even though the ingredients are natural and sound amazing.An effective shampoo needs to do three basic things.• Cleanse the hair-shampoo needs to remove dirt and soil from your hair and scalp, whether it is from sebum, dust…
How to make a quick and easy nourishing nail serum at home!
Simple and cost effective way to make glass and window cleaner at home.
Creating your own mineral makeup is both simple (and so inexpensive) and can also be a bit of trial and error, but if you take good notes, and experiment you can successfully make your own mineral makeup! I learned how to make my own mineral makeup by purchasing “Make It Up: The Essential Guide to DIY Makeup and Skin Care” by Marie Rayma. I also purchased and love Make Your Own Pure Mineral Makeup from Amazon. I found that this set of specialized measuring spoons to be super helpful as well! I only use them for formulating makeup. I highly…
How to create your own easy diy face oil at home with just a few ingredients!
Or rosehip seed oil, is extracted from the rose plant. Rosehip seed oil’s benefits are many! Rosehip oil is: The main chemical constituents of Rosehip Carrier Oil are: Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, and Stearic Acid. Read more about this amazing carrier oil here>New Directions Aromatics It is often used in creating skincare products as it penetrates the skin quickly without leaving a greasy feel. I love adding it to my face oil. The recommended usage for Rosehip oil is up to 20% of a formulation. Rosehip oil is great for these skin types: It has the…