Monthly Archives: August 2018

Neem oil is produced by cold pressing the fruit and seeds of the neem oil tree (Azadirachta indica).  

Neem oil has a green-brown or dark brown color that has a pungent garlic like aroma. Neem oil main component is Azadirachtin, which gives the oil its antiseptic, antifungal, antipyretic and antihistamine properties.

It is an antiseptic and anti-fungal in nature that takes care

You don’t need to break your budget each month purchasing high-end skin care products. Making them yourself will not only save you money, but most of the ingredients are probably in your pantry or refrigerator. Most importantly, DIY skin care products are natural and typically made from items that do not contain anything artificial. It’s a great way to live more sustainably and reduce your

Shea butter is all the rage among natural skin care devotees, but why? 100% Pure natural Shea butter is really all natural vitamin A cream.  And while Shea butter is rich in vitamin A, it also has Vitamin E.

Vitamin A is known to improve a variety of skin conditions, including: blemishes, wrinkles, eczema, and dermatitis. Premium Shea butter is also used to treat and heal

The joy of the holidays is here! Cold weather, blustery winds, dry indoor heat, and late nights on the holiday party circuit can wreak major havoc on your skin.  Finding and giving the right gift is hard enough, and when the weather outside is frightful, your healthy skin may become rough, dry, and as tired as the rest of you.

One of the most thoughtful gift ideas for this

Measurement conversions for beeswax

1 Tablespoon   =  ½ ounce  

2 Tablespoons =  1 ounce

¼ c  (4 Tblsp)  =  2 ounces

½ cup (8 Tblsp)   = 4 ounces (¼ pound)

1 cup (16 Tblsp)  =  8 ounces (½ pound)

2 cups (32 Tblsp)  = 16 ounces (1 pound)

Acne Vulgaris or acne is a skin illness that has something to do with one’s oil glands. This type of skin problem generally occurs during puberty since the sebaceous glands become active during this time. Acne isn’t dangerous, but it may leave ugly scars on your skin.

Pimples start when the skin pores become clogged with sebum, a special type of oil that can lubricate

The skin is the largest organ of the body, making up about two square meters and 3.6 kilograms of an adult’s body. Ironically, it is also one of the most sensitive organs a person has, so much so that utmost care is needed to maintain it. That’s probably the reason why most people, women, most especially, resort to various regimented rituals to keep their skin soft, smooth, and supple.

With so many beauty and skincare products in the market today, it’s difficult to zero in on a product that tackles several problems at once. Most of the time, you have to buy a separate product to use on your hair and your skin. Nevertheless, you can achieve manageable hair and skin with just one product – Argan oil.

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A massage is a great way to relax, heal, and uplift your body and mind especially when you use a therapeutic-grade massage oil made from a combination of essential oils. You can purchase your own massage oil in a specialty store, which can be quite costly, or you can get exactly what you want by mixing your own custom synergy blend at home.

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Cocoa butter is mostly known for its cosmetic benefits. Numerous cosmetic brands use this butter. There are moisturizers, cleansers, exfoliating creams, soaps and shampoos among others. You can also use good quality cocoa butter for skin nourishment without buying it in the form of makeup or skincare product.

What you may not know is that cocoa butter is also a cooking ingredient. Many cuisines