Natural ingredients have been used for centuries to care for the skin, and many modern skincare products still incorporate these ingredients today. From nourishing oils to soothing botanical extracts, natural ingredients can offer a range of benefits for the skin, including moisturization, protection from free radicals, and reducing inflammation. In this list, we’ll explore 50…
Taking care of your skin is essential for maintaining a healthy and youthful appearance. However, finding the right skincare products can be challenging, not to mention expensive. That’s why many people are turning to DIY skincare routines that use natural ingredients to achieve healthy and glowing skin. I started making my own skincare back in…
The primary cause of aging skin is exposure to UV light. In fact, sun exposure, pollution and poor diet are three of the most common reasons for skin aging. However, besides these factors, there are a few other surprising causes that contribute to skin aging as well. INFO: It’s important to protect your skin as…
When you are balanced and when you listen and attend to the needs of your body, mind, and spirit, your natural beauty comes out. Christy Turlington What does natural beauty mean? Is natural beauty found in the way a person looks? Beauty can be found in so many different ways, it is not that simple…
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Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links which means I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you whatsoever when you make a purchase using my link. Before we get started looking at the components let me just mention I’ve written extensively about Shea butter. Here are my other Shea butter related pages: Ok, let’s get…
Our skin is pretty amazing, but as we get older, though, it changes. Wrinkles might start to show up a bit more, and the tone of our skin can become a little less even. It’s all part of the natural process, but there are ways to help keep our skin feeling its best. I’ve been…
This entry is for men looking to get started in the world of skincare. You don’t need a lot of products that are expensive to keep your skin radiant and healthy. Below I’ll recommend products that are inexpensive and should make a difference to your skin in little time (1 or 2 months, depending on…
When it comes to skincare, the debate around eye cream continues. Do we really need a separate product for the delicate skin around our eyes, or can our regular moisturiser do the trick? The skin around the eyes is thinner and more sensitive than the rest of your face. It’s also one of the first…
CosDNA is a website where you can submit cosmetic products ingredients list to check their safety. It is very effective and quick, and I absolutely love it. Look, I’m not pretending that you learn about each and every ingredient in order to find out if the cosmetic you’re interested in is safe or not (although…
Your primary prevention when it comes to aging skin consists in avoiding sun overexposure as much as you can You might want to also read my articles to understand the nature of mature skin and aging: What causes skin to age Do anti-aging creams work? Mature skin: identify your skin type The above links will…
Does your skin feel like it cracks at times? Does it feel tight? Dry skin can feel rough, especially after washing it with soap. Below I discuss natural face washes for dry skin that are gentle, hydrating and skin-lubricating that won’t leave you feeling like the photo above. In this article I’ll recommend 5 excellent…
Are you looking for anti-inflammatory carrier oils to use on particular body areas that are inflamed with psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, etc? Or maybe you’re looking for carrier oils you can add to your DIY skincare that can deal with those conditions? Maybe you are simply looking for general info on anti-inflammatory oils that can help…
Image credit: By The original uploader was (Automated conversion) at English Wikipedia. – Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons., CC BY-SA 3.0, Link When we study the fatty acid composition of vegetable, base or carrier oils we can really understand which are the dominant qualities of the oil. This is important because then we can choose…
I’m in Madrid at the moment doing a cosmetic regulation course to comply with EU legal requirements. I’ve been making natural skincare at home for around one year now (time goes fast since my natural skincare course at Naturally Thinking!) and I’m ready for this. Since then I’ve been chockablocked with a plethora of different…
**Note: I am by no means an expert and the below is what I’ve researched, gathered and/or learned up until now (and will keep adding info as I keep learning). This is by no means a detailed account on carrier oils (vegetable or base oils) and chemistry is not my forte, which is quite necessary…
Different carrier oils are better for different things. Some carrier oils are heavier, other lighter, others absorb fast while others are a lot slower at absorption. Some last longer than others, and a long list of etceteras. Let’s have a look at some basic uses of carrier oils which will help you on your selection…
If you’ve been reading some of the posts on this website you would know by now that I’m only recommending natural and/or organic skincare products. Why? After studying natural skincare and seeing wonderful results in my friends and family I believe this is a route that should be at least tried and tested. After my…
As it happens, there are many products in the market that are superb for sensitive skin. Natural skincare keeps thriving and more and more companies are making an effort in coming up with excellent natural products. It was difficult for me to choose a winner since all the products listed here are of excellent quality….
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Formulating facial cleansers is as exciting as it is fun. There are many different ‘versions’ of a cleanser and it is up to what it is you’re looking your product to do and feel like that will determine which one is best for what your purpose is. Facial cleansers are formulated differently, and in this…
AHAs, BHAs, Salicylic Acid, Vitamin C… Help! There’s a lot to learn when it comes to AHAs, BHAs, acids in general, vitamins, etc so I’ll try to write about the topic in a way that’s easy to understand and also as a guide for me to come back to when I need a quick reference….
I’ve been making natural skincare for a while now (and still lots to learn!) and one of the things I took some time to get my hands dirty on was lip balms, believe it or not. I was actually formulating complicated emulsions (using co-emulsifiers and making products like facial cleansers as well as other facial…
This entry will explore what I do to put together my formulations when it comes to DIY skincare.
I’m fairly new to this world but learning really quickly. I’m also devoted to making really good skincare that my whole family (and friends) can use, so I give my best when formulating, even though I’m not always 100% sure of what I’m doing!
It’s about improving over time and that’s something that happens naturally.
What sort of things can you realistically treat with a ‘herbal first aid kit’? You’d be surprised: from migraines to toothaches to bites, stings, the flu and even insomnia, a herbal remedies kit can do wonders for the entire family. For example, here’s what Michelle from seekingjoyfulsimplicity.com has said about using herbal home remedies (which…
As I learn about carrier oils I get fascinated about the power the seem to have over me. The more I think about them, the more I want to learn about them.
The cream I made for knee pain is GORGEOUS in every sense. I LOVE the medicinal smell due to the herbs, I love the color and I love the texture. It is ABSOLUTELY PACKED with amazing ingredients and it feels like I made a miracle cream. Just thought I’d get it out of the way…
Lynn has fallen in love with African black soap in liquid form. I find it too liquidy but she seems happy despite the fact. Here’s the story. The Story We went down to Brixton in London to get some shea butter for our DIY cosmetics recipes as well as some black African soap, which I…
This fantastic DIY homemade moisturizer cream base recipe can be used both on the face and body. A cream base means you can use the same formula as a base and then just adjust your carrier and essential oils as you please.
We made this recipe at the Naturally Thinking course (this was my first recipe!) and I was well impressed. This is not just a ‘put together a few ingredients at home’ sort of thing.
This is a proper, professionally made lotion/moisturizer that can be used as a base for many, many variations of carrier/essential oils you want to play around with.
When I purchased my shea butter from Brixton Market I saw bags with dark balls. I wasn’t sure if they were food or maybe something to do with dealing with insects at home. Yes, that’s what I thought. I then asked the guy who told me it was soap… And the aha! moment came. “This…
