Essential oils are the most concentrated parts, the essences, of plants. They can have many beneficial effects on the skin and body as a whole – which effect(s) depends on the individual properties of the plants.…
Category: Oils & Recipes
Argan Oil vs Jojoba Oil: Which One is Best for Skin & Hair?
Are you wondering which one to choose between Argan oil vs Jojoba oil? While everyone’s skin may respond differently, I will give you some pointers as well as a little background information about both of…
Whipped Shea Butter Recipe (Fast & Simple)
This is an easy, result-oriented way to make your own whipped Shea butter recipe. Most body butter recipes and body cream recipes that involve whipping Shea butter (or other vegetable butters) start with telling you to…
Essential Oils & Aromatherapy and their Value in Natural Organic Skincare
Oils have been around for thousands of years! Somehow, in our modern world, these precious oils and plant essences are still maintaining their position amongst other, synthetic skin care products. Essential oils are composed of incredibly…
Kukui Oil
Kukui oil is made from the nuts of the Kukui nut tree. In Hawaii the kukui nut tree symbolizes enlightenment, peace and protection. The tree is between fifteen and twenty feet high and blooms with…
Sugar scrub recipes with essential oils
Sugar scrub recipes with essential oils bring a little bit of magic into the bathroom. The best part (besides using them) is that they are the absolute easiest homemade natural skin care product to throw together. You…
Soy Massage Candle Recipes
Prepare for a cosy evening with these soy massage candle recipes! (Make ’em the previous day, so they get time to harden.) Soy wax candles can be used for massage as well as scenting the…
Essential Oils for Blackheads, the Natural Way to Smaller Pores
Before looking at how to use essential oils for blackheads, let’s try to understand what may cause them. These countless little glands, located in the skin, produce sebum, as a natural way of lubricating the skin…