Natural butters, oils and DIY recipes for treating and healing dry and damaged skin.
These mango butter recipes for hair and skin promote moisture retention, eliminates dryness and brittleness, and enhances elasticity in dry hair. I have been testing out natural butter for a long time and currently curating that knowledge and testing it into Natural Butters for Hair Care. In the meantime, I’ll …
This article breaks down the 6 benefits of broccoli seed oil for hair and beauty and how to incorporate it into your hair and skin care regimen. I also cover where to buy broccoli seed oil and the best brands for hair and beauty. Hatred for broccoli is something most …
The tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) is a plant found in Australia. Tea tree essential oil is derived from the leaves of this tree and has a strong camphor-like smell. Tea tree essential oil is widely known for its powerful antiseptic properties. It is a highly toxic essential oil that should …
Pumpkin isn’t just for Halloween and Thanksgiving pies. I’ve covered pumpkin seed oil previously on the site and its benefits for healthy follicles and shinier hair. An excellent oil with omega-3 & 6 fatty acids as well as vitamins E & K. Apart from the hair, however, you can also …
Learn how to fight the signs of premature aging with the power of kiwi fruit seed oil in this article plus 4 ways to use the oil in your skin care regimen. The kiwi fruit aka Chinese gooseberry is native to China. It spread to New Zealand and parts of …
Get dry and sensitive skin acting better with this simple DIY chia seed oil recipe. There’s also a handy recipe card at the end to print and have on hand when you’re ready to make this recipe. I’ve covered chia seeds in various fitness articles on the website but did …
The Ask Abi section of the site features questions sent across from readers about hair care, health, fitness, and beauty. You can send yours across as well on the Ask Abi page but check I haven’t answered this question already before you send across. Thanks. Today’s question is from S.K. …
This DIY argan oil and pomegranate oil serum moisturizes and rehydrates dry skin but can also be used on oily skin due to its non-comedogenic abilities. Argan oil is an extremely beneficial oil that has been hailed as “liquid gold” in the hair and beauty world. Derived from the crushed …
Tamanu oil is an excellent oil for use on damaged skin. It is one of the best anti-aging oils for skin care and features prominently in many skin care products. What is Tamanu Oil? Tamanu oil is referred to by many other names with the most common being foraha oil, green …
I’ve been hearing great things about marula oil for some time. I finally got round to trying it out over the last few weeks and loved the results. In this article, we’ll examine the:- Benefits of marula oil for hair and skin How to use marula oil for hair and skin …
Using natural oils as a sunscreen seems counterproductive. I won’t fault you if you think, “That sounds a little like I want to cook myself.” :). However, if you’re keen on DIY natural beauty products, you can utilize natural oils as sunscreen. You’re already using it on your hair. It’s …