Camellia oil is one of those undercover oils that isn’t prominent in DIY hair or skin care but has some great benefits. Camellia oil is aka Tsubaki oil and tea seed oil. Camellia Oil for Skin Camellia oil is cold pressed from the seeds of Camellia oleifera. This fragrant...
Cherry seed oil is one of those uncommon oils that is excellent for healthy hair and skin care. Cherry seed oil is aka cherry kernel oil and is derived from the sweet cherry pits, which can be found growing throughout the world. Cherry seed oil has a similar profile...
Rosehip seed oil is one of my favorite oils for achieving moisturized hair and I recommend using is as a pre-poo but I recently started using rosehip seed oil for skin care as well. While rosehip seed oil is not as miraculous as people rave about online, it is...
Maracuja oil aka passion fruit oil originates from the Amazon region. Maracuja oil is usually extracted from the petals of the plant or the seeds of the fruit. Though it comes from different sources, the benefits are similar although the oils look and smell different. Passion fruit is popular...
Macadamia nut oil is one of my favorite oils for deep conditioning because of its moisturizing properties. This nutrient rich oil is derived from the macadamia nut, which grows in Australia. The macadamia nut is a staple diet among Aborigines in Australia where it’s known as Kindal Kindal. It...
If you have dry and itchy skin that has difficulty retaining moisture, a good body butter might be just what you need. Body butters are rich creams created to hydrate even the driest of skin. There are many different kinds of natural butter – shea butter, mango butter, cupuacu...
Avocado oil is pressed from the avocado fruit native to Mexico and California. The oil is edible and used as an ingredient in many dishes. Avocado oil contains high amounts of monounsaturated fats as well as vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that promotes moisture, cell renewal and regeneration, and...
Calendula oil comes from the Marigold flower native to Asia, Europe and the Mediterranean. It looks like a simple flower but it has so many health benefits for the skin. Calendula oil is produced via steam distillation of the marigold flower tops. A previous article on the site covered 8...
The first time I heard about a facial cleansing brush, I rolled my eyes. Yet one more beauty device to clunk up space in my bathroom. What could it possibly do that washing my face with my hands couldn’t do, I wondered? In the last few months of testing...