Homemade face masks are one of my favorite ways to both treat problem skin and pamper it like a day at the spa. They’re super easy to make on the fly and can be customized to fit your skin’s needs like hydration, blemish treatment, reduced fine lines, or oil control. 5 DIY Face Mask Recipes […]
Archives for March 2018
The Shelf Life of Carrier Oils
Trying out new carrier oils is something I really enjoy, but what I don’t enjoy is having them go rancid before I’ve had the chance to really experience all the oil has to offer. This seems to be a common issue, especially if you’re trying to find the right oil for you skin type or […]
Healing Rock Rose Face Serum Recipe
Lately, I have been so completely smitten with cistus essential oil that I want to put it in all of my homemade products. Its peppery, earthy, and somewhat spicy aroma lends a lovely middle note to blends, especially when paired with other resinous essential oils like vetiver, frankincense, and myrrh. Cistus, also known as rockrose […]
Copycat Ortho Ease Recipe
As I continue to explore various forms of physical activity to keep my fitness journey fresh and interesting, I often find myself sore and in need of a good massage oil. Muscle rubs, massage oils, and gels have all been extremely helpful in supporting post-workout comfort, so when I got a request to make a […]
How to Choose Helichrysum Essential Oil
There are more than 500 species of helichrysum throughout the world growing at a wide range of altitudes from sea level all the way up to 5600 feet in elevation. This beloved flower, whose name is derived from the Greek word “helios,” meaning sun, and “chyros,” meaning gold, has taken the aromatherapy world by storm […]