The Blonde Salad DIY Skincare: Lip Scrub The winter can be brutal on lips. Often ours chafe, peel, and split. You can soften them and improve their texture with store bought lip scrubs, but before you hit the shops, try this very simple DIY lip scrub! DIY SKINCARE Exfoliating Lip Scrub Clean container4 Aspirin (the inexpensive type without a coating)2 tsp brown sugar2 tsp honey1 tsp olive oil1 vitamin E capsule In your clean container, add the aspirin and a few drops of water to break them down. Make Your Own Moisturizing Body ButterOne Good Thing by Jillee We are experiencing one of the mildest winters I think we’ve ever had since I moved to Utah from California almost 18 years ago! So WHY, I ask you, am I experiencing the WORST dry skin I’ve ever had in my life this winter?? Answer me that riddler! While you ponder that oddity of Mother Nature…let me share with you something I made to help combat the problem! I admit, I have never used Body Butter before. So in light of my seriously itchy, dry skin this winter I decided I must give this stuff a try! The recipe I used comes from Susan Powers website Rawmazing.com. 1 cup shea butter 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup almond oil (you can substitute olive oil, jojoba oil, any organic, liquid oil that is healthy.) 1. 2. I added probably 20 to 25 drops of Lavender oil, but when it was finished it was still hard to even smell. 3. I put mine on the back porch to cool. ……then whip until a butter-like consistency is achieved. 4. So for the last two days I have been using this stuff every chance I get!
Fashion Squad DIY Makeup: Lip Gloss Lip gloss adds a sheen and definition to lips that always looks gorgeous. Though store bought glosses are amazing on giving your pucker that perfect shine, they are filled with chemicals that shouldn't be ingested. Keep reading to see how to create your own natural lip gloss with a few ingredients! DIY MAKEUP Lip Gloss 1 Teaspoon of fresh or real aloe vera gel (to obtain the real, slice open a aloe vera leaf and scrap the gel from within)1/2 Teaspoon of coconut oil1/8 Teaspoon of vitamin E oilEssential oils (optional) Examples: Vanilla, rosemary, rose, peppermint, and lime Mix all three ingredients together until its smooth and store it in a clean container. Image courtesy of emmyfnwl fickr
5 Natural Ways to Remove Blackheads You know how, if your pants fall down just a little tiny bit when you’re leaning over and a millimeter of your crack shows? A MILLIMETER? Everyone can see that. Everyone sees it. Even the men in the space station. Blackheads are not like that. Still, they’re annoying. Let’s make that happen. Blackheads are just pimples that don’t have skin over them. All you have to do is clean out your pores, and the blackheads are gone. If you’re prone to blackheads, I have some good and bad news for you. The good news is, people with oily skin and large pores don’t wrinkle as quickly (because our skin is VERY good at replenishing the oils). 1. There are so many things you can use to exfoliate and remove blackheads with. Right now. My favorite is: Especially for oily skin and getting rid of blackheads. You could also use: Baking soda and water, lemon juice and sugar, or salt and sour cream. How you do it: Simply combine your “scrubby” ingredient with your liquid/wet ingredient until you have a thin paste.
CIRCLE.SQUARE. To say that it’s “been a while” since my last update, would be quite the understatement… As I look back in recollection of my life here in New York, I smile, I cry, I laugh, and I remember… I remember all the shenanigans I’ve endured while living in this crazy ass town for almost two years. In addition to that.. I realized that a lot has been left out/ never seen, and because CIRLCE.SQUARE. is in dire need of a fresh start, why not begin a new side project? One of which will bring those up to speed. Welcome to Look Back, a mini photo series of long but never lost memories. Look Back | Episode 1: Fashion’s Night Out, September 2012 | New York, NY. Leather Shorts & Vest | VintageWhite Blouse | Helmut LangWedges | MatikoBag | Marc By Marc JacobsBeanie | Unknown Thursday May 23rd //
DIY Beauty: Makeup Removers If you use any type of makeup, you must wash it all off before you go to bed at night. Sleeping in your makeup can clog pores (causing breakouts) and sleeping in mascara may even cause lashes to become brittle and fall out! Recently, I have been a bit lazy and my forehead has become a sad battlefield of acne. We're all guilty of this every once in a while, but with the invention of disposable makeup wipes, there's really no excuse. And if you're feeling crafty, a great alternative to store-bought cleansers are natural homemade formulas. With a few ingredients, you can create your very own cleanser that doesn't contain any preservatives or chemicals. HOW TO Extra Virgin Olive Oil Makeup Remover Extra virgin olive oil or almond oil Add a few drops of extra virgin olive oil on a cotton pad and wipe your face in a circular motion. HOW TO Milk & Almond Oil Face Makeup Remover 1 Tbsp. of whole milk2 - 3 Drops of sweet almond oil How to Yogurt Face Makeup Remover Plain unflavored yogurt
Homemade Herbal Gifts for Mom | Frugal Granola Post by Contributing Writer, Stacy Mother’s day is the perfect time of year for making (and giving) homemade herbal gifts. Today I’d like to share two simple recipes that are sure to pamper the mother in your life. Coconut Oil Hand Cream (Inspired by the Coconut Oil Hand Cream recipe in How to Make Your Own Organic Cosmetics by Gill Farrer-Halls) Great for extra dry skin. Supplies needed: 5 Tablespoons Coconut Oil 1 1/2 tablespoon almond oil 15 drops lemon essential oil 15 drops lavender essential oil 1 – 2 tablespoons grated beeswax (less for softer cream, more for firmer cream) Method: Fill the bottom of a double boiler with water and bring to the boil. Pour into container and allow to cool completely before closing. Makes approximately 3 1/2 ounces. Notes: I have successfully made this recipe without a double boiler and just used a heavy saucepan. When grating beeswax, be sure to use a grater you no longer need for cheese! Easy Lavender Soap Balls (adapted from Herbal Treasures by Phyllis V.
Camille tries to blog DIY Body Oils During the winter months, your skin can become extra dry, flaky, or ashy from hot showers, skin-chapping winds, and moisture-sucking indoor heaters. The use of body oils can soften your skin and keep it supple. Body oils should be massaged well into the skin. It's best to apply them right after a shower so that the oil can seep into the upper layers of the epidermis and hydrate the skin. When skin is a little damp, it's like a sponge, soaking up all the oil's goodness. Coconut Body Oil Clean airtight storage container1/8 cup jojoba oil1/8 cup coconut oil1/8 cup grape seed oilFour to five drops of essential oil (optional) Blend all of the oils together in an airtight storage container and store in a dark, dry area. Rose Body Oil Clean airtight storage container1 cup rose petals1 cup sweet almond or olive oil Place the roses in your container and press the petals down into the container so they release their natural oil. Lavender Body Oil
Homemade Sugar Scrub | Rosemary Mint Sugar Scrub Recipe Rosemary Mint Sugar Scrub beauty, DIY, handmade gifts | 54 comments Not only is it incredibly easy and fast whip up a batch of homemade sugar scrub for yourself, jars of homemade sugar scrubs make great inexpensive gifts for any occasion. This homemade sugar scrub recipe is something you’ll want to take note of for the upcoming holiday season, but don’t forget to pamper yourself once in a while too! Homemade Sugar Scrub Supplies To make a batch of homemade sugar scrub for gifting purposes you’ll need just a few things. SugarKosher or Epsom SaltCarrier OilPure Essential OilsPretty JarsRibbon and/or tags I like a combination of sugar and salt in my scrubs, but you can use all salt or all sugar if you desire. What is a Carrier Oil? A carrier oil is a base oil that is added to homemade sugar scrub recipes. Pure Essential Oils need to be diluted with a carrier oil because they are too strong to use full strength to moisten the sugar/salt scrub portion of the mixture alone. More Homemade Gift Ideas:
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