Absolute Vs Essential Oil

An absolute is the final product of solvent extraction. It consists of an alcohol-based essential oil extract with about 5 to 10 parts per million (ppm) of solvent residue remaining from the extraction process. An essential oil is an aromatic

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Ingredients for Anti-Aging Facial Serum

Ingredients for Anti-Aging Facial Serum Making Natural Skincare Products Aging skin can be recognized by itspoor elasticity, lack of firmness, complexion looks withered, and sagging due to the breakdown of collagen and elastin in the dermis. Skin aging can be

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Skincare Guide: For All Skin Types

In today cosmetic industry, you are bound to be confronted by hundreds of choices, whether you are out shopping for a cleanser, toner, moisturizer, or any other skin preparations. Finding a skincare routine that works for you can seem like

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Essential Skincare Tips for the Winter

Winter is tough on your skin, whether you are in subzero temperatures or even just experiencing a cold chill. That being said, it is impossible to hibernate until the spring, so at some point, you are going to have to

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Tools and Equipment

To use essential oils effectively, you will need some tools and equipment. Here are some basic items to get you started.  ***Important: Do not use any plastic tools for storing essential oils and mixing blends as essential oils can eat

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Make Your Own Facial Oil

Some swear by oils for healthy and moisturized skin while others claim oil-based products cause breakouts. For me, I love oils and have been using oils as part of my skincare routine. The trick is to find which ones work

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Frankincense Calendula Facial Lotion

Frankincense Calendula Facial Lotion is a fairly lightweight lotion for soothing and regenerating your skin! Frankincense essential oil is a gentle “balancer” for oily skin, and it also helps to restore aging skins, keep wrinkles at bay, and may smooth out some

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Other Carrier Systems For Essential Oils

There are occasions where using vegetable carrier oils may not be ideal. A few other ‘water-based’ carriers can be used due to their beneficial effects on the skin include apple cider vinegar, witch hazel, and hydrosols. The benefits of these

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What Are Parabens? And Are They Bad?

Parabens are a group of chemicals act as preservatives to prevent bacterial growth. They are relatively inexpensive ingredients and are effective in preventing the growth of fungi and bacteria thus dramatically extend the shelf life and efficacy of many cosmetic

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Best Essential Oils for Hair

A healthy head of hair length begins with a healthy scalp, and essential oils are one of the few natural ingredients that can make your hair healthier. Essential oils help to improve the condition of your hair and scalp by

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Lemon Ylang Ylang Anti-Aging Cream

Anti-aging creams is used extensively for its ability to help regenerate skincare. The ingredients for this anti-aging cream are often used to tone and reduce fines due to its anti-aging and healing properties. There is a need to combine butters/oils

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Basic Skills For Making Skincare

Basic Skills for Making Skincare When you start making your own skincare, trying out some DIY recipes or even develop your own product, you will first have to decide what type of product you like to make. Is it a

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Lavender Green Tea Gel Scrub

A gel scrub contains exfoliating particles that are suspended in the gel. When making gel scrub, the gum is the gelling agent that will turn the mixture of hydrosols, distilled water, and botanical extracts/essential oils into a lovely gel. By

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Knowing Your Skin Type: How To Determine

It is important to understand your skin type and tailor your products or skin regime for your optimal skin health. What works amazingly for others may not work for you due to different skin types and concerns. Using cleansers and

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