Skin Care Articles

Natural Skin Care Articles features a collection of DIY Skin Care & Tutorials, information about natural skin care ingredients  and products made in our shop.   Do you want to know why honey is some awesome to include in your skin care?  Or How to make a bath bomb?   Check it out here.

Gentle Kelp & Oat Face Scrub

There’s nothing like a good ol’ face scrub, but finding a good one sometimes can be hard. It’s challenging, to say the least, to find just the right mix of scrub ingredients. One that is not overly abrasive or one that is so soft you can barely feel the exfoliation. This is where creativity and…

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Matcha Tea Face Mask Recipe

I created this matcha tea face mask after noticing my skin was looking dull and tired one day. I had been reading about all the benefits of matcha tea and wanted to try it.  What I came up with is this super easy DIY Matcha Tea Face Mask Recipe that not only beautifies your skin, but…

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Sweet Orange Lip Balm Recipe

This DIY Lip Balm Recipe with Sweet Orange essential oil will leave your lips soft, hydrated and moist.  If you’ve never made lip balm before, fear not as the process is surprisingly easy,  although it may seem a bit intimidating at first. In its most basic form it is simply 20% beeswax, 40% butters and 40%…

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What’s On Your Label?…. A Closer Look at 1,4 dioxane

What is it? What is 1,4-dioxane? 1,4-dioxane is an unwanted contaminant that’s created when certain chemicals are combined during the manufacturing process. Specifically, it’s created during ethoxylation, a process in which the chemical ethylene oxide, a known carcinogen, is added to reduce the skin irritation or harshness of other chemicals. It is also used as…

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What’s on Your Label? A Closer Look at Phthalates

What is it? Phthalates  (pronounced thā-lates) are a group of chemicals used to soften and increase the flexibility of plastics and make them harder to break. They’re often used as solvents and moisturizing/softening agents in cosmetics and other personal care products.  Phthalates are also used to keep acrylic nail polish durable and flexible. Three phthalates found…

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Raw Cocoa and Mint Foot Scrub

Are your feet feeling tired, sore or neglected?  Give yourself a spa day and try this super simple easy to make raw cocoa and mint foot scrub recipe that uses only 4 ingredients. It will exfoliate and moisturize your feet  – leaving them ultra soft and incredibly refreshed. Benefits of Exfoliation: Our feet, just like the rest of our…

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