Steams are a great way to pamper your skin and help deep-clean your pores. Depending on the herbs you choose, you can treat almost any skin complaint! Steaming with good quality (make sure they're organic!) herbs is incredibly beneficial for you skin, however, you should avoid steams if you have weeping acne, sun or windburned … Continue reading Steams for All Skin Types
Category: Face
Brightening Pumpkin Enzyme Mask for All Skin Types
To celebrate the approach of Halloween, here’s a pumpkin mask, perfect for rejuvenating skin in cold weather! Pumpkin is full of vitamins and minerals, and is great for cell renewal, circulation, and preventing wrinkles. Honey is healing, moisturizing, and anti-bacterial. For all skin types feeling dull, except especially sensitive. 1 T canned pumpkin (make sure … Continue reading Brightening Pumpkin Enzyme Mask for All Skin Types
Rosehip Oil Antioxidant Anti-Aging Serum
This serum is chock-full of anti-aging oils and herbs and is suitable for normal, combination, dry, sensitive, and mature skin. Although the oil infusion process is lengthy, it makes the serum so much more beneficial! Rosehip seed oil is high in vitamins C and A and essential fatty acids, making it great for anti-aging. Jojoba … Continue reading Rosehip Oil Antioxidant Anti-Aging Serum
Essential Oil Spot Treatment for Acne
Sure, over-the-counter and prescription treatments are available for acne, but they're oftentimes too strong for sensitive skin, causing peeling and redness, not to mention they're filled with chemicals I definitely don't want in my body!! This antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory essential oil blend is plenty strong to knock out most acne and keep new pimples … Continue reading Essential Oil Spot Treatment for Acne
Activated Charcoal Mask for Oily and Combination Skin
This mask is good for oily and acneic skin, or as a spot mask for those with combination skin or when you have a particularly pesky pimple. The clay and charcoal literally draw out impurities from the skin, and the baking soda and turmeric are excellent for blackheads. This mask smooths and clears the skin, … Continue reading Activated Charcoal Mask for Oily and Combination Skin
Lemon Mint Cleanser for Normal, Combination, Oily, or Acneic Skin
This cleanser will thoroughly clean skin without stripping it. The essential oil blend helps treat and prevent breakouts. Leaves skin feeling refreshed and not overly dry. 1/4 cup liquid castile soap (I like lavender Dr. Bronner's) 1/8 cup distilled or spring water 1 T aloe vera gel 1 T witch hazel 1 tsp. vegetable glycerine … Continue reading Lemon Mint Cleanser for Normal, Combination, Oily, or Acneic Skin
Oil Cleanser For All Skin Types
Oil cleansing has gotten super popular lately, and for good reason! It works for all skin types; removes makeup (even eye makeup), excess oil, and dirt from the day; and is able to cleanse deeply without stripping the skin or over-drying. For Oily/Combination Skin: 2 T castor oil 2 T grapeseed oil 2 T pumpkin … Continue reading Oil Cleanser For All Skin Types
Toner for Normal, Dry, or Sensitive Skin
Hydrating, balancing, and soothing. Helps reduce pores and redness. 1/2 cup rose water 1/4 cup witch hazel 1 T aloe vera gel 1/4 tsp neem 4 drops lavender essential oil 4 drops frankincense essential oil 4 drops geranium essential oil 4 drops rose essential oil (you can also use a rose-jojoba blend like this) 1/4 … Continue reading Toner for Normal, Dry, or Sensitive Skin
Toner for Oily, Combination, or Acneic Skin
This toner has done wonders for my skin. It helps with enlarged pores, oiliness, acne, and general skin imbalance. Not for super sensitive skin. Don’t worry, your skin won’t be left smelling like vinegar! 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup witch hazel 1/4 cup rose water 1 T aloe vera gel 1/4 tsp neem … Continue reading Toner for Oily, Combination, or Acneic Skin