Tag: organic skincare

  • DIY Body Oil Recipe for Healthy Skin

    DIY Body Oil Recipe for Healthy Skin

    Initially skeptical of body oils, I discovered their benefits, particularly in creating custom, natural blends. My DIY body oil combines sweet almond, jojoba, and hemp seed oils, with rosehip extract and vanilla for scent, promoting healthy skin without toxins.

  • How to Make an Invigorating Fizzy Bath Salt Recipe at Home

    How to Make an Invigorating Fizzy Bath Salt Recipe at Home

    The post explores the benefits and types of bath salts, highlighting Epsom salt’s muscle relief and natural sustainability, while addressing the environmental concerns surrounding Dead Sea and Himalayan pink salts. It provides a simple recipe for fizzy bath salts using safe, natural ingredients, and emphasizes the importance of sustainable sourcing for bath products.

  • Clean Beauty: Know What’s in Your Cosmetic Products

    Clean Beauty: Know What’s in Your Cosmetic Products

    The post discusses the importance of identifying harmful ingredients in cosmetic products, particularly through apps like Think Dirty and Inci Beauty. The author shares a personal experience of discovering toxic ingredients in a seemingly high-quality conditioner. The piece emphasizes the growing clean beauty movement and the need for informed consumer choices.

  • Avoiding Greenwashing in Organic Skincare

    Avoiding Greenwashing in Organic Skincare

    The content highlights the prevalence of greenwashing in cosmetics, where products marketed as organic may contain minimal actual organic ingredients. It emphasizes the importance of certifications, reading labels, and conducting research on brands to ensure authenticity. Consumers should be cautious of misleading terms and stay informed about organic regulations to make better choices.

  • Understanding Natural vs Organic Cosmetics

    Understanding Natural vs Organic Cosmetics

    The cosmetics industry is rife with greenwashing, as terms like ‘natural’ and ‘organic’ are unregulated, allowing misleading labels. Genuine organic products must contain 95% certified ingredients, unlike cosmetics. Organizations like Soil Association aim to establish standards. Consumers must scrutinize labels to avoid deceptive marketing while supporting sustainable practices.

  • Benefits of Sweet Almond Oil in Skincare

    Benefits of Sweet Almond Oil in Skincare

    Why do we swear by it in the soap making as a main ingredient?