If you've been eyeing rosehip oil for brighter, smoother skin, here's the good news: it lives up to the reputation, as long as you buy the right kind and use it correctly. Rosehip oil is a lightweight, non-comedogenic oil pressed from the fruit and seeds of wild...
If you have sensitive skin, finding a soap that doesn't leave your face feeling tight, stripped, or reactive can feel like a real challenge since a lot of commercial soaps tend to be quite harsh. While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, there are some simple...
The backs of my hands were a mess. Not just dry; we're talking tight, itchy, cracked, and painful. This happened during my first couple of winter in the dry Colorado Springs environment. For a couple of winters in a row, I did what most of us do: I reached for the...
If you’ve ever used bentonite clay (such as the popular Aztec brand) then you know how easy it is to end up with a chunky and lumpy mess. Far different from the smooth masks that are advertised! So then, how do you make a bentonite clay mask smooth? In general, there...
Even though we have the terms “carrot oil” and “carrot seed oil,” they actually refer to three types of oils. Each oil has a different nutritional profile and therefore, offers different skin care benefits. So, to help you decide which one is right for you, this...
For many of us, the scent of a product is an integral part of how much we enjoy the product. And if you make your own beauty products, then using an odorless carrier oil will definitely simplify the process (you won't have to dump in excess fragrance to mask an...
There's a whole lot more to sea buckthorn and rosehip oil than their reddish color (or the fact that they both come from fruits). In this article we're going to compare these two oils so that you can understand: their benefits for your skin. how to add them to your...
If you plan on including rosehip into your skincare routine, then it’s important to know the difference between rosehip oil and rosehip seed oil. The truth is that even though these terms are often used interchangeably, they’re not the same thing. Rosehip oil and...
As a fan of natural/non-toxic skin care, I had been eyeing the 100% Pure brand for a while. Then about 9 months ago I finally decided to give their products a try. Some of them were great and others, not so much. In this review, I'm giving my honest opinion of the...
As someone who adores face oils - and particularly, rosehip oil - I'm excited to share this Pai rosehip oil review with you! In the past I had tried a couple of other rosehip oils and had eventually found one that I was really happy with. I didn't feel the need to...
