Category : DIY Skincare – Make Your Own

I’m having a Saturday night in. Sad, I know but I’m determined to enjoy my night regardless. Whilst many of you are out painting the town red, I’m elbow deep in peanut butter whilst wearing a t-shirt that reads  “and so the lion fell in love with the lamb”. Twilight nerding...

It’s been a while since I posted a DIY skincare piece so I thought it was high time to share the recipe for a mask I have been making lately. This mask is full of AHA’s (alpha hydroxy acids) which naturally exfoliate the skin leaving you skin supple and smooth. What you need: 2 sliced...

This is an old favourite of mine. My friend and I used to make this when we were 14 before the kiddie disco on a Friday evening, ah the memories (at that time I took my fashion inspiration from the Spicegirls, Baby Spice to be exact). This recipe is best suited for normal to oily skin which makes...

I previously did a post outlining how to make a wrinkle preventative using ingredients suited to those in their twenties. Today I’m moving up a decade. This anti-wrinkle oil has ingredients prove to protect, sooth and nourish the skin whilst keeping the aul’ wrinkles away. Dilute the...

My skin has recently been reeping the rewards of Jojaba oil. I add a little to my soaps and my night serum. Since it’s so widely accessible I thought I’d share a little about its benefits and uses. I’m all on for affordable ways to improve  my skin. What is Jojoba? Jojoba is a...

I pay a lot of attention to nail care but I often forget the importance of looking after the nail bed. Using particular essential oils on on the nail bed stimulates growth and encourages strong nails. Here is a synergistic blend of oils I have been using  to strengthen my nails. I have already noticed...

Cellular regeneration is said to be the key to youthful skin. Essential oils are used for this reason in thousands of high end skin care products. Why not make up yourself. It will be far more concentrated and completely natural, I’m all for keeping lab made preservatives out of my pores. This...

There is nothing worse than a breakout on the delicate skin on your chest or your back. I know this a common problem but that we ladies tend not to bring it up. I hate the idea of applying a shower gel designed for breakouts. They can dry the rest of your skin. It also means that you are using plenty...

I get a lot of mail from teenagers who suffer from the dreaded hormonal breakouts. Well I’m no teenager ladies and I’m sitting here right now with five giant spots on my chin. No fair! When I was a teenager I had great skin, then when I hit 22 all hell broke loose. Maybe it’s punishment...

As you know, I’m a fan of baths. I like experimenting with different oils and ingredients that suit my sensitive skin and enhance mood. I have been having one of these baths as a treat since Christmas. The oil blend used a very uplifting and put me in a good mood. The milk is great for sensitive...

This recipe is a two for the price of one deal. It’s a mask and a scrub.  super easy to make and it’s for most skin types. (People with skin conditions probably need to use products designed for their skin condition. Post on it’s way!) This mask/ scrub is soft and hydrating. All...

This is a really nourishing mask for combination, oily or normal skin. I always keep an aloe plant in the house for burns. As you probably already know, I’m extremely accident prone. If you have a plant just split one of the leaves and scrape out some juice. Otherwise you can pick up a bottle...

My latest obsession with natural skincare is leading me down strange paths. Lately I have been enjoying the benefits of Bicarbonate of Soda. I have been experimenting with foods and other natural things in my kitchen making my own skincare products. I came across the tub of Bicarbonate of Soda in...

This recipe makes a rich moisturising scrub. I think it’s particularly good for dry or sensitive skin. Instead of using salts or sugar, the almonds in this scrub exfoliate the skin gently. The cucumber soothes any inflammation. All you need is 110g Ripe Avocado 40g Ground Almond 110g...

Ah the dreaded under eye bags. There isn’t a one stop way to get rid of them, unless they’re from diet, tiredness or dehydration. But there are ways to help improve their appearance. I think it’s worth bearing in mind that your eye bags look much worse to you than to anyone else!...