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The Most Luxurious DIY Body Oil to Make 2021

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DIY and luxurious. Yes, you read it right. In fact, I’ve formulated this specific body oil to prove you that your natural and organic skincare products can very well be both homemade and luxurious. Let’s see here: you’ve gone natural. You’ve gone organic. Maybe also vegan and cruelty free. Why not step it all up …

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Beautiful DIY Neroli Rose Moringa and Squalane Face Oil

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If you’re all about simplicity and everything natural, I’m sure you wouldn’t go anywhere without your face oil! And if you’re a fan of face oils, you must have tried and loved yourself some squalane. And also moringa oil. Have you experienced the fragrance of blended neroli and rose geranium essential oils, though? If you …

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Easy 3-Ingredients Botanical Facial Steam to Zen Your Mind

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If you’re anything like me, it would take a whole of effort to drag you out of work. To relax. To take a break and clear your mind of everything that has made you feel stuck. Even if it would take only 5, 10 or 30 minutes – out of that many hours you’ve got …

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Uplifting DIY Orange Chocolate Easter Bunny Body Butter

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Spring is here, and Easter is just around the corner! Whether you celebrate it or not, you would probably (automatically) form those mental images of Easter eggs and those super cute Easter bunnies. And people in some parts of this world would associate the day with LOTS of oranges, borderline-excessive chocolate eating and, of course, …

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Valentine’s DIY Massage Bar: Cocoa Rose for Couples at Home

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Still wondering about how to best spend your Valentine’s day with your loved one? Browse no more, because you’re on the right track (or should I say page?) now.This beautifully cute Valentine’s DIY massage bar(s) would be the answer you’ve been looking for. Maybe you’re now planning to go under the radar and prepare these …

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Epic DIY Rose Mask for Your Solo Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s day is near. You’re an incredibly strong single lady. And that’s how we know that you’re more than AOK. Well, maybe most of the time. There are understandably times when you feel down. Especially on a Valentine’s day, when you can’t unsee those “lovebirds” roaming around your surroundings. In all honesty: what a trigger. …

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5 Best Natural Winter Skincare Ingredients for Your Skin

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Got that itchy, chapped skin that could even bleed from all that dryness?From dry air to the strong wind; winter could be harsh not only on our physical and mental well-being, but also – and particularly – on our skin.Being two of the most winter-exposed areas of the body, we’d consequently need to pay extra …

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Struggling with Maskne? Know the Causes and How to Prevent And Treat It

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Great. I’ve been working on improving and taking care of my skin for years, and almost suddenly – after only a couple of hours of wearing a mask (or two) – I developed the so-called “maskne” on unusual spots. Those serene spots that hadn’t been invaded by any acne or acnegenic conditions for years. And …

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Easy 2-ingredients Cleansing Oil for Your Sensitive Skin

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Yes, you read those words just right: Cleansing oil and the whole concept of oil cleansing might sound a little bit counter-intuitive for some of us. Especially, for us sensitive skin owners. In fact, it took me some reading, learning and self-experimentation to get comfortable (and eventually fall in love) with oil cleansing. Have been …

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9 Skin Benefits of Jojoba Oil – The Sperm Whale Saver You Will Love

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Okay. Don’t let that legendary Moby Dick scenario dancing around in your head just yet. Let’s firstly get to know with this fascinating jojoba oil and the plant itself! INCI, distribution, environment, extraction Jojoba oil is actually… Properties & characteristics The skincare benefits Notes on safety Jojoba and sperm whales International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI) …

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Things You Need to Know about Carrier Oils for Your Next Homemade Natural Skincare

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We’ve of course been very well aware of the use of plant-based carrier oils in skin care preparations, especially nowadays in the age of natural and organic cosmetic and skin care. What most of us haven’t learned thoroughly about, though, is how to properly use this wide selection of plant oils being offered in the …

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