Today we are exploring the world of DIY Turmeric Face and Body Scrubs, inspired by the time-tested beauty traditions of India. Also known as haldi, hardi and manjal, turmeric is valued not only for its culinary and medicinal properties but also for its ability to rejuvenate the skin. The wisdom of these skincare traditions has […]
Lotions and Body Butters
DIY Shea and Cocoa Butter Lotion Bars
Today I am sharing with you my recipe for a homemade Shea and Cocoa Butter Lotion Bar. It is one of my favourite DIY skincare products that leaves skin feeling soft, smooth and well-pampered. It is easy to make and you can customize it to suit your preference. What is a Lotion Bar? A lotion […]
Benefits of Jamaican Black Castor Oil For Hair and Skin
I discovered Jamaican Black Castor Oil in 2010. Back then I wanted to embark on a ‘hair journey‘ as I was having lots of issues with my hair, ranging from itchy flaky scalp to tons of breakage. It wasn’t retaining its length due to split ends and breakage along the shaft of the hair. Needless […]
Handcrafted Cold Cream Recipe
Cold cream was a beauty staple in my childhood home. I fondly remember my grandmother and my aunty using it religiously, slathering it on their faces before bedtime. My granny hardly had wrinkles on her face even well into old age and my aunty is the epitome of youth today in her fifties. As for […]
DIY Soft and Silky Handmade Lotion
If you are a do-it-yourself enthusiast as I am, you will love making your own lotion at home. The process is not complicated at all. There are basically three main steps – weigh, heat and mix. Lotions and creams are essentially oil and water and since oil and water don’t mix, an emulsifying agent is […]
How To Make Your Own Coconut Oil
Coconuts have always held a special place in my childhood memories. Our backyard was home to two flourishing coconut trees, their fronds swaying in the breeze while we lounged in a hammock suspended beneath them. Those weekends were magic. After our morning chores, raking up the leaves in the yard and tidying, Pappy, my grandfather, […]
DIY Body Butter with Jamaican Black Castor Oil
Shea butter and Jamaican Black Castor Oil are two of my favourite natural ingredients for DIY body care products. Both provide a plethora of benefits to skin and hair, which can make them essential components of a beauty routine. Benefits of Shea Butter Shea butter is a natural emollient, that has been extracted from the […]