Yup. Just two. Furthermore, this stuff is magic because it really, REALLY works. (Listen, we have two young kids who love dirt and food. But their clothes...(smh)....their clothes LOVE dirt and food and hang onto the grime and leftovers long after play- and meal-time. I'm talking stains, my friends. Stains galore. Along with testing natural skincare recipes, I am experimenting some with DIY cleaning products. I was running low on my store-bought stain remover, and I was not about to buy another one, especially since my becoming a "scientist." So, without further delay, you will need: 1. A dish washing soap (e.g. Dawn, but I used a generic brand) 2. Hydrogen peroxide (available at your nearest drugstore) Then, in...
Did you know baking soda helps relieve itchy mosquito bites? One summer, I had a ton of bites on my calves--the consequences of enjoying a lovely summer night in the park. A friend suggested I make a paste with just a little water and baking soda, and apply it to the itch. It was a messy process, but it worked. Fast forward several years to now, I recently learned about baking soda as an exfoliator. So while you attend to the sting, perhaps set aside a second bowl to exfoliate your skin. Again, just two ingredients are necessary--baking soda and distilled water. I prefer distilled water since it is free of additives, chlorine, and contaminants. (Please note, I do not...
Who knew nutmeg was magical outside of cakes, cookies, and puddings? Have you tried it on your face? Amazing. As I'm determined to get my skin back in tip-top condition (asap), I am a busy scientist between my kitchen and bathroom. I'm testing DIY cleansers, toners, eye creams, and serums. Almost every day, I'm trying a new facial recipe or homemade natural makeup and loving it! I'm also cleaning bathroom sinks and counters a lot more--not loving that. So a nutmeg mask consists of nutmeg and milk. Being that I'm lactose intolerant and a plant-based foodie, I used original unsweetened almond milk. "Why nutmeg?" Anti-inflammatory Natural moisturizer Natural exfoliator Helps to decrease clogged pores Helps to heal acne scars Promotes...
Let's talk skincare, friends. At least 24 bananas per week are consumed in my household, and still, I had never heard about a banana peel mask. (Did you know that the average American eats about 38 bananas over the course of one year? And what do we generally do with the peel? We immediately toss it.) But, if you are looking to not let the peel go to waste and: repair skin damage reduce wrinkles treat acne and acne scarring Then take the peel of a ripened banana (not the entire peel, just a sliver) and gently massage your face with the inside of that peel until this inner part becomes brown-like and rather mushy. I tend to leave this...
We attended the Bradley Beach Farmers' Market recently. The shapes, colors, and scents from one booth had us stop and chat. Melissa, the owner of Sotions Earthborn Essentials, gave me a sample of her handmade soap. Oh. My. Goodness. Her soap not only changed my skin (for the better), but sparked a great interest in natural, or rather do-it-yourself (DIY) skincare. Since that soap, I have researched up until the wee hours the incredible benefits of homemade cleaning and beauty products. My kitchen and bathroom have turned into labs for all my experiments. Needless to say, I am (a tad) obsessed. After three years of grad schooling, my face has been through the wringer. Papers and group projects left me...
