You need just three ingredients to make a shampoo bar for your oily hair or scalp. First, you need green kaolin, which is a clay mineral that’s extremely effective in combating oiliness. In addition to reducing scalp sebum, this natural ingredient also removes impurities and […]
Do Essential Oils Actually Lighten Skin?
FDA recently warned consumers of harmful side effects from using over-the-counter skin lightening products containing hydroquinone. Hydroquinone limits the production of melanin, which is responsible for hyperpigmentation. Prolonged use of such products lead to a buildup of hydroquinone in the body, causing conditions such as […]
How To Use Rosemary Oil for Hair Growth?
Rosemary oil has been getting a lot of attention as the go-to remedy for hair loss. The attention is not unwarranted. A 2015 trial established the plant as a natural alternative to minoxidil in treating androgenetic alopecia, a common form of hair loss. There are […]
Should You Be Washing Your Hair Every Day?
This is a typical thought that we have, particularly as women. It really depends on personal preferences, which may be influenced by the type of hair, the makeup of the scalp, or the level of oil production in the hair. There are many different hair […]
Peppermint Soap for Christmas!
Christmas is on its way. Everyone is very excited throughout the end of the year to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. Nothing can beat a good celebration, especially when you are with your loved ones. Besides going out, you can also stay at home […]
Danger: What You Should Know About Dogs and Essential Oils
We have previously talked about how negatively essential oils can impact cats. Dogs are another breed of pet whose skin can be adversely affected by essential oils, particularly their sensitive tummies and noses. They can quickly absorb the essential oils into their bloodstream, where ingesting […]
Cat-Unfriendly Essential Oils
Essential oils can be very helpful for people, whether they’re using them to improve sleep, treat skin conditions, or simply freshen the air in their homes. Unfortunately, did you know that our feline friends don’t always respond to what is best for us? Today’s popular […]
How To Use Stephenson Foaming Bath Butter Cosmetic Base
Stephenson recently updated the processing guide of its popular Crystal OPC cosmetic base, more commonly known as Foaming Bath Butter. Crystal OPC is one of two cosmetic bases formulated by Stephenson (the other being Syndopour 200-MB) for making hair, face and body cleansing applications. You […]