Skin

Simple DIY beauty recipes for body scrub, cheek and lip stain, and face powder that are sensitive and sustaianble.

Special thanks to Numi Organic Tea for sponsoring this post. All opinions (and results) are my own. How to Dye Hair with Henna and Tea The last time I dyed my hair with henna, I was intrigued by the instruction booklet’s suggestion to use hot tea instead of water to alter the final color: black …

Why I Dye My Hair With Henna I decided to ditch traditional chemical hair dyes in 2016, when I realized that some of the more than 5,000 possible ingredients found in the ubiquitous drugstore product are carcinogenic. Used in commercial settings like hair salons, they can also pose a health risk to bystanders. Knowing this …

This post was written by Hanna Baror-Padilla and originally appeared on the Sotela Blog.   Sotela is a forthcoming ethical clothing brand that supports and encourages women through all seasons of their lives by providing well-designed, versatile clothing in a range of sizes. Click through to discover more simple beauty and home recipes.  ———   In Hanna’s …

Ethical Beauty & Wellness Products *this post contains affiliate links. Today I want to talk about my favorite wellness products, the little things that help me take care of both my body and my spirit. I didn’t always value ritual, but I’m increasingly grateful for the time I get to spend sipping hot tea or …

I have extremely sensitive, combination skin with a tendency to get acne around my chin. I had this idea that by the time I hit 26, my skin would finally be perfect, but sadly that dream has not yet become a reality. I’d switched back to a benzoyl peroxide wash over the summer, but built …