What Are Essential Oils? Derived naturally from plant sources all over the globe, essential oils are most often characterised by their strong and pleasant odours. Each oil represents the plant from which it was extracted. Basil oil, for example, gives off a very telling aroma – cool, herbal, and spicy. Only certain parts of the […]
DIY HOMEMADE FACE MASKS FOR HEALTHIER SKIN No matter how diligent you are with your skincare routine, those pesky large pores always appear, often leading to unwanted blemishes. I decided to challenge myself by testing out some of the best homemade face masks, using ingredients that are easy to find in any kitchen. The beauty […]
This post talks about charcoal and the many skin benefits that charcoal soap has. There’s something to be said for the popularity of activated charcoal on the skin. Activated charcoal doesn’t sound like something you’d like to put on your body, but there’s a reason people are using it. That reason might be explained below???? […]
Activated charcoal is an excellent choice for cosmetic use. As a perfect antioxidant, it adsorbs oils as well as pollutants and other superficial toxins from the skin’s surface – out of clogged pores. How it that possible? Because it can attract other substances to its surface and hold them there. This is called “adsorption” (not […]