Sugar Scrub
I prefer using sugar or almond scrubs on my face rather than salt scrubs. Salt scrubs tend to be more drying and harsher on my skin. But remember, whatever you choose to make your scrub, make sure...
View ArticleAvocado Mask
Masks are easy to make. You can use fruit, vegetables, eggs, yogurt, mayo… the list goes on and on. I love mixing natural clay masks with oils and flower waters to amp up the clay. Clays or “mud...
View Article5 Step Skin Care Routine: Step 3 – Toners
Many people skip toning altogether, they don’t really think it’s a necessary part of cleansing. But toners are designed to remove the last traces of dirt, cleanser residue, and surface skin cells from...
View ArticleGreen Tea Toner
When it comes to making home-made toner, I keep it very simple. Just a few ingredients is all you need for a really good toner. I don’t usually like alcohol in my toners because it dries out my skin...
View Article5 Step Skin Care Routine: Step 4 – Moisturizer
I find it surprising how many people don’t use a daily moisturizer. I’ve heard a lot of excuses, but the most common is “I have oily skin”. Moisturizing is so important, not only because it...
View Article5 Step Skin Care Routine: Step Five – Sun Protection
Sun protection should go hand in hand with moisturizing. Most mosturizers already have some level of sun protection. However, relying on these moisturizers on days when our sun exposure will be high...
View ArticleMy Rizos
As with most latina women, growing up with curly hair was especially frustrating. Getting your hair done meant enduring hours of heat procedures until your hair was bone straight. I’ve always worn my...
View ArticleLavender Curl Leave-In
Whether I wear my hair curly or straight, I always have some kind of leave-in treatment in it. Lavender is great for the hair. Not only does it strengthen the hair and promotes growth, it also promotes...
View ArticleGot Milk?
As the weather starts to cool, my skin starts to lose moisture and tighten up. The cool, dry air can be very harsh to our skin. Cleansing, exfoliation, toning, and moisturizing become extremely...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Epsom Salt
The benefits of Epsom Salt have been know for hundreds of years. But, did you know that Epsom Salt is not really salt at all. It is a naturally occurring magnesium and sulfate compound, and it is...
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