Tag: essential oils

An instant relief: best essential oils for insect bites (+10 DIY bug bite recipes)

August 8, 2018
by Katja Orel
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Honestly, summer may be coming to an end, but violent mosquitoes and harmful ticks are not. Also, wasps seem to love my lemonade and I’ve suffered through more than just one of the nasty insect bites this summer.

That’s why I decided to share a list of best essential oils for insect bites with you! I’ve gathered my personal favorites and I use all of them regularly (apart from the last one). Do they work? Yes, I’m very pleased with the results. What’s more, have a look at 10 easy DIY bug bite recipes that’ll provide you with an instant relief and heal the nasty and itchy bites!

Let’s have a look at the best essential oils for insect bites and how to instantly relieve bug bites!

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All Natural Homemade Deodorant with Bentonite Clay (it works!)

August 2, 2018
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Looking for a perfect homemade deodorant that wouldn’t irritate your armpits? Are you annoyed by all the baking soda recipes you seem to stumble upon everywhere?

Well, I’ve got some great news for you! today, we’re making homemade deodorant with bentonite clay and it actually really works!

Natural, no baking soda, no arrowroot powder, and no nasty ingredients.

Ready? Let’s make a fragrant and smooth bentonite clay deodorant!

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Which oil is best for dark circles? Find out with this ultimate guide!

June 15, 2018
by Katja Orel
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Troubled by dark circles? Do you look like a panda but not in a cute way?

A common phenomenon, they may be. The Royalty has them. Your boss has them. And now you do too. The fact is that dark circles are an annoyance. They’re like a bad memory, sticking around all the time!

That’s why I am going to help you eliminate your problem with this thorough guide on which oil is best for dark circles.

Click to see more tips on to eliminate dark circles naturally and how to use the best oils for dark circles regularly!

Let’s get to it!

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7 best essential oils for sunburn: cure your skin naturally

June 1, 2018
by Katja Orel
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Think summer! What’s the first thing to pop into your head? Warm nights? Refreshing cocktails? Well, what about potential skin damage? I know, I just killed the romance (sorry for that!).

During the summer our skin needs extra attention. We all know that sunburn is both bad for the skin and also very discomforting.

Still, no matter how careful we are, sometimes sunburn happens. And to soothe the irritated skin, we’ll talk about best essential oils for sunburn!

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A simple DIY: affordable women’s day gifts for homemade skincare

March 7, 2018
by Katja Orel
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women's day gifts, natural and organic ingredients, DIY cosmetics

Hello, ladies (and gents, if you’re on the lookout for prezzies)!

The international women’s day is almost here so I thought I’d share some of my favorite recipes and ideas for the woman’s day gifts. I’m a sucker for homemade gifts and I love both giving and receiving them. That’s why I’ve prepared a list of natural and organic ingredients, tools, and my personal DIY recipes to get you started.

Women’s day gifts for homemade skincare, here I come!

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A simple DIY: a rich natural facial serum for mixed skin

February 28, 2018
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Wild morning pretties! I’ve been having some problems with dry skin on my face lately (harsh wind and extreme cold did not help!). That’s why I decided to give it a go and make my own personal vial of homemade natural skin serum for my pretty and pale face. This homemade facial serum for mixed skin is fragrant, calming, lovely, made with only natural and organic ingredients and is, one of my favorite vegan DIY cosmetics I’ve done in a while. Read More

A simple guide: cedarwood and coconut oil hair mask for itchy scalp

February 14, 2018
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A simple guide cedarwood and coconut oil hair mask for itchy scalp

Wild morning to you, pretties! I had to make my own coconut oil hair mask for itchy scalp the other day because the weather combined with my hair dryer leaves my scalp in a terrible state. Trying this mask, however, made me very happy; the anti-inflammatory properties of these lovely ingredients combined with two essential oils really had a positive effect and the itch is no more. Well, down to a minimum, at least.

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A simple DIY: vegan homemade makeup remover wipes (no coconut oil)

January 31, 2018
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A simple DIY vegan homemade makeup remover wipes (no coconut oil)

There is one thing that I’ve never really managed to make, but it’s been a necessity in my bathroom forever. No, I’m not talking about a toothbrush, I’m talking about simple good old natural vegan makeup remover wipes. This combo is my all-time favorite and since I’ve been a bit lazy lately, it’s high time for vegan DIY cosmetics project: homemade aloe vera makeup remover wipes.

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A simple DIY: homemade bentonite clay face mask for acne

January 17, 2018
by Katja Orel
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bentonite clay mask for acne

Wild morning, pretties! I haven’t published any DIY skincare recipes with natural ingredients for quite a while. That’s why I present to you this post, which is all about making bentonite face mask recipe for acne. This homemade clay mask contains only natural and organic ingredients, super beneficial for the skin.

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A simple DIY: my first vegan homemade lip balm

December 15, 2017
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A simple DIY my first vegan homemade lip balm

Wild morning, pretties! Today’s focus is on vegan and natural DIY cosmetics. Why? Well, I got a package with goodies and I wanted to share some of my projects with you. That’s why we’re making a homemade lip balm, without any beeswax or anything funky. Ready? Let’s get to it!

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