Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

{Guest Post} DIY Detoxifying Clay Masque

by Scarlett of Wonder Curl
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Sundays are my spa day and giving myself facials is always on the top of my list of pampering. After much research into ingredients as well as banging around my pantry to see what I have, I created this recipe that I think will do the trick.
The main ingredient in this DIY face mask is Bentonite clay. Bentonite has many benefits and when mixed with water and applied to the skin’s surface, its molecules become charged and draw out toxins from beneath the skin. It’s perfect for acne prone skin. It includes Lavender which is known to be anti-inflammatory and stimulates circulation. Almond meal is used to exfoliate and a few capsules of activated charcoal has purifying properties.
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You will need:
2-3 tbsp Bentonite Clay
1 tbsp Ground Dried Lavender
1 tbsp Almond Meal
3-4 capsules of Activated Charcoal

You’ll want to use a plastic or wooden spoon when handling the ingredients as the clay and charcoal have electrical attraction. When you’re ready to use, just scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and mix with water to make a paste. If you’re looking to be extra special, use rose water which has tons of benefits.
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Add ribbon, a tag and even a pendant and it makes a great gift!
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Monday, September 2, 2013

DIY Hair Talk and Other Banter

Hi loves! How is your Labor day weekend so far?  Mine has been pretty laid back but, I stayed out WAY too late last night.  I had a chance to catch up with old friends and was reminded this morning that those days of getting in at 6 a.m. are long gone for me! I felt like I hit a brick wall but, it was fun to get out for a bit and shake a tailfeather.

Hair News
This weekend, I put a dark brown color rinse in my hair.  I have been wanting to darken it a bit for a few weeks now, especially since the hair color I got done back in December has grown out so much and honestly I'm just tired of the way the color looks now.  Also, Fall always makes me consider another hair change.  I like the new, darker color but I still feel like I need some pops of color somewhere in there.  I'm thinking subtle ombre or a few red-brown highlights in the front.

What do you think?




I have been looking into new products I can use in my hair that will provide good hold and definition along with moisture.  I love my  Ecostyler gel and Shea Moisture products but, I'm itching to try something new.  I've been hearing nothing but good things about flaxseed gel lately and I'm thinking about getting a little more domesticated by making some.

The beautiful Tia, of It's A BeeUtiful Life on Youtube, did a super easy tutorial on making flaxseed gel that I will probably follow when I make up my mind to actually make some.  Check it out!





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