For thousands of years, Indian brides have traditionally used a special concoction from head to toe on the eve of their wedding to get skin glowing for their big day.
The sheer vibrancy of this liquid gold is almost enough to make a believer of anyone doubting the powers of this DIY face mask.
The recipe starts with ultra-moisturizing shea butter as a base, and includes allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon, which not only give this beauty bar its signature scent, but also add antimicrobial properties and help draw out impurities. Vanilla essential oil complements all the spice with a hint of sweetness, and rosebuds act as a mild exfoliant that look and feel luxurious.
Chia seeds are chameleons in the kitchen. Because they’re flavorless, they’re added just as easily into sweet green smoothies as they are to rice pilaf. Even the texture of chia changes depending on how you use them. Straight out of the package they’re crunchy like poppy seeds, but after exposure to liquid for just a few minutes they gel up and take on a tapioca-like consistency.
If you are looking for the perfect milk substitute that is still rich in healthy fat and protein, then we have just the solution for you! This DIY walnut milk.
Candles can be oh-so-romantic and smell good too, but fans of their mood-enhancing and aroma therapeutic properties are often all too oblivious to the dark side of tea lights. Every time a tea light is lit, it’s a mini crude oil combustion in the home.
Back by popular demand another DIY body butter. This time around we create a new flavor that will leave your skin smooth as silk… Cacao Whipped Body Butter! If you prefer vanilla over chocolate, as I know some people do, check out our DIY Vanilla Body Butter blog.
