Azelaic acid and Vitamin C are two potent A-list skincare ingredients used to improve the skin in various ways. Both are recommended by dermatologists for their effectiveness in improving the skin’s texture. In this post, we talk about how these two acids can be used in a skincare routine and whether or not they can be used together. Disclaimer: …
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African black soap and Castile soap have been used as natural cleansing remedies in various parts of the world for centuries. These two vegetable-based soaps are made with natural ingredients and are known to have gentle cleansing and conditioning properties. This makes them good for hair and skin care. Read on to learn more about …
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The Dove Beauty Cream bar has been touted over the years for having outstanding cleansing, nourishing, and hydrating properties thanks to its revolutionary ¼ moisturizing cream technology. This cleanser has been the best selling product of the brand for over 60 years today but is it truly the miracle beauty bar it seems to be? …
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Green tea has powerful health and nutritional benefits ranging from boosting brain function to helping fight cancer and aiding weight loss. It’s also known to have lots of benefits for the skin. Green tea is rich in polyphenols, amino acids, catechins, minerals, and vitamins that all contribute to maintaining healthy skin cells and radiant skin. …
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A long time ago, before I got into green beauty I tried Veet Hair Removal Cream. At that time I didn’t think about its safety or side effects too much. I just wanted to give it a try. Luckily, this didn’t stay my main hair removal method as it wasn’t the cheapest and it took …
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I am still quite new to making my own beauty products at home and to be honest, this is not something that I would regularly do instead of buying these products online or from the high street. But it’s good to know that you can actually make some really simple DIY beauty recipes yourself without …
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Amla oil is one of the best natural oils used to treat hair loss and premature grey hair. The amla fruit or Indian gooseberry is rich in phenolic compounds giving gooseberry oil potent antioxidant properties that help strengthen the hair. Found in products such as the Dabur amla hair oil, this oil is believed to nourish …
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Over the years, rosehip oil has been thought to help pregnancy-related skin conditions due to its healing and regenerating properties but is it truly safe for pregnancy? When picking skin treatments during pregnancy, you need to be very careful as you do not want to apply anything to your skin that will hurt the baby. …
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Aloe vera is one of the most popular plants used as a topical treatment for various skin injuries. The transparent and slimy gel obtained from its leaves is known to have moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties are the reason why the aloe vera plant has been used for years as a home remedy for …
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Moringa oil is one of the most multifunctional natural oils known. This well-rounded plant oil seems to provide all skin-enhancing benefits you can think of, from inflammation, antioxidation, anti-ageing, cleansing, hydration, antibacterial to skin healing. It seems to do it all so it comes with no surprise that now is becoming more and more popular. …
