Parabens- What are they and are they really the enemy in the ingredients in many of our personal products?

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While going to the grocery store and checking the labels for nutritional facts and ingredients seems the norm, have you ever stopped to think about the ingredients in the beauty products that you use on a daily basis? I have to admit that it never occurred to me until my head began to itch and […]

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Sometimes the best beauty solutions are not those you purchase at a cosmetic counter, but ingredients you already have in your own refrigerator, cabinet, or cupboard. Not only are these ingredients often as effective as those with a higher price tag, they also don’t contain the potentially harmful chemicals so commonly found in commercial cosmetics. […]

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] Beauty Recipes The Journey to Natural Beauty The Wonders of Honey HAIR Honey & Molasses Hair Smoothie Smoothie for Curly Hair Molasses Hair Mask Hibiscus Hair Rinse Smoothie Hair Rinse Face & Skin Apricot Facial Cream for Normal Skin Shine brighter Facial Cleanser Oh Man! Facial Cream Oh Man! Aftershave Splash Avocado Facial […]

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[mks_one_quarter][sc:JBBookMenu ][/mks_one_quarter] Half a grapefruit 1 Tbsp sugar 1 Tsb jojoba oil Instructions: Combine the sugar and oil. Squeeze a bit of the grapefruit juice into the sugar and oil mixture. Scoop the mixture into the center of grapefruit. On wet skin use the filled grapefruit as a loofah and scrub hardened skin areas first. […]

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[mks_col] [mks_one_quarter][sc:JBBookMenu ][/mks_one_quarter] [mks_one_half] 1 1/2 fl oz Apricot kernel oil 1 fl oz Jojoba oil 1/2 oz beeswax 2 Tbsp mineral water 2 drops lemon essential oil* 1 drop geranium essential oil Instructions: In a stainless-steel pan, melt the oils (Apricot and Jojoba) and beeswax. Slightly heat the mineral water and beat it slowly […]

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[mks_col] [mks_one_quarter][sc:JBBookMenu ][/mks_one_quarter] [mks_one_half] 1 1/2 fl oz Grapeseed oil 1 fl oz Jojoba oil 1/2 oz beeswax 2 Tbsp mineral water 2 drops ylang-ylang essential oil 1 drop calendula essential oil Instructions: In a stainless-steel pan, melt the oils (Grape seed and Jojoba) and beeswax. Slightly heat the mineral water and beat it slowly […]

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[mks_col] [mks_one_quarter][sc:JBBookMenu ][/mks_one_quarter] [mks_one_half] ½ oz cocoa butter 2tbsp sweet almond oil 2oz coconut oil ½ oz beeswax 2oz mineral water 1tsp lemongrass essential oil 2 drops chocolate extract ½ tsp peppermint essential oil Instructions: In a stainless-steel saucepan, melt the beeswax and cocoa butter with the coconut oil over low heat. Mix in the […]

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[mks_col] [mks_one_quarter][sc:JBBookMenu ][/mks_one_quarter] [mks_one_half] 4oz Macadamia Nut butter 4oz Shea butter 4oz Coconut oil 4oz Sweet Almond Oil 4 drops of your favorite essential oil INSTRUCTIONS In a stainless-steel saucepan, melt all the ingredients except the essential oil over low heat.   Remove from heat and keep stirring. When the mixture gets to room temperature, stir […]

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[mks_col] [mks_one_quarter][sc:JBBookMenu ][/mks_one_quarter] [mks_one_half] A blast from the past! This was Janelle Beauty’s first hit product. The cool, refreshing aroma of the peppermint was enough to put a bounce in your step! Ingredients: 2oz Coconut oil 1oz Calendula oil ½ oz beeswax ½ oz shea butter 2 ½ oz mineral water 1 tsp peppermint essential […]

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