3 New Favorites In Beauty–A Cacao Face Wash, Henna & Mango Butter
Here is my newest and updated favorite skin and hair care recipes. They are extremely easy to make as I love to simplicity. 1. Delicious Face Wash My skin has fallen in love with my cacao facial mask...
View ArticleAmla–Ayurvedic Herb for Health & Beauty
My interest in Ayurveda for health and beauty increased especially after seeing how greatly my hair has benefited from bimonthly henna treatments. I learned that amla, also known as Indian Gooseberry,...
View ArticleHibiscus Petals For Health, Henna Color Enhancement & Hair Conditioning
I recently purchased hibiscus flower powder to add to my henna treatments for a black cherry tint. It created a beautiful color with my henna. I’ve been using henna to strengthen my hair and promote...
View ArticleCoconuts–Nothing But Goodness!
Coconuts are simply fabulous. I adore the oil, butter, milk, water, the scent, and the taste. I enjoy cooking with coconut oil and coconut milk. I’ve used coconut oil, butter, and milk in beauty...
View ArticleThe Wonders of Wheat Germ Oil
I recently discovered the amazing benefits of wheat germ oil for skin and hair. Wheat germ oil is a fantastic health and beauty superfood for its rich content of vitamin A, D, and E, as well as...
View ArticleThe Beauty of Camellia Oil
Camellia oil, also called tea seed oil, is cold pressed from the fruit seeds of the Camellia Sinensis plant, a wild flower that grows in China and Japan. It is rich in vitamins A, B, and E,...
View ArticleA More Minimalist Approach to Beauty
Throughout the process of writing Minimalist Beauty all of the many DIY products and ingredients made my bathroom cabinet everything but minimal. This past week I decluttered once again to further...
View ArticleMarshmallow Root in Natural Hair Care
I recently purchased organic marshmallow root from Mountain Rose Herbs to try out in different DIY hair products that I’ve created. Marshmallow root extract is a popular ingredient in many hair...
View ArticleSoapwort Root–A Natural Cleanser
My most recent Mountain Rose Herbs purchase included a bunch of herbs that I wanted to get acquainted with for medicinal and beauty purposes. One of those herbs was soapwort root. I was very...
View ArticleCatnip–A Beauty and Health Herb
Last month I did a trial using catnip tea for a hair rinse and also as a facial toner. If you are at all familiar with catnip also known as catmint, it is a herb from the mint family that most cats go...
View Article5 Natural Anti-Aging Carrier/Essential Oils
There are so many anti-aging products on the market, yet you can easily create your own skin serum at home in minutes. Here are 5 wonderful anti-aging carrier and essential oils to create your own...
View ArticleEssential Oil Options For Jojoba Oil Cleansing
Oil cleansing with jojoba oil has been the best thing that I could have ever done for my skin. Once again I am aware that good natural skin care does not have to be so complicated with tons of...
View ArticleStop Hiding Behind Makeup–3 Skin Regenerating Natural Oils
I’ve been spending the last three days doing some major behind the scenes work for Minimalist Beauty, and also catching up on some YouTube videos. I happened to come across a beautiful YouTuber who...
View ArticleYucca Root–Another Natural Hair Cleanser
I received my order from Mountain Rose Herbs this week that included the herb yucca root. I’ve been in a bit of a rut with my hair care the past few weeks and finally got it all under control again....
View ArticleCarrot Seed Oil For Beautiful Skin & Hair
Carrot seed essential oil is pretty well known as a powerful anti-aging oil for skin, yet I’m happy to recently discover that it is also wonderful for promoting healthy hair growth too. Carrot seed...
View ArticleRhassoul Clay Versus Bentonite Clay
If you’ve been following Minimalist Beauty for sometime now you will notice that I tend to write about rhassoul clay and its benefits very often. I’ve only mentioned bentonite clay on occasion. If...
View ArticleRosehip Seed Oil is AMAZING for ALL Skin Types!
No matter if your skin is dry, oily, combination, or acne prone, if you desire a youthful glow while also diminishing scars, sun damage, and wrinkles this simple oil does it all! Rosehip seed oil is...
View ArticleSeven Simple Products To Use 21 Different Ways
Here are seven simple products that you probably already have at home that can be used for multiple purposes. I’ve updated this list with more options, and provided a bit more information that I hope...
View ArticleDandruff & Hair Fall? Herbal Remedies To The Rescue!
Dandruff is often caused by skin irritation from chemical hair care, hair dyes, or product buildup on the scalp. Hair fall can be related to intense stress, severe illness with fever, pregnancy and...
View ArticlePros & Cons of Shea Butter for Hair
Shea butter has been one of those simple ingredients that I’ve used pretty consistently in my hair care for years. Last summer I stopped using it because I felt like it was breaking me out. Now...
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