Today I'll talk a bit about my own skin routine. It has taken me quite a long time to find the perfect routine for my skin, but I feel like I'm getting there. It takes a while before you see the results on your skin when using a new product or routine, so be patient if you don't see results within a week or two. Your skin is unique and product lines created to appeal to a large crowd might not fit your needs.
Face
I wash my face twice a day using very mild, calendula soap and some luke warm water . When I have make up on (which is a rare thing these days) I use a 2 step face wash. First I use vegetable oil remove make up and wash my face with soap afterwards. I pat my face dry and apply a toner. I try to vary between toners, right now have one with rose. Sometimes I use just plain rose water or green tea.
In the morning I use a soft and light cream, in the evening I usually go for a caring oil.
I scrub once a week with a mixture of sugar and baking soda, and mix it together into a paste. Although I really love the smell of my beloved sugar and oatmeal scrub, I've noticed this mixture is much better for my skin. I follow with a green clay skin mask.
Body
When I shower I usually just wash myself with water, and sometimes I use soap just because I like the smell. I try to use as little soap as possible, I've found my skin is less dry and water will make you just as clean.
Once a week I scrub using either a sisal scrub glove or sea salt. If I want a very mild scrub I use my scrub bar with almond. I follow with some plain cherry pit oil or one of my body butter bars.
Hands & feet
I really should pay more attention to my hands and feet. I try to scrub my feet once a week with a pumice stone, followed by some good vitalizing cream. I should try to give myself a relaxing foot bath more often.
I work a lot with my hands, but all I ever do is put some cream on there. I've made some great powders for a hand bath but I never really use them. My hands could definitely use a bit more attention.
woensdag 27 maart 2013
zondag 24 maart 2013
No buy update
In december I started 2 no buy challenges. One of them was a no buy for everything except school stuff for one month, the other one was a 3 month no buy for clothing.
My one month no buy went really great, I only bought a book. Sale at the book store is really just too hard to resist for me. It wasn't as hard as I expected it to be, and I think in the future I will try no buys more often, it's a great way to think about what you really need and keep your bank account healthy.
It made me clear out a lot of stuff I no longer need, giving it to other people, second hand stores and selling stuff on line. This place now feels a lot cleaner and neater.
My no buy didn't really go so well, I bought some things for this spring and summer at the second hand store and at flea markets. It's so hard for me not to buy things I like when I see them, because I know you only have one shot at buying them. The no buy made me think about my wardrobe, I donated the clothing that no longer fits or stuff I hardly ever wear to charity. I try to combine things in a different way and I reorganized my wardrobe so it's easier to see what I have.
I think I could have done better at the clothing no buy challenge, but it did help me to reorganize and look at my wardrobe in a different way.
My one month no buy went really great, I only bought a book. Sale at the book store is really just too hard to resist for me. It wasn't as hard as I expected it to be, and I think in the future I will try no buys more often, it's a great way to think about what you really need and keep your bank account healthy.
It made me clear out a lot of stuff I no longer need, giving it to other people, second hand stores and selling stuff on line. This place now feels a lot cleaner and neater.
My no buy didn't really go so well, I bought some things for this spring and summer at the second hand store and at flea markets. It's so hard for me not to buy things I like when I see them, because I know you only have one shot at buying them. The no buy made me think about my wardrobe, I donated the clothing that no longer fits or stuff I hardly ever wear to charity. I try to combine things in a different way and I reorganized my wardrobe so it's easier to see what I have.
I think I could have done better at the clothing no buy challenge, but it did help me to reorganize and look at my wardrobe in a different way.
vrijdag 15 maart 2013
Where to get what part III: Online
This will be the last post in this series for now. Today we'll talk about the world of on line shopping for home made cosmetics.
Sometimes there are ingredients you can't find at stores in your town. If you're lucky the internet will provide you with web shops from your country, specialized in natural and home made cosmetics.
These web shops are a dangerous place for the wallets of people like me, filled with amazing oils, butters, powders and dried flowers.
There are a couple of things you should try to remember when ordering. . Most of these things sound simple and logical, but sometimes the quantity and greed can get you distracted.
*check out multiple stores if you can. Some may have a larger variety of products, others might be a little cheaper, some maybe have free shipping. It really pays off to look around and see what's the best place to shop at.
*try buying in bulk. It's often cheaper, plus it's nice to have a stock. Not all products can be bought in bulk, especially products with a shorter shelf life. It also means you will only have to pay for shipping once.
*Check the ingredients. This might sound strange at first, but you buy let's say an extract, it's nice to know what they used to make it. Sometimes oils and butters have added ingredients to make it a butter or oil.
*Look up some recipes before you order. This will get you inspired, and will also give you a guideline from which to start. Sometimes you see so many things you want, but if you have a goal it's easier to stay focused and not spend too much money.
*Educate yourself. What does stuff like cold pressed really mean? Refined, cold pressed, biological are just some terms shops might use for their products.
There are just a few simple hints to get you going. If you're completely new in the field of making your own cosmetics, I would suggest you start with some stuff that can be made with stuff from the supermarket or health store first before you buy anything on line. Give it a shot, and if you like it there's plenty of stuff out there for you to buy.
Sometimes there are ingredients you can't find at stores in your town. If you're lucky the internet will provide you with web shops from your country, specialized in natural and home made cosmetics.
These web shops are a dangerous place for the wallets of people like me, filled with amazing oils, butters, powders and dried flowers.
There are a couple of things you should try to remember when ordering. . Most of these things sound simple and logical, but sometimes the quantity and greed can get you distracted.
*check out multiple stores if you can. Some may have a larger variety of products, others might be a little cheaper, some maybe have free shipping. It really pays off to look around and see what's the best place to shop at.
*try buying in bulk. It's often cheaper, plus it's nice to have a stock. Not all products can be bought in bulk, especially products with a shorter shelf life. It also means you will only have to pay for shipping once.
*Check the ingredients. This might sound strange at first, but you buy let's say an extract, it's nice to know what they used to make it. Sometimes oils and butters have added ingredients to make it a butter or oil.
*Look up some recipes before you order. This will get you inspired, and will also give you a guideline from which to start. Sometimes you see so many things you want, but if you have a goal it's easier to stay focused and not spend too much money.
*Educate yourself. What does stuff like cold pressed really mean? Refined, cold pressed, biological are just some terms shops might use for their products.
There are just a few simple hints to get you going. If you're completely new in the field of making your own cosmetics, I would suggest you start with some stuff that can be made with stuff from the supermarket or health store first before you buy anything on line. Give it a shot, and if you like it there's plenty of stuff out there for you to buy.
woensdag 6 maart 2013
Sage Deodorant
Sage, or salvia as some call it, is great little plant. It is known for it's antibiotic and anti sweating properties.
I also really like the smell, and together with some fresh essential oils you can make a great deodorant.
What do we need?
*a glass spray bottle.
*45 ml of distilled water, I personally use rose water, but any water without too much lime/calcium
*45 ml of about 40 % alcohol, you can use clear vodka or 70% alcohol and just use about 25 ml and add more water.
*10 ml of vegetable glycerine, it helps to restore the moisture in your skin, alcohol can make you skin feel dry.
*sage extract, more on making your own extracts
*20 drops of lemon essential oil and 20 drops of tea tree essential oil. Both essential oils have anti bacterial qualities and smell fresh.
*10 drops of sage essential oil, 5 drops of pine essential oil. You can add about 10-15 extra drops of your own essential oils to this mixture of sage and pine to create your own scent.
I added some lavender and rosewood.
I usually work with recipes at the moment and might change a drop or 2 depending on how the smell. It's not something you can do out of nothing for the first time. Give your nose time to get to know the scent and if it doesn't feel right for you add different oils.
If you want to go full sage on this one, you can boil some water and make a little sage herbal infusion to use instead of plain water or rose water.If you use plain water, boil it first to give your deodorant a longer shelf life.
Mix the water, alcohol and glycerin together in a bottle. Add about 5 drops of sage extract to your mixture.
Add the lemon, tea tree, sage and pine oil first. Smell the mixture and add about 10-15 more drops of essential oil. Softly shake it to mix it up a little, and let it rest for a few days before using it.
I actually really like this deodorant. I wore it to the gym and still smelled nice 3 hours afterwards.
Yep, I didn't shower until hours later on purpose just to test this recipe.
I really love the smell of sage, it's a recipe I'm sure I'm going to make more often in the future.
Feel free to try it, and experiment by adding your own touch to it.
I also really like the smell, and together with some fresh essential oils you can make a great deodorant.
What do we need?
*a glass spray bottle.
*45 ml of distilled water, I personally use rose water, but any water without too much lime/calcium
*45 ml of about 40 % alcohol, you can use clear vodka or 70% alcohol and just use about 25 ml and add more water.
*10 ml of vegetable glycerine, it helps to restore the moisture in your skin, alcohol can make you skin feel dry.
*sage extract, more on making your own extracts
*20 drops of lemon essential oil and 20 drops of tea tree essential oil. Both essential oils have anti bacterial qualities and smell fresh.
*10 drops of sage essential oil, 5 drops of pine essential oil. You can add about 10-15 extra drops of your own essential oils to this mixture of sage and pine to create your own scent.
I added some lavender and rosewood.
I usually work with recipes at the moment and might change a drop or 2 depending on how the smell. It's not something you can do out of nothing for the first time. Give your nose time to get to know the scent and if it doesn't feel right for you add different oils.
If you want to go full sage on this one, you can boil some water and make a little sage herbal infusion to use instead of plain water or rose water.If you use plain water, boil it first to give your deodorant a longer shelf life.
Mix the water, alcohol and glycerin together in a bottle. Add about 5 drops of sage extract to your mixture.
Add the lemon, tea tree, sage and pine oil first. Smell the mixture and add about 10-15 more drops of essential oil. Softly shake it to mix it up a little, and let it rest for a few days before using it.
I actually really like this deodorant. I wore it to the gym and still smelled nice 3 hours afterwards.
Yep, I didn't shower until hours later on purpose just to test this recipe.
I really love the smell of sage, it's a recipe I'm sure I'm going to make more often in the future.
Feel free to try it, and experiment by adding your own touch to it.
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