Natural beauty
It may seem daunting at first, but making your own personal-care products is simpler than you'd think.
While you may not be able to craft every product in your personal care regimen, you can make more conscious choices regarding what you put on and within your body, and on how your products are sourced. Cosmetic and personal-care products have little regulatory oversight in comparison to other consumer products in America, and often contain harmful chemicals and ingredients that have been banned in other countries. More concerning still, many products on the market are tested on animals prior to being deemed “safe enough” for human use.
Chemicals and cruelty need not be at the root of your regimen, despite what corporate culture has always sold us.
For centuries, fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices and oils have been used to enhance beauty and promote health. The benefits of natural ingredients are extensive and have been well documented world-wide. Natural ingredients contain vitamins, minerals and compounds that help the body to function at optimal levels - all the while being easy on the skin. Using natural personal-care products is not only gentler to your body, but it is also gentler to the planet at large. And while more and more Natural, Vegan and Cruelty-Free products are emerging on the market- it is important to still do your research on the companies and products you subscribe to. Unfortunately, “green-washing” is a trend many companies are cashing in on at the detriment of the environment, and to the betrayal of the consumer.
In this section of the blog, we will be sharing some of our favorite products and brands, along with DIY recipes and rituals for practicing natural self-care at home. Hand-crafting your own self-care products is easy, fun, and can be extremely rewarding. Not to mention, homemade beauty products are cost-effective and make excellent gifts for family and friends! The best part is: more than half the ingredients to be featured in our DIY products will likely already be in your pantry. We hope you'll enjoy these recipes and rituals and feel empowered to take your self-care routine into your own hands.