Category Archives: Beauty
Eco Beauty: Baking Soda Mask + Avocado, Egg, & Honey Mask
February 19, 2013
Today I have a guest post for you from Michelle, who works at Skana spa in New York. She emailed me with some homemade beauty recipes she has picked up while working there, and they sounded intriguing enough to turn … Continue reading
Posted in BeautyTagged avocado egg honey mask, avocado skin benefits, baking soda face mask, honey mask, michelle pino, skana spa
Cinnamon Nutmeg Body Scrub
December 12, 2012
Dare I say it… but I might like this cinnamon nutmeg body scrub more than the face mask that inspired it. Two of my most popular posts on here are the cinnamon honey nutmeg face mask and lemon lavender sugar … Continue reading
Posted in BeautyTagged bacne, body scrub for acne, cinnamon nutmeg body scrub, dr bronners peppermint soap, scrub for winter skin, sweet and spicy body scrub
Oil Cleansing Method & Norwex Microfiber
November 2, 2012
It’s no secret that I am extremely vain about my hair and skin. Not only am I vain, but I am also picky about what I put on it and the chemicals used. I have always struggled to find a … Continue reading
Posted in BeautyTagged grapeseed oil, grapeseed oil moisturizer, natural eye makeup remover, norwex body cloths, norwex microfiber, norwex review, oil cleansing method, wash face with oil
Banana Hair Mask: Do Not Try This
October 2, 2012
If you didn’t already know, I love trying new all-natural beauty recipes and blogging my favorites. I have several tried-and-true recipes that I use regularly and will tell anyone about them who asks (or doesn’t ask), but sometimes I come … Continue reading
Posted in BeautyTagged banana beauty, banana hair mask, do not put bananas in your hair, how to get banana out of hair
My favorite beauty product: Grapeseed Oil
August 20, 2012The other day I told someone that I spend so much time thinking about birth control, the Catholic church, and LGBT equality that I’m probably a total drag to be around. That’s not all true. I also spend a lot … Continue reading
Posted in BeautyTagged all natural makeup remover, grapeseed oil, grapeseed oil for beauty, grapeseed oil for skin, makeup remover, remove eye makeup with grapeseed oil, skin care, washing your face with oil
Eco Beauty: Cinnamon, Honey & Nutmeg Face Mask
August 1, 2012
This cinnamon, nutmeg, and honey face mask is my absolute favorite homemade beauty product because it’s easy to make and the ingredients aren’t rare or hard to find. It is quite possibly the ugliest thing I’ve ever put on … Continue reading
Posted in BeautyTagged all natural face mask, cinnamon, cinnamon honey nutmeg face mask, cinnamon skin, eco beauty, face mask, honey, honey for the skin, nutmeg, nutmeg skin
Mouth Porn: Good Skin Guacamole
July 30, 2012
I’ve never understood adults who won’t eat vegetables. I can understand not having a taste for certain things (get off my lawn, carrots) but the entire food group? No. I went on a date with a guy once who ordered … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, FoodTagged foods for good skin, guacamole recipe, spinach guacamole, this will make your mouth orgasm
Sulfate-Free Shampoo and Conditioner
July 19, 2012
Last week, my friend Julia cut my hair and added some lowlights as part of a technical interview. She isn’t just good at cutting and coloring my hair, she also knows more about products and hair maintenance than any stylist … Continue reading
Posted in BeautyTagged eco friendly shampoo, l'oreal, sulfate free shampoo
Green DIY: Lemon Lavender & Sugar Body Scrub
July 7, 2012
I’ve never been big on body scrubs and exfoliators, mostly because I’m a wimp who doesn’t like scratchy things but also because they always come in a small jar and seem ridiculously expensive for something that could destroy your face … Continue reading
Posted in BeautyTagged all natural, body scrub, eco friendly beauty, lavender, lemon
The No ‘Poo Experiment
May 4, 2012
This face describes my exact level of enthusiasm for what I’ve been doing this week. The title and photo may give you the impression it involves bowels, but it doesn’t. So keep reading. It turns out I’m the last lady … Continue reading
Posted in BeautyTagged no poo, no shampoo experiment, shampoo free
