Last December, after a particularly long walk in the park behind our house, I came home with wind-chapped cheeks and dry ...

The very first thing I do when I get out of the shower is slather on my best homemade body oil for soft, moisturized skin throughout the day. I stopped using over-the-counter lotions in 2012, but not ...

Learn how to make your own DIY vanilla body butter. This is such an easy recipe and it smells incredible; you won’t want ...

I have had extremely dry skin since my teen years, and it’s become even more dry as I’ve aged. Since discovering DIY skin care I’ve developed some simple recipes for several products, and I no longer ...

Be honest: How often do you really exfoliate your whole body? Only when your legs aren't hidden by tights? On (rare?) fake tanning occasions? Many people (myself included, don't worry) are all about ...

In the skincare universe, nature's remedies are making a strong and effective comeback, and one product that is on the forefront is the castor oil. With its high content of fatty acids, vitamin E, and ...

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