DIY beauty

  • diy sea salt spray for acne

    DIY Sea Salt Spray for Acne: Does It Work?

    Does DIY sae salt spray for acne work? If you’ve spent more than five minutes on TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen this video over and over. Someone grabs a spray bottle, mixes up a DIY sea salt spray, mists their face before bed… and wakes up claiming clear skin, flatter breakouts, and a full-on post-vacation […]

  • how to make and store homemade skincare products safely

    How To Make And Store Your Own Skincare Products Safely

    So you want to make your own skincare products? It’s not as easy as you think. You can’t just mix up a few drops of olive oil with a big dollop of glycerin, add a spoonful of vitamin C powder and voila, you have a product that works. It’s way more complicated than that… For […]

  • why you shouldn't use preparation h on your face

    Can Preparation H De-Puff Under-Eye Bags (And Should You Use It)?

    Can Preparation H de-puff your under-eye bags? Makeup artists swear by it. Mario Devidanovic uses it on Kim K all the time. “It tightens the skin. That’s a really old, old trick. It smells really bad but it works,” he told the audience who turned up at one his masterclasses. (Also, can we take a […]

  • 4 natural sunburn remedies

    3 Natural Sunburn Remedies That Really Work (And One That Doesn’t)

    Got a sunburn? You can turn to corticosteroids to reduce the inflammation. It’s what the doctor would recommend. It’s also pretty harsh. Isn’t there a gentler way to heal this thing fast? Spoiler: yep. And it doesn’t involve smelling like a pharmacy. Mother Nature has given us plenty of natural sunburn remedies – and they’re […]

  • 4 reasons why you should not make a DIY vitamin C serum

    4 Reasons Why Making Your Own Vitamin C Serum Is NOT A Good Idea

    “How can I make my own DIY vitamin C serum, Gio? I’m tired of spending a fortune on products that go bad before I have time to finish the bottle.” I hear ya. Vitamin C is a skincare superhero with plenty of anti-aging superpowers. Studies show it: But it’s finicky AF. Goes bad quickly. Costs […]

  • can you use baking soda as toothpaste

    Can You Use Baking Soda As Toothpaste?

    Remember when we talked about why you shouldn’t use baking soda as an exfoliant? It’s way too harsh and can seriously dry out and irritate skin. It strips the skin’s natural oils, disrupts your moisture barrier, and can leave you red, raw, and wondering why your skin feels like sandpaper. Basically, it’s like using kitchen […]