DIY beauty

  • 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 […]

  • why exfoliating with baking soda is a bad idea

    Why You Should NOT Use Baking Soda To Exfoliate Your Skin

    Have you ever used baking soda to exfoliate your face? Everyone on the internet’s recommending it. For starters, it’s natural, so how could it be bad? Plus, it’s so cheap. Why spend a fortune on acid exfoliants when this will do? Because it could destroy your skin. Turns out, baking soda ain’t as harmless as […]

  • is toothpaste an effective acne treatment

    Why You Shouldn’t Use Toothpaste To Get Rid Of Pimples

    Does toothpaste help pimples? It’s a legit question. When I was 15, I read in a magazine (hey, we didn’t have the internet back then!) that putting toothpaste on pimples would get rid of them. I know, it sounds crazy. But if you were a young and clueless teenager desperate to get the attention of […]

  • when it's a good idea to add olive oil to your shampoo

    Should You Add Olive Oil To Your Shampoo?

    This may sound weird but… I add olive oil to my shampoo all the time. Hear me out: shampoos can leave hair dry. But add a few drops of a moisturizing oil and your locks stay soft and moisturised even after a vigorous washing session. The catch? It makes the shampoo less effective. And that’s […]

  • how to make your own mixing medium tutorial

    DIY Beauty: Homemade Mixing Medium

    Before the gods of makeup created Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy, you had to use MAC Mixing Medium to foil loose eyeshadows. And let me tell you, it was a game-changer. It wasn’t just about making eyeshadows stick. It was about transforming them into bold, vibrant, jaw-dropping shades that practically leaped off your eyelids. Seriously, it was […]