homemade skincare

  • diy glue blackhead mask

    DIY Blackhead Mask Glue: The Viral Trend That’s Damaging Your Skin

    Just when I thought I had seen everything,  TikTok is now promising you that slathering Elmer’s glue on your face is the secret to clear pores. If this sentence alone doesn’t ring all sorts of alarm bells, I’m not sure what will. And I get it… If you’ve seen videos of  this viral DIY blackhead […]

  • 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 […]

  • 5 skincare treatments that can damage skin

    These 5 Skincare Treatments Can Ruin Your Skin (If You Abuse Them)

    I think I gave you the wrong impression. I’m a skincare geek with a beauty blog. That sort of means I try every lotion and potion under the sun, have a 10 step skincare routine, and go for facials every other week. This couldn’t be further from the truth. I’m very selective of the skincare […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]