Facial toners are one of those optional facial products that some people wouldn’t do without and others have never even tried, but they have many benefits. Their astringent nature makes pores appear smaller, they remove last traces of oil, dirt, makeup, and cleanser, and return skin to a normal acidic pH, which is especially important if you use an alkaline cleanser, like soap. But commercial toners are usually full of mystery chemical ingredients that you would never choose to eat, which is a concern since much of what is applied to our skin can actually absorb into our bodies. Plus they’re expensive…
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Today my friend, Jill, shares many variations for DIY facial serum and beard oil, and she explains why she MUCH prefers facial serum over moisturizing creams nowadays…
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These DIY facial cleansing grains are a versatile 3-in-1 skincare wonder (you’ll wonder where it’s been all your life!) that you mix with water for daily cleansing and exfoliating. It also makes fantastic masks. Typically, cleansing grains are a combination of clay and ground grains, nuts or seeds, often with the addition of powdered herbs, flowers, and/or other botanicals and essential oils. Cleansing grains leave your skin incredibly smooth, refreshed, and never dry or tight…
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