If you're here, you're totally a DIY kind of gal. That or you're ready to ditch store bought beauty products & looking to take control of your health! I can't wait to show you all of the simple, inexpensive and 100% natural DIY recipes I've got in store for ya'.
Whether you're going away for the weekend or backpacking around Europe for the Summer packing the perfect combination of travel skin-care products is a must! I mean, who wants to travel with dry, dull skin? I sure don't. I not only pack the essentials for healthy skin but I also add a few extra goodies to treat myself while abroad!
Read MoreCrafting natural skin-care products made out of REAL FOOD might be one of my favorite past times. It's no surprise that when creating my latest all natural face wash I chose to use ingredients like rose water, Matcha, and honey! Why do I love smearing food on my face? Because your face absorbs around 100% of what you apply to it! I can think of nothing better than applying ingredients that are healthy for you internally externally.
Read MoreSix years ago I stopped chemically relaxing my hair and decided to embrace my natural curls. Unknowingly, my curly hair would be the catalyst for my holistic lifestyle and since then there's nothing that I love more than a brand that understands my values as a consumer. When I discovered Innersense Beauty, an organic hair care line, I had no idea how deeply I would love it! Yes- it was organic which is my #1 priority when purchasing products and I was extremely excited but I was also afraid to get my hopes up because I wasn't sure it would work. I decided to give it a chance and I couldn't be happier with the quality and effectiveness of Innersense.
Read MoreAs you may or may not know by now, crafting organic face masks that provide my face with a natural glow is one of my favorite hobbies. It's a practice I cultivated to give myself a little T.L.(Self)C. and it's catapulted my self-care practice. My latest recipe for the Beetroot Face Mask is a vibrant concoction that results in rosy cheeks and poppin' skin.
Read MoreIt's Fall and you know what that means- PUMPKIN everything! From your favorite lattes to my favorite face masks, pumpkin is an ingredient we tend to sleep on until this beautiful time of year. In celebration of all things Fall, I created a pumpkin glycolic face mask that is sure to give you a healthy glow!
Read MoreWinter is upon us and there's nothing like those cold winter months to threaten your healthy glowing skin. I've created a brightening lemon and turmeric mask that'll keep your skin glowing and hydrated all year round. This mask is great for all skin types but is especially beneficial for those with oily and acne-prone skin.
Read MoreMy transition to natural beauty products all started with my mane! In February 2011, I relaxed my hair for the very last time. I didn't know it would be the last time but living in Costa Rica for 6 months pushed me to truly embrace my natural hair because Costa Ricans didn't relax theirs. While researching natural hair products, I inevitably discovered that not only did chemical relaxers contain hundreds of harmful toxins, but that most conventionally sold beauty products also contained extremely harmful ingredients. I knew it was time to find a healthier way to nourish my skin and hair.
Read MoreI don't mean to freak you out but your favorite deodorant probably contains toxic and harmful ingredients that can seriously affect your health. I'm talking long term diseases that can easily be avoided by swapping chemically ridden deodorants with natural deodorants. I began using toxin-free deodorants in September 2016 and never looked back! I'm here to help you do the same.
Read MoreHave you ever looked at your face and been shocked at the number of black heads you see? Yea- I've been there and it's exactly why I created my activated charcoal peel off mask. I mean, I craft an organic skin care line! How mortifying would it be if a client noticed my blackheads?
Read MoreI can't take all of the credit for this BANGIN' and ultra hydrating avocado face mask! Women in my family have been using avocado for sustenance and beauty products for generations. Growing up aguacate or avocado was a must with our rice, beans, and steak with onions.
Read MoreWe all want that youthful glow, and owning a natural eye cream will truly nourish and rejuvenate your entire face! The most important factor to consider when choosing an eye cream is the ingredients used in the eye cream. Store-bought eye creams contain unnecessary ingredients like fragrances and phthalates, just to name a few, and can cost upwards of $50 or more for a measly 1 OZ jar.
Read MoreBelieve it or not you, too, can craft a whipped body butter in five simple steps. Once you have, you'll never go back to store-bought lotion or cream! Why? Because your skin will absorb the whipped body butter like water leaving behind smooth, supple skin. Store-bought lotion is laced with tons of unnecessary and harmful chemicals. Don't believe me? Just look at the label and google the ingredients. Many are linked to cancer, skin diseases and instead of moisturizing your skin it leaves it dry, flaky and parched. Do yourself a solid, and give this D.I.Y. a chance. Your skin will thank you!
Read MoreBefore shampooing my hair I do what many curly girls refer to as a pre-poo. Instead of using a store-bought pre-poo, I craft my very own right in my Harlem apartment. My pre-poo is easy to make and is great for ladies who suffer from dry scalp, are looking to grow their mane and would like to hydrate their hair.
Read MoreNow, I’m no gossip but I sure am happy to dish out my main tips to help you beautiful ladies step up your curly hair game. Since I began my curly hair journey, I’ve always been asked about the products I use in my hair. Trust and believe that what you put on your hair is key but what many transitioning and pro-curly girls don’t realize is that there are other important factors involved in whether or not your curls grow. For six years I’ve discovered products, styles and health tips that have worked wonders for my curly mane, and I’m so excited to share them with you all.
Read MoreHow did my organic and natural lifestyle come into fruition?
It began with my mane!
As an Afro-Caribbean woman I remember growing up with many pressures from society. Some of these pressures unknowingly came from family, other times from the media and many times from within.
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