Borax and skincare can be a controversial (and sometimes confusing) topic. The truth about borax in skincare is certainly something I’ve tried to understand for a long time. As I began investigating borax, it became clear that many differing opinions exist regarding its safety. Today I’d like to share my findings with you and explain the conclusion I have reached concerning …
Herbal Glycerites For Skincare (How and why to make non-alcoholic herbal tinctures)
Every now and then an herbal skin care product will call for the use of vegetable glycerin. This clear, sweet liquid helps smooth, soften, and protect skin. It’s perfectly wonderful all on its own, but we can increase the healing properties of that glycerin by infusing it with herbs before using it in all those DIY recipes. Let’s talk herbal …
Why I Choose Skincare Products I Can Eat
What’s your morning routine? Mine goes a little like this… Wake up, stretch, and have a tall glass of water. After that, my favourite thing to do every morning is to rinse my face with some really great alcohol, dab some sodium laurel sulfate on it, and then gently massage in some expensive parabens. There’s really nothing quite like it! …
Proper DIY Skincare Etiquette
Knowing how to DIY your own skincare (and other) products is one of the best things that you can learn how to do. Not only will you save money over the long run, you will have complete control over the quality of ingredients that you use and ultimately put onto your kids, your family’s, and your own body. I absolutely …
Understanding Body Butters and How to Use Them in Skincare
Ahhh, butter. Sweet butter. Creamy, delicious, and nutritious, it is perfect for spreading on… your body! Glorious raw pasture butter is not our topic of conversation today, but although I DO love that kind of butter, that will need to be a completely different post for some other time :). Today we are delving into understanding body butters; Discussing the …
Skincare During Cancer Treatments
People diagnosed with cancer have so many things on their minds after the diagnosis…how will I take care of my family, how will this affect my job, will I be okay, etc…that they often overlook their skincare needs. Although it may seem a trivial point, “How will cancer treatments affect my skin?” It really isn’t that trivial. …
Tools & Ingredients To DIY Your Own Scratch Mommy Skincare Goodies!
Hello, friend! Ready to DIY your own Pronounce skincare…? Today we bring you the DIY skincare post that trumps all other DIY skincare posts. Whaaaaa!?? Yup, this post includes the absolute essentials to create pretty much any simple lotion, salve, butter, and more…right in your own home. From the (often overlooked!) excellent spatula to carrier oils to a required Pyrex …
DIY Skincare Toolbox- Ingredients needed to start making your own skincare products
Let’s Get You Started Creating DIY Natural Skincare Products Do you want to start creating our own skincare, but are unsure of where to start? I don’t blame you! It can be overwhelming. Scratch Mommy is here to help. Skincare is a big deal. Your skin absorbs approximately 60% of what is put on it, so using skin and body care products that are full …
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