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Give your tree a second life with these four great ways to recycle it
O Tannenbaum! How handy are thy branches December is over; 2023, here we come! For many of us, last month’s festivities involved a Christmas tree, perhaps in your home, perhaps at your workplace. So, what do you do with it now? Many cities offer a curbside pick-up service, or you can drop them off yourself at recycling centres. But with the New Year comes New Year’s resolutions, and we aim to continue to reduce waste—and maximize our use of our beloved conifer. So we did some research, plumbed our creativity, and tried to come up with some clever ways of repurposing our trees for everyday uses. We’re so pleased with…
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Don’t let the cold get under your skin… Try our Winter Ritual!
‘Tis the season to pamper your skin with a complete care routine As we all know a little too well, winter can dampen your morale, and it almost universally takes a toll on your skin. Our routines are shaken up by the shortening days, and the many symptoms of the seasonal blahs include fatigue, dull complexions, dry skin, and feeling glum… Who couldn’t use a pick-me-up right about now? So, this year, we suggest you turn to this complete, comforting routine to recharge your batteries, with not one, not two, not three, but FOUR fabulously effective homemade products specifically formulated for cold weather. Here’s what you need to stay moisturized,…
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Get ready to glow!
Skintillate with a homemade gel highlighter! This highlighter recipe is sure to win you over, whether it’s something you apply on special occasions or part of your usual make-up routine. But it’s not just a brilliant addition to your DIY make-up kit—this highlighter also offers your complexion many benefits. The revitalizing, softening, and nourishing properties of the vegetable oils and chamomile essential oil, combined with this product’s light texture and lovely scent, make it perfect for anyone who wants a radiant complexion. This homemade highlighter is gentle enough to be used on your face. You can also use it on your body to give you a slight tan and an…
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Oil for All: All-in-one care for your face, body, and hair
This DIY oil offers a wealth of benefits Does life feel a little too busy? Does your beauty routine have a few too many steps and products? Ours sometimes does… and that’s why we wanted to develop a single nourishing oil that would provide unparalleled care for your face, body, and hair—whatever your skin or hair type! It’s one Oil for All! But this homemade multipurpose oil is no jack of all trades, master of none. It marries versatile and luxurious vegetable and essential oils that make it perfect for deeply nourishing and enhancing your complexion, skin, and hair. Made with choice natural ingredients, it helps your skin lock in…
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Scrubtious is a delight for all your senses—and your skin!
Our DIY face and body scrub is pure indulgence You cleanse, you moisturize, you use serum and toner in the appropriate order. But how often do you treat your skin to an exfoliating scrub? While it’s an oft-forgotten step in our beauty routines, it shouldn’t be! Scrubs are great for revitalizing and purifying your complexion. And this one smells delicious, too, which is why we’re calling it Scrubtious! Rather than tailor our latest scrub recipe to a specific skin type, we wanted to design it for the season instead. This comforting and gentle homemade face and body scrub is perfect for the cold weather ahead, as it will provide extra…