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Homemade Oat Moisturizer for Eczema Relief
Eczema can be a challenging skin condition that requires loving care and attention. I understand how distressing it can be, especially when trying to find products that truly help. Research indicates that creams with 1% colloidal oatmeal can offer relief for those struggling with eczema. While it’s easy to find ready-made options on store shelves, I’d like to share why creating your own cream at home can be a more beneficial choice. Many commercial products do contain helpful ingredients, but they often also include synthetic preservatives like phenoxyethanol, which can aggravate sensitive skin—especially for those dealing with eczema. I certainly recognize the role of preservatives in product effectiveness, particularly natural…
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Easy Hyaluronic Acid Serum Recipe -3 Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid is one of the most popular moisturizing ingredients, found in almost every skincare product. However, if you take a closer look at the ingredient lists of store-bought serums, you’ll notice that most of them are primarily water, thickeners, and fillers, with only a small percentage of actual hyaluronic acid. The truth is, a hyaluronic acid serum doesn’t need any thickeners—hyaluronic acid naturally turns water into a gel, so synthetic additives are used purely to enhance the texture rather than the effectiveness of the product. It’s also worth paying attention to fragrance—many store-bought cosmetics contain fragrance blends with undisclosed ingredients. The general term “parfum” can hide dozens of different…
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Honey Balm for Everything!
Today I have something special for you! The idea to create this natural eczema ointment came completely by accident. Nevertheless, it turned out to be a well-researched and documented remedy for various skin problems. One day, while browsing I came across an article about eczema. The author referenced an interesting study on the effectiveness of an ointment made with olive oil, honey, and beeswax in treating skin lesions. The study used the ingredients in a 1:1:1 ratio, so – as an enthusiastic fan of natural cosmetics – I promptly decided to recreate this recipe. That same day, I got to work, but the final result turned out as hard as…
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Multitasking Soothing Perineal Spray with Witch Hazel and Lavender
As you probably know, childbirth is quite an experience, and recovery takes time. For my first birth, I prepared myself very well in terms of skincare, and today I want to share with you my recipe for the best postpartum spray for intimate areas (and beyond) you’ll ever have. Why make the spray yourself? Isn’t it better to buy a ready-made one? Well, no! When it comes to healing wounds, the simpler, the better. The spray I’m going to show you contains only two ingredients: Be cautious with the ingredients in intimate area sprays! When choosing sprays for intimate areas, it’s important to pay attention to the ingredients. I found…
