DIY Febreze/Air Freshener WITHOUT the Icky Chemicals or Alcohol!

So let's be honest.

People can be stinky. 

It just happens. Life is messy and sometimes sweaty people sit on your couches or make your house smell like a locker room. I'm a dancer and I am 100% guilty of this. Sometimes you just forget to put on deodorant! O_O

But personal hygiene aside, I had been looking for a natural fabric refresher and an air freshener for John-John and I's bathroom for a while now, but everything in the store was either: 1. Aerosol (contains propellants and just plain bad for the environment), 2. Had a s**t ton of chemicals, or 3. Had an ungodly fake fragrance. 

So of course crafty-Andy decided to simply make his own! 

I was thinking back on my recipe for my DIY Lavender Deodorant (which btw still is the BEST deodorant I have EVER used) and thought to myself there was no reason this same base couldn't work to freshen up not just my armpits, but my entire home!

Except the thing is, this recipe is even EASIER AND SIMPLER! CRAY!

Here's what you'll need:

• Spray Bottle
• Enough water to fill your spray bottle
• Baking Soda
• Essential Oil of choice (Peppermint, Lemon, Grapefruit, or Orange are all great, I used OnGuard by dōTERRA)

          Cost: less than $2!!!

Steps:

1. Put your water in a small pot and heat until just before it boils.
2. Take off the heat and stir in baking soda 1 teaspoon at a time until dissolved (I used about 4 teaspoons for my 4 oz. bottle). Be sure not to add too much baking soda as it will clog your nozzle if it is not fully dissolved.
3. Allow your mixture to cool for a few minutes and stir in your essential oils. The amount you use is totally up to your personal preference how strong of a fragrance you want. I put in about 10-12 drops of essential oil.
4. Allow to fully cool before transferring to your spray bottle.
5. DONE!

Easy as pie and done in less time than it takes to do your eyebrows. 

I use this stuff all over my house, on the couch, blankets, directly in the sink and toilet, and in the air! You could even use this as deodorant in a pinch! The baking soda neutralizes any foul odors and essential oil leaves an uplifting and clean scent! The OnGuard oil was a gift from my mom before I left for London (thanks Mom!) and it is awesome! It is supposed to boost immune function when inhaled, applied to skin with a carrier oil, or taken orally. So every time I spritz this stuff I make sure to take a good inhale and breathe deeply. It relaxes me and I can breathe happily knowing there is absolutely nothing bad for me in it!

Happy spritzing! <3 xoxo

Flower Cascade DIY: An Andrew Kenshin DIY

Flowers. I love them. Like LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE them. If I could have a vase of fresh flowers in my kitchen everyday that would be heaven. But alas that is certainly not cost-effective nor is it environmentally friendly. (LET THE FLOWERS LIVE!)

Anywho...

I found this glorious piece of art over at Brit + Co. while searching for decoration ideas for my wedding. Here's the original: http://www.brit.co/faux-flower-ideas.

Gorgeous right?! 

Now here's the price tag: $1,800!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't know about you but that is INSANE for a stick with some fake flowers stringed on. 

So of course I made my own for like a billionth of the price. Plus I got to use my favorite flowers, roses!

Here's what you'll need:

• A long branch of your choice. I went for a walk in the forest in my backyard and found mine within 5 minutes. If you live in the city go for a hike somewhere and search search search! Price: free <3

• Fake flowers of your choice. I found all my flowers at Michael's. The roses were a steal! Michael's carries rose bouquets for just $13 each and each bouquet has over 15! Individually fake roses can run you $3 each!  For this project I used 3 rose bouquets, one roll of ivy, one orange flower branch, and one white flower bunch. Price: $59.12

• Hot glue gun and 3 glue sticks. Price: basically free <3
• Twisty ties (I cut the ones that came with the rose bouquets). Price: free <3

Steps:

1. Cut all your roses off from the bouquet (leave a 2-3 inch stem).

2. Map out how many flowers you want in each row and how many rows you want total. For the roses I did one row of 15, one row of 11, one row of 10, one row of 7, and one row of 6. I then added 3 rows of ivy, 3 of my orange flower branch, and 3 of the small white flower bunch. Total of 15 rows.

3. Plug in your glue gun and start gluing your flowers together. This is the most time-consuming part of the project as you have to wait for the glue to dry between each flower. Make sure each flower is nice and secure. I found gluing the stem of the flower to the base of the previous flower worked very well. Also attaching them behind a leaf worked too.

4. Continue gluing until you have completed all of your rows.

5. Now get your twisty ties (I cut mine and spray painted them gold for fun) and space them out on your branch.

6. Now the tricky part. Twist your tie once onto the branch and then attach the top stem of a row and twist the rest of the tie around it. Now hot glue the stem and twisty tie together. Don't be skimpy on the glue!

7. Continue until all your rows are securely attached to the branch. Go back and add more glue if needed.

8. Allow the glue to really dry before you move it!

Done!

Now you have a GORGEOUS piece of art that will last forever! I used this as a backdrop decoration at my wedding but this would look great in a living room or even as an awesome headboard!!!

Backdrop for our wedding <3

Now it's a BEAUTIFUL headboard!

Get creative with color and flower combinations! The possibilities are endless!

Oh, and this DIY cost a grand total of $59.12! And there were extra roses at the end! SAY WHAT?! That's WAYYYYYYY cheaper than the $1,800 original but that's also way cheaper than buying a headboard or even making one!

Enjoy lovelies! <3 xoxo

Frugal-chic Tea-riffic Face Wash: An Andrew Kenshin DIY

I have a confession to make.

I'm guilty.

Of not posting in FOREVER due to wedding CRAZINESS the last month (my apologies).

But not only that, I'm also super guilty of paying WAY too much money for face wash.

I mean $35 is a bit steep for something you're literally washing down the drain (no matter how flawless and glowing the label says it's going to make your face look).

So newly married and newly frugal Andy decided to make his own!


The base of this face wash is organic green tea, chock full of healing antioxidants and anti-aging properties. And the lavender and tea tree oils fight bacteria and acne while the witch hazel and baking soda refine your skins texture. What's not to love?!


So here's what you’ll need to make some tea-riffic face wash:

• 3/4 cup Organic Green Tea. Make sure to use distilled water and allow it to cool to room temperature.
• 2 tablespoons of Baking Soda
• 2 tablespoons of Witch Hazel
• 2 tablespoons of Raw Honey. Or for a vegan version substitute with Avocado Oil.
• 1 tablespoon of Liquid Castile Soap (I used Dr. Bronners Lavender)
• 1/2 teaspoon of Xanthan Gum
• 1/4 teaspoon of Vitamin E Oil
• 15-20 drops of Tea Tree Oil
• 8-15 drops of Lavender Oil
• 6-10 drops of Peppermint Oil

Mix all of your ingredients together in a blender until everything is fully combined.

My trusty magic bullet :)

 Transfer your delightfully fragrant concoction into a jar or bottle with a pump and voila! All done!

Fresh batch of Tea-riffic face wash and some leftover wedding flowers <3

I've been using this stuff for about 2 months now and I have to say it is the BEST stuff I have tried. It exfoliates very gently and just enough to not irritate my face, and it also gets my face super clean! Plus all the essential oils and witch hazel have refined and shrunk my pores. My face has never been this clear and happy since before I started getting acne! 

This recipe will last for about 2 months and it costs less than $6! Frugal AND effective!

Pair this with my Lavender and Rose Night Cream and you've got yourself a dream team! <3

Try it out and post in the comments how you like it! :)

Akin Lavender & Rose Night Cream Copycat: An Andrew Kenshin DIY

ANOTHER DIY for all you wonderful readers out there! I'm on a DIY kick and I have to admit it is soooooooo very addicting. Just the fact that most things turn out the same or BETTER than their conventional counterpart is incredible and also I'm saving SO much money while controlling what I put on my body. For us Type A's, that's just blissful. ;)

I discovered Akin, a natural Australian brand, while in London and this is my absolute FAV of their products. It has kept my skin clear and glowing and moisturizes just enough without being greasy. It's my favorite part of my nighttime routine.

However, I have not been able to find this brand here back in San Diego which totes bumms me out! It is already really pricey and I just can't justify paying for shipping on top of the hefty price tag.

So, what's the next best thing? Make it myself! I took a look at the ingredient list for my beloved cream and incorporated the main ones into a cream that I must say is, dreamy.

It has a thick texture that melts into your skin and smells DIVINE. And all the ingredients are completely natural and have tons of anti-aging benefits to keep that face smooth and happy. I might even go as far as to say its...exquisite. ;)

Here's what you'll need:

1. 1/4 cup Aloe Vera Gel or Juice (anti-inflammatory)
2. 1 teaspoon Vitamin E Oil (reverses wrinkles and fine lines)
3. 1 teaspoon Jojoba Oil (non-greasy moisturizer)
4. 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil (anti-bacterial and fab moisturizer)
5. 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil (non-greasy moisturizer)
6. 5 drops each of Lavender and Rose Otto Essential Oil (lavender combats acne and rose is just amazing)
7. Little Jar (I reused my old Akin jar)

Here's what to do:

1. Combine all your ingredients together in a small bowl and adjust your essential oils to your preference.
2. Let it settle together for at least 10 minutes.
3. Pour concoction into your jar and place in the fridge to solidify.

Done!

This night cream DOES need to be kept in the fridge if you live in a warm climate as it will melt if left at room temperature. But I find applying the cold cream at night is an invigorating experience.

This cream costs less than $10 to make! Compare that to the Akin $40 price tag!

Enjoy the soothing aroma of lavender and rose petals as you massage this wonderful cream into your face and decollete. The vitamin E is going to soften any wrinkles and fine lines as the oils and aloe vera calm and nourish your skin, repairing any damage done during the day.

Get ready to wake up to glowing and happy skin! xoxo

Note: This cream is quite rich and can be VERY oily so use just a little eraser sized knob. And I find my skin absorbs it much better if I tone my face with witch hazel before applying the cream.

Hippie Hair Oil for Rough Unruly Hair: An Andrew Kenshin DIY

So I have a combination of Japanese and Irish hair. That makes it wavy/curly and also super duper thick. AKA it can be all sorts of out of control if I don't tame it.

I have been using the Moroccan Oil Treatment for a while now and I like the product but it seems almost too light for my hair. Plus it contains silicone and other ingredients that are less than desirable when getting absorbed through my scalp.

All this brings us to my creation: Hippie Hair Oil (Trademark pending. JK. Or am I?)

This concoction is a combination of 4 nourishing oils with a simply lovely grapefruit scent that gets me hyped up for my day. No icky chemicals or lab-created fragrances means your scalp is safe and happy!

Completely natural. Completely AWESOME.

Here's what you'll need (all organic if possible):

1. Jojoba Oil

2. Avocado Oil

3. Olive Oil

4. Vitamin E Oil

5. Grapefruit Essential Oil (or Orange or Tangerine)

6. Bottle with Pump Dispenser (I reused my old Moroccan Oil bottle)

Here's what to do:

1. Fill your bottle about half way or a little bit more with Jojoba Oil.

2. Add Avocado Oil until it's a little more than 3/4 full.

3. Add just a dollop of olive oil (add sparingly as it is a bit greasy)

4. Add 10 drops of Vitamin E Oil (about 1 teaspoon)

5. Add 10 drops of Grapefruit Essential Oil

6. Screw on your pump and shake shake shake!

Super duper easy and your hair is going to thank you!

This DIY cost about $10 to make! That's less than half of Moroccan Oil!

Note: These ingredients can be a bit pricey to purchase when you're buying everything new. I've found the absolute cheapest place to get great quality products is LuckyVitamin.com. It's cheaper than AMAZON!!!

Try it out and let me know what you think! xoxo

Refreshing Rose Spritzer: An Andrew Kenshin DIY

Rose. As you probably know, I'm obsessed.

Anything rose flavored or scented I am ALL ABOUT IT. It's so relaxing and takes me away to a European forest where I am frolicking with little woodland animals. <3 (Adding that to the bucket list.)

Anywho, I recently ran out of my Dr. Perricone Super + facial spray and it has been discontinued. Wah wah.

But wait! It would be so EASY and so much CHEAPER to make it myself! Plus I could add ROSE! *little happy dance*

I did some research into rose water and the benefits are amazing! It's an anti-inflammatory, it acts like an astringent and clears/tightens your pores, and of course the aroma is touted to enhance emotional well-being.

So let's get started and make this little luxurious gem!

What you'll need:

1. 1/2 cup Pure Rose Water (preferably organic) If you make your own remember to use organic and pesticide free roses!
2.1/2 cup Distilled Water
3. 1 tablespoon Witch Hazel
4. Spritz Bottle (I reused my old Super + bottle)

Instructions: (perhaps the easiest ones ever)

1. Mix all your ingredients together in a cup with a spout (or use a bowl and funnel)

2. Pour into your bottle and DONE.

This recipe made enough to fill two of these bottles so adjust your amounts to suit your bottle. Just use equal parts rose water and distilled water.

Keep your bottle out of direct sunlight and don't let it get too hot (don't leave it in your boiling hot car).

Can I just say that I fell in love with this spritz from the very first spray. It is so fragrant and made my skin soft and glowy and was a PERFECT pick me up! I am NEVER leaving the house without this beauty!

Really, TRY IT NOW! <3

Lavender-Mint Spray Deodorant: An Andrew Kenshin DIY

Hello lovely people!

I apologize for the temporary hiatus, life gets cray-cray and sometimes you just gotta focus on a million things at once.

But I promise I have a good reason...

I GOT ENGAGED! On June 30th 2014 I proposed to my boyfriend John-John and we are getting married THIS October. Yes. THIS OCTOBER. So I've been running around trying to plan a wedding while getting back to dancing and catching up with loved ones.

You know what that means...there will be a string of wedding posts coming your way. GET EXCITED!

For now though I have this awesome and super simple DIY for all you people out there trying to cut out chemicals from your daily beauty routine and for those of us who simply can't afford to spend $10 every time you need deodorant. SERIOUSLY. What's up with natural deodorant being so freaking expensive?!

While I was in London a few months ago I was looking around Whole Foods for a new deodorant. Now I sweat A LOT due to the nature of my work so I need something that actually WORKS. I decided to splurge (10 pounds, which is practically $17!!!!) and bought the honey and milk Lavera spray deodorant.

This stuff smells awesome and it actually makes putting on deodorant kinda fun, but unfortunately it was not the most effective product I've ever used. If you don't do much physical activity during the day, it would probably work just fine for you.

But the take away from this trial and error was that I discovered I much prefer spray deodorant to a roll-on, and also John-John would kill me if I  kept spending $17 on deodorant ;). So I decided to make my own version so that I could customize my scent, save a ton of moolah, AND still have a luxurious experience with something as mundane as covering up body-odor.

Here's what you'll need:

1. 1/2 cup Witch Hazel
2. 1/4 cup Aloe Vera Gel (or juice)
3. 1 teaspoon Baking Soda (or more if you want it to be stronger)
4. Essential Oils of your choice (I used Lavender, Peppermint, and Eucalyptus)
5. Spray Bottle (bonus: I re-purposed the old Lavera bottle. At least that softens the blow of the price tag a bit.)

Instructions:

1. Combine the witch hazel, aloe vera, and baking soda in a cup with a spout for easy pouring later (you could alternatively use a bowl and a funnel).
2. Add around 5 drops of each essential oil to your mixture and adjust to your preference. (I find the Eucalyptus is what really makes the fragrance fresh)
3. Pour into your bottle and DONE!

Seriously I don't think it gets any easier than this.

And not to mention that all these ingredients are totes natural, good for you, and pretty household standard. The witch hazel is anti-bacterial which will help keep odor causing bacteria at bay, the aloe will soothe your underarms as it's an anti-inflammatory, the baking soda neutralizes odors, and the essential oils also combat bacteria and make you smell oh-so-nice. Plus the spray aspect gives a wonderful cooling sensation on those hot hot days.

All together this product cost less than 5 bucks! What a steal!

Try it out and let me know what you think!

Note: This is NOT an antiperspirant. I am a firm believer that our bodies know how to take care of themselves and I am not about to get in the way of a process that cleanses and detoxifies our bodies.

UPDATE: Today I put this deodorant to the ultimate test. I went for a 2 mile run in 95 degree weather (call me crazy) and then did a full ab workout with lots of pushups and some weight lifting. I was completely drenched by the end and guess what? I was B.O. free! This stuff is serious business and I am SO happy with how effective it is!

Lavender and Rose Revitalizing Body Lotion: An Andrew Kenshin DIY

Lotion. It's awesome. And for me, it's an absolutely CRUCIAL component to my beauty routine. The dang Irish in me leaves me with super dry skin if I don't lather on moisturizer EVERY SINGLE DAY.

And as I have become more and more aware of all the icky and harmful/completely unnecessary petrochemicals, preservatives, fragrances, and carcinogens that are so prevalent in the majority of mainstream skincare, it has become a no-brainer to me to simply make my own! This way I get to control the quality of ingredients and I can customize my products to suit ME.

Here's some skincare ingredients you want to AVOID like the plague:

• Parabens (Used as preservatives. Make your hormones go all out of whack.)
• Artificial Fragrances (The one word "fragrance" could be made up of hundreds of different chemicals. Yikes!)
• Sulfates (This is what makes products "foam" and are very harsh on the skin.)
• GMOs (Genetically modified organisms. These are NOT safe and most are carcinogens. The only way to avoid these is to look for the GMO-Free certification on the label or to buy Organic.)
• Anything you can't pronounce or that is a series of numbers and letters. (These are most likely created in a lab and WHO KNOWS how safe they are.)

Remember we absorb more than 50% of what we put on our skin right into our bloodstream!

Ok, now for the fun part! Let's make some lovely nourishing lotion!

Lavender and Rose Revitalizing Lotion:

What you'll need (organic if possible):

• 1/2 cup Grapeseed oil (Or olive, hemp, almond, whatever you fancy.)
• 1/4 cup Coconut oil
• 1/4 cup Beeswax (Make sure it is cosmetic grade! I grated mine but you could just chop into small pieces if you prefer.)
• 1 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
• 2 tablespoons Shea Butter
• Essential Oils (For this version I used 15 drops Lavender and 15 drops Wild Rose. But you can use whatever combination you'd like!)  
• Cute jar (I used the same 22 oz jar I used for the Lavender Purrrr Scrub. This recipe will fill this jar halfway so if you want to fill the whole thing then double this recipe.) 

Directions:

1. Combine all your ingredients minus the essential oils into a Pyrex glass measuring cup.
2. Fill a pot with a few inches of water and place your Pyrex into the pot.
3. Boil the water and stir your ingredients together as they begin to melt. (The beeswax takes the longest to melt as it has the highest melting point.)
4. When everything is melted together, remove your Pyrex from the water. Careful it'll be hot!
5. Add your essential oils to the melted oils and stir.
6. Pour your concoction into your clean and dry jar and allow to cool/solidify.

Enjoy your new luxurious and uber-nourishing lotion! Massage into your skin after exfoliating with your Lavender Purrrr Scrub for the ultimate skin-indulging experience! This recipe is VERY emollient so allow yourself some time to let the oils absorb before putting on clothes.

I've found this works wonders on sunburns! After one application my sunburn is already almost gone! AND it has helped diminish my pesky stretch marks! Seriously nothing else has worked as well! MAGIC!

What combinations of essential oils is YOUR favorite?

Brown Sugar Coconut and Honey Face/Lip Scrub: An Andrew Kenshin DIY

I have a slight obsession with coconut oil; you can cook with it, it's a versatile cosmetic, and don't even get me started on oil pulling. 

Coconut oil has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties which makes it perfect for skin that tends to break-out. And no one enjoys a good case of acne, or any other placement of body acne for that matter. (Have you ever had one inside your nose? INSIDE YOUR FREAKING NOSE. It's absurd.) 

Today's DIY combines brown sugar, which is the softest abrasive of sugars and salt (good for those of us with more sensitive faces), coconut oil, and raw Manuka honey which has anti-bacterial properties too!

The brown sugar will gently exfoliate all those icky dead skin cells off your pretty little face while the coconut oil will moisturize and sweep away excess oil. The honey will finish it all off by making your face uber soft and leaving you with a soft glow. PLUS it doubles as a lip scrub. What's not to love?! Your face is going to freaking love it.

Here's what you'll need:

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons of melted coconut oil (you can also use olive, avocado, peach kernel, or hemp oil) Mix it up and see which works best for your skin!
• 2 tablespoons of raw Manuka honey
• Clean cute jar (the one I used is up-cycled from a mini raw carrot cake I bought at Whole Foods!)

 Directions:

1. Place your brown sugar into a mixing bowl.
2. Add the melted coconut oil and stir.
3. Add the raw honey and stir until combined.
4. Adjust your sugar to oil ratio (adding more oil if it is too dry and more sugar if it is too oily).
5. Transfer the mixture to your jar and enjoy!

Depending on your climate the coconut oil may solidify which is a-ok as long as you mixed up the mixture really well! Just scoop your fingers in the jar and smoosh (technical term) it around in your hand before applying to your face.

Exfoliate using this scrub no more than twice a week and reveal a glowing complexion! I found I didn't even have to apply moisturizer after using this scrub! You will feel a bit slick right after you rinse and pat dry your face but give it a few minutes as the precious oil will absorb and leave you glowing!

Enjoy, my little nuggets! <3

Lavender Purrrrrrrrr Scrub: An Andrew Kenshin DIY

Welcome back readers! Sorry for the short hiatus, life gets cray-cray sometimes. But that's no excuse to ignore you all so I'm back with a FAB DIY project that is simply, heavenly.

Today's DIY incorporates the magical healing powers of grapeseed oil (said to help with stretch marks, broken blood vessels, and is high in antioxidants) with one of my all time fav fragrances: lavender.

I have a slight obsession with lavender. Love it in cosmetics, food, chocolate (ohhhhh yeah), and of course in its original beautiful state as a flower. Lavender is known for it's calming and healing properties, and I don't know about you but I could use as much calm in my life as possible!

This scrub leaves you sinfully smooth, fragrant, and glowing! So smooth you'll be purring whenever you touch your skin. And it'll be accompanied with a wonderful feeling of bliss on the side *I maaaaaaay be exaggerating slightly, but heck, this stuff is magic to me and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!*

Lavender Purrrrrrrrr Scrub:

    What you'll need:

• 2 cups sea salt
• 1 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
• 4 tablespoons dried lavender
• 10-15 drops of lavender essential oil
• Cute storage jar. (Mine is 22 oz and I found it on Amazon) 

 I bought all my ingredients (minus the jar) at Whole Foods (that place is like a playground).

*Do try and buy all your ingredients organic. Your skin is your largest organ and we absorb more than 50% of what we put on it! You don't want to be feeding your skin pesticides and unknown chemicals.*

    Directions:

1. Add the salt and dried lavender to a large mixing bowl.
2. Mix in the lavender essential oil.
3. Add the oil and stir until fully incorporated. (Add more oil if your mixture is too dry, or add more salt if it is too oily)
4. Adjust the amount of dried lavender and essential oil to your liking.
5. Transfer your new wonderful scrub to your jar and enjoy!

 Make sure you moisturize after you scrub yourself to bliss! Stay tuned for my homemade lavender and rose revitalizing body lotion!

Current Beauty Obsession: John Masters Organics Rose Foaming Face Wash

Hey everyone! 

I'm working on some fitness posts for you, just got to get some pictures and photos of me doing some of the exercises without looking like a complete spazz ;)

So here we are and today's topic is about my latest beauty product obsession, but first, here's my philosophy on beauty: 

Obviously there is huge pressure from media and the beauty industry to look a certain way (and there's a lot of money at stake for these corporations), but everyone has a unique style and sensibility about them. Especially in today's culture, being unique is something that is harder and harder to come by. I also feel that beauty is an ever-changing and fluid concept; a principle that is distinctive to its beholder. I can find beauty in almost anything, so my definition is quite broad. However when we talk specifically about skin, my take is that it should be clear, even, and dewy. It projects a notion of health and youthfulness that is simply captivating.

As I was contemplating this philosophy on the Tube, I got inspired to write about this: 

I discovered this little miracle while wandering through Whole Foods one day, and as I am on a quest to eradicate all unnecessary chemicals from my beauty routine, I thought let's try it! (I also have a new found obsession with anything Rose and Lavender, they're totes amaze)

See, the problem I have with my skin is that if I don't exfoliate enough everyday, my skin gets all sorts of build up which leads to white heads, which leads to picking (I'm a habitual picker, I know, BAD), which leads to a face that resembles lasagna. NOT CUTE.

And then if I exfoliate too much, well my skin decides to turn itself into an oil refinery. Again, NOT CUTE.

This cleanser doesn't foam too much but just enough to get you that "cleaning" feeling. And the linden flower (a calming antioxidant) and plantain extracts tone and soothe your skin leaving it calm and happy!

Since using this cleanser (about 2 months) I haven't had to perform any extractions around my nose which is INCREDIBLE! My pores are smaller and my skin tone has evened out. AND it smells awesome! It gets a 10/10 from me!

My next project is going to be making a home-made version of this bad boy so that I can make it myself for a bit cheaper (this cleanser gets a little pricey at $30 for a 4 oz bottle, but totes worth it!) and then share the recipe with you!


What's your take on beauty and do you have any products you absolutely can't live without? The more natural the better! :)