Based on the statistics, your emails, and comments, I wanted to share the most loved DIY beauty recipes on Minimalist Beauty so far. When I began this blog I decided that I wanted to make 80% of my cosmetics. At the time I had a large amount of debt and realized that so much of [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...I’ve been testing a few natural conditioners that work well with a no-poo hair regimen, co-washing, and specifically the Curly Girl Method. One thing that I did learn during this process is that the ingredients that make a conditioner different from a moisturizing lotion is that conditioners contain fatty alcohols, quaternary ammonium salts, and hydrolyzed [...]
18 Comments. Continue Reading...Yesterday I finally went to a matinee showing of the Sundance Film Select documentary First Position. I’ve been wanting to see this film since seeing the preview during the viewing of the documentary Pina. The intense journey of six young dancers and their struggles, sacrifies, and triumphs are explored and beautifully portrayed on their road [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...I’ve finally forced myself to get back into color. I don’t know what it is about the colder months that has me wearing so much black, yet even after writing Saying No More Black, It’s Spring! last year, I did it again this year. To refresh my spring/summer wardrobe I picked up a few bright [...]
5 Comments. Continue Reading...This weekend I created a mango butter based lip balm following the Mandarin Nutmeg Lip Balm recipe from Mountain Rose Herbs. Lip balms are probably one of the easiest natural cosmetics to make. I find that they can sometimes double as hand salves or even super emollient butters for dry irritated skin by using soothing [...]
2 Comments. Continue Reading...Lately I’ve been using more and more herbs in my skin and hair care recipes. Herbs add healing value and nutrients to DIY beauty products. Infusing apple cider vinegar for DIY skin and hair care recipes is a great way to provide those extra healing benefits. I infuse herbs into apple cider vinegar the same [...]
4 Comments. Continue Reading...My definition of a minimalist lifestyle is decluttering, living with less, using non-toxic beauty products, and creating an overall eco-friendly lifestyle that supports the planet. One of the most challenging aspects of this lifestyle for me is doing less. I am a very motivated, goal oriented woman who sometimes behaves like a multitasking machine versus [...]
2 Comments. Continue Reading...I wanted to thank everyone who participated in the Minimalist Beauty Poll and begin our first giveaway since reading all of your generous feedback. To participate in this giveaway simply share with us your favorite natural skin and/or hair product and why. Leave your answer in the comments below. The winner will be randomly chosen [...]
13 Comments. Continue Reading...My approach to soothing any skin condition is to work on it from the inside out. I also think that it is important to determine if the cosmetics that you are currently using may be contributing to possible skin problems. By eliminating irritating cosmetics, replacing them with products that nourish the skin, while making a [...]
2 Comments. Continue Reading...One thing that I love about living in a big city is the fantastic selection of vegetarian restaurants. Los Angeles has a pretty large selection of vegetarian restaurants, and also vegetarian friendly restaurants. There is nothing more freeing as a vegetarian than going out to eat, and looking at the menu knowing that you can [...]
5 Comments. Continue Reading...Vintage clothing has that unique one of a kind eclectic vibe that today’s trendy pieces just can’t touch. My grandmother used to buy vintage ensembles for me when I was in middle school. I had a very limited personal style at the time, mainly wearing jeans, tees, and page boy hats. I never could really [...]
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In the article Cosmetics Expire!! I discuss the expiration dates of makeup items. If you are like me, I can never finish certain makeup items by the expiration date. Mascara is the one cosmetic that should be replaced every three months. The truth is there is so much more mascara left in regular size mascara [...]
4 Comments. Continue Reading...Lady-Comp is a fertility monitor designed in Germany with a dual purpose; a natural way for pregnancy planning or prevention completely free of hormones and side effects. When I came across this amazing device, I knew that I had to share it with you. When it comes to pregnancy planning or prevention, we can now [...]
11 Comments. Continue Reading...Minimalist Beauty is going under construction this weekend. I am very excited for the new changes, and I am looking forward to sharing it with you. There may be moments where you may not be able to access the blog, yet it will be back in full effect Monday, April 16. I hope that you [...]
6 Comments. Continue Reading...I’ve been doing a lot of juggling lately between new projects and commitments, as well as working on consistent personal goals and dreams. So much of what I do is sometimes determined upon meeting financial goals and of course paying bills. Whether you work for yourself or a company, it appears that if you really [...]
1 Comment. Continue Reading...At the beginning of this year I decided to start wearing my natural curl pattern versus always setting my hair in braids. I read the 2nd edition of Curly Girl–The Handbook by Lorraine Massey in one day, and revamped my hair care completely. Prior to this change I was using only DIY herbal and botanical [...]
21 Comments. Continue Reading...Creating refreshing beauty mists are as simple as making tea. Most flower herbs should only be steeped to preserve their healing benefits. The beauty mist that I recently created was with two of my favorite herbs: catnip and calendula. Catnip, also called catmint, is part of the mint family yet includes the leaf and flower [...]
2 Comments. Continue Reading...Pure aloe vera is healing for the body inside and out. I use aloe vera in almost all of my skin and hair care recipes, and also as the base in some of my smoothies. I have always purchased aloe vera juice or inner fillet from either the grocery store or from Mountain Rose Herbs, [...]
12 Comments. Continue Reading...After my ballet class yesterday I decided to do something with the yard of batik fabric that I bought during my last Azuha supply pickup. One yard of material isn’t much to work with but I ended up creating a beautiful sundress without wasting any of the material or having any to spare. I don’t [...]
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