The Smoothie Vegetarians

I used to never wash my face and I never got a blemish. In high school I wore a lot of makeup, never took it off and never used any cleansers on my face. How I never broke out is beyond me but after high school, I started to really have problems. This is my routine for how I keep my skin healthy. The first thing I do every morning is wash my face. I have very oily skin with large pores and if I skip a day you will notice right away. It took me a very long time to find something that I actually liked, controlled the oil and was vegan or at least cruelty-free. But when I found something I liked I stuck with it. Pacifica Beauty Sea Foam Complete Natural Face Wash I love this brand so much. They are vegan and make some of the best of the products I have ever used. Their Indian Coconut Nectar is my favorite scent in the entire world. I want everything to smell like that. Okay, enough about that, let's talk about this face wash. It is lightweight, smells amazing and leaves m...

I love my natural hair and dedicate quite a bit of time to keeping it healthy, so I spend copious amounts of time searching on the internet for natural hacks to add to my hair regime. Several months ago I was looking for a replacement for shampoo (I try to shampoo as infrequently as possible due to having extremely dry, curly hair) and I came across a Youtube video with the perfect solution. Now when I tell you what I have been using in my hair and on my skin I don’t want any judgement. I was skeptical in the beginning too, but when something works it works! Okay, are you ready? I have been using….. fermented rice water. I know that it sounds disgusting and smelly, but let me tell you it is UH-MAZING for you! The longer the rice water has a chance to ferment the more potent it becomes and the more noticeable the effects of it are. Rice water is rich in antioxidants, vitamins B & E, and minerals making it extremely nourishing for your hair and skin. Wit...

For the last three months are so I have been OBSESSED with essential oils! I have incorporated them into just about every aspect of my life. From my beauty routine to cleaning, to a quick fix for a headache. My box of oils has a solution to any problem I throw at it. Today I am going to go over the essential oils I use in my beauty routine and the benefits they have. If I missed your favorite essential oil, let me know in the comments below! ~Stella~ Frankincense Essential Oil Frankincense oil is wonderful for all types of skin. It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits. These benefits make it best for acne-prone skin. You can also use it as a toner. It can reduce the appearance of pores and helps even the skin tone. It also helps encourage new cell growth. This will help tighten skin, reduce wrinkles and the appearance of scars. It also is wonderful for soothing chapped or dry skin. Lavender Essential Oil As if Lavender oil...