DIY Beauty
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The Natural and Travel-Friendly ACV Rinse Substitute
Hair care is a tough one when it comes to natural alternatives because we all have different hair/scalp types, habits, and expectations. Many, including myself, have embraced the powers of apple cider vinegar (ACV)…
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Homemade Dry Shampoo
When I was a sleep-deprived nurse in NYC, going to the grocery store wearing pajamas and sporting greasy hair was completely socially acceptable. In Milan, I quickly learned that this is not ok.…
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All Natural Minty Mojito Scrub
With Summer fast approaching, we begin to dream of tropical vacations, refreshing cocktails, and letting our skin finally soak up some sunshine. So what better way to say goodbye to the dull Winter…
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The Amazing Egg Yolk Shampoo
I must have rewritten the intro to this post a hundred times in the hopes of not scaring you right off the bat with my peculiar hair washing routine, but what the heck,…
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Sugar Wax for sensitive skin
It may be the Italian in me, but I have always waxed my legs. Or maybe, it has to do more with the fact that I hate taking the time to shave my legs.…
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DIY Winter Moisturizer
As I mention in the Seasonal Approach to moisturizing, our skin has different moisturizing requirements at different times of year. During Winter, the dry and cold air robs our skin of moisture, allowing…
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DIY Summer Moisturizer
Especially for those of us who struggle with oily skin, summer is that time of year when our face is constantly greasy and immortalized by shiny-faced photos. But, as I discuss in the benefits…
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Why a Seasonal Approach to Moisturizing is Best for Your Skin
One of the many, awesome mechanisms of our skin is to adapt and adjust to its environment. It is no coincidence that during warmer months our skin tends to produce more oil, giving us that…
