Self tanner is one of my favorite cosmetics because it allows me to get the sun-kissed skin in the middle of winter without even exposing my body to the sun! Actually, I also use it during the summer. Why? Just think: you don’t have to spend hours being flat on your back on the beach or lying under some solar bed lamps. Instead, you can spread a self tanner on the chosen body parts to soon enjoy the fake sun-kissed skin effect. Just think how safe this is for our bodies! Zero harmful UV rays, no photo-ageing… nothing! Okay, but is application of self tanners really that completely safe? What are the pluses and minuses of a self tanner? How to choose the right one and how to apply it correctly? Go on reading to find the answers to these questions.

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I know that summer is coming to an end. Colder days, more clouds and greyness are about to come. I know that the fall and winter that follows are beautiful but… Don’t you sometimes miss summer on an autumn, cloudy day? I have a mini therapy for you – the aroma of flowers, fresh citruses and a delicate scent of oils will let you feel like on a hot summer day at least for a moment. Moreover, thanks to the mixture, skin gets smooth, illuminated and velvet-like. This cosmetic is suitable not just for your body – use it for damp hair ends immediately after washing or (in case of strongly dehydrated hair) rub it a few times a day in dry strands. How to make this fragrant body oil?

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Skin scrubs – it turns out that by many people, they are just underrated. We don’t do it too often and think that washing the body with a rough glove or sponge will suffice to improve the firmness of the skin. Well, I must admit I’ve been thinking the same way for a long time until I read how scrubs affect the skin and why it is impossible to replace them with anything else. Because of the fact that I just love DIY cosmetics, and most of the times, I rather create my own products (making sure the ingredients are all-natural and safe) – I have already tested out numerous body scrubs. Today, I’d like to share the recipes for my personal favorites. They don’t just give amazing results but also smell incredibly and became the aromatherapy that allows me to relax after a long day at work. 

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Skin care and cosmetics labelled as ‘homemade’ have been gradually becoming more and more popular. The good news is that some of them can be made from the products and plants that are in our kitchen, medicine chest or garden. However, if you want to boost your DIY cosmetics action, it’s worth investing some money in semi-finished goods. You can order them on the Internet or buy in eco-shops. But which semi-finished products to get as the first ones? And how to use them in the right way? In this article you’re going to find useful information concerning home cosmetic workshop. Go on reading!

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I am sure that every one of you knows that flax seeds are very healthy and is considered one of the superfoods which means that it’s a part of a healthy diet and the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. However, did you know that flaxseed is also a great cosmetic that will work wonder not just for the hair but is also suitable for the care of your entire body? If you want to learn more about the wonderful properties of flax seeds – just go ahead, and read today’s post. 

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Recently, I’ve been browsing through Instagram posts and beauty guru’s blogs and I often see perfectly applied cosmetics swatches on their hands. Certainly, they are not just stuck but drawn, according to a stencil. These are special tools that help you achieve the perfect lines of your cosmetics. Today, however, I will present you my idea for such products. You can make them in an easy and inexpensive way. Let’s get to work!

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