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2 Ingredient DIY Face Toner

August 13, 2016 • Becky De Graaf • informative

That's right, folks. There are only two ingredients in this recipe. Because of misconceptions, fashion magazines, and even cosmetics salespeople advising against using a toner, toners have become a confusing category of skincare products. As it turns out what's standing between you and and unclogged pores might be just adding one product into your beauty routine. When asked "what's the secret weapon to healthy skin?" Dr. Hadley King, a New York City board-certified dermatologist, had one simple answer: toner. Dr. King explains the benefits of toners: Shrinks Pores As the name implies, a toner helps to tone the skin which...

5 Quick Tips For Cleaning The Bathtub

July 16, 2016 • Becky De Graaf • informative

Four hours, 37 minutes, and 2,548 steps...

is how long it takes me to deep clean the bathroom. Between getting locked outside for the entire day in nothing but my underwear to walking on a crowded sidewalk and inadvertently swinging my hand into someone’s crotch, makes nothing...

5 Reasons Tallow Is Better Than Shea Butter

July 08, 2016 • Becky De Graaf

Once at a festival, I had a lady ask me if I had any soaps with shea butter in it. Proudly, no, I don't. However, she told me she "don't use any soaps without shea butter." In that instant, I didn't know how to tell her that she didn't know what she was missing...

The Gross Truth About "Soap"

June 04, 2016 • Becky De Graaf • informative

For those of you that know me, I would be very upset if I couldn't get raw milk into my diet. Raw milk, to me, is a perceived health benefit. Likewise, a survey revealed that 75% of moms with children in the household would be “angry” if...

Soap VS Detergent: What's The Difference?

May 21, 2016 • Becky De Graaf • informative

I've been asked before what's the difference between soap and detergent. After giving my proof-readers a little taste of chemistry, I noticed their eyes began to look like doughnuts... glazed. To hopefully make things more understandable, I have included pictures that my kids I drew. OK... yes, I drew them...