Indahnya Produk Isi Ulang & Refill Station

Ada masalah yang berkembang di dalam industri kecantikan saat ini, dan masalah itu adalah plastik. Dari mulai botol sampo dan kondisioner hingga kemasan make-up, pembersih wajah, dan banyak lagi, banyak perusahaan kecantikan yang telah berkontribusi secara signifikan terhadap polusi plastik di dunia.

Karena alasan ini, kami memutuskan untuk menyediakan stasiun pengisian ulang (Refill Station) bagi pelanggan kami di Utama Spice.

Orang-orang jaman sekarang lebih memilih produk yang ramah lingkungan dan sustainable daripada kemasan. Beberapa merek telah memilih untuk benar-benar bebas dari plastik, sementara yang lainnya mencari solusi alternatif yang lebih sustainable untuk masalah yang tengah berkembang ini.

Apa Itu Produk Isi Ulang?

Dengan adanya pilihan produk isi ulang, kamu akan semakin dekat dalam mencapai gaya hidup zero waste. Untuk produk-produk yang kamu gunakan setiap hari dan produk yang akan terus-menerus kamu beli, mungkin ada baiknya untuk mempertimbangkan betapa akan lebih ramah lingkungan jika mengisi ulang botol produk tersebut daripada membeli botol yang baru.

Ini adalah cara yang bagus untuk menghemat pengeluaran dan juga untuk produk skincare favorit mu. Dengan lokasi isi ulang Utama Spice dari kami, kamu bisa mengisi ulang botol apa pun dengan produk Utama Spice favorit kamu sekaligus menghemat kemasan, menghemat uang, dan menyelamatkan planet kita.

Manfaat Refill Station

Seperti yang telah kami sebutkan, ada banyak penghematan yang terlibat pada saat kamu mengunjungi refill station di toko kami. Ketika kamu memilih untuk mengisi ulang produk seperti sabun cair, maka kamu secara signifikan mengurangi jumlah sampah kemasan yang kamu buang, tanpa harus mengorbankan harga, atau kualitas produk yang kamu isi ulang. Produk Utama Spice favorit tetap kamu dapatkan, namun tanpa kemasan ekstra.

Hal tersebut juga mendukung lebih banyak ruang untuk sustainability. Refill station ini juga mempromosikan sustainability yang terkait pada tiga pilar, yaitu: ekonomi, lingkungan, dan dampak sosial. Meski konsep ini bukanlah sesuatu baru, tetapi belakangan telah mulai berkembang menjadi sesuatu yang telah menarik minat lebih banyak orang. Dan demi untuk memenuhi minat baru pada produk isi ulang ini, kami telah membuka beberapa refill station agar dapat memberi kesempatan pada pelanggan setia kami untuk mencobanya, dan merasakan perbedaannya secara langsung.

Pilihan Produk Isi Ulang

Apa sampo atau kondisioner Utama Spice favorit kamu hampir habis? Mungkin sabun cair mu perlu diisi ulang. Kalau begitu, langsung saja datang ke salah satu refill station kami dan rasakan dampak ramah lingkungan yang kamu beri pada lingkungan.

Biaya program isi ulang ini berdasarkan harga per gram. Dan kalau kamu lupa membawa botol atau ingin membeli wadah yang baru, kami memiliki botol yang tersedia untuk dibeli.

Dengan program isi ulang kami, kamu pun akan menjadi lebih sadar lingkungan dan menunjukkan betapa kamu cinta dan peduli pada alam.

How To Remove Dead Skin From The Soles Of Your Feet

Our feet naturally exfoliate themselves and shed dead skin cells, which is why we sometimes find loose skin forming on the soles of our feet. However, this dead skin can begin to build up due to a lack of moisture and from our feet always being covered with shoes and socks.

Because of that, we need to take care of our feet by removing the dead skin. To do so, we have to exfoliate and scrub them, which will help them stay healthy.

Pumice Stone

A pumice stone is simply a natural lava stone that you can use to remove the dead skin from the soles of your feet. It helps remove callouses as well. To use a pumice stone, either dip it into some warm water or soak your feet in warm water for at least ten minutes. The latter allows the skin on the feet to become softer and easier to remove.

You can then use the pumice stone in circular motions on the feet to remove all the dead skin. Always focus on the top layer of skin to promote healthier skin cell turnover.

Once done, apply a nourishing and hydrating foot lotion to further soften your feet. Avoid using a pumice stone if you have an injury, experience foot soreness, or suspect that you may have some kind of infection.

Foot Scrub

A good foot scrub contains granules that can help remove the dead skin from the soles of your feet. You can find a good foot scrub in stores, or you can easily make one yourself at home. All you need to do is to dilute a couple of tablespoons of sea salt into an equal amount of both baby oil and lemon juice.

Apply the foot scrub to your feet, and rub it in gently with the palm of your hand. You can also use a foot scrub brush or sponge to make it easier. Once done, rinse your feet with warm water.

Salt Scrub

A salt scrub is another excellent way to remove dead skin from the feet. Magnesium sulfate, or more commonly known as Epsom salt, is a mineral compound. When you soak your feet in warm water and Epsom salt or use an Epsom salt foot scrub, you can exfoliate dry, cracked feet while removing dead skin.

Sea salt is equally beneficial to your feet. A bamboo charcoal salt scrub, for example, helps uncover the fresh skin lying underneath. The addition of charcoal provides a detoxifying benefit for the skin, removes toxins from the pores, and draws out any impurities.

No matter how you decide to remove the dead skin from the soles of your feet, you will want to do so regularly. That way, you can have smooth, healthy feet and avoid irritation and dry, cracked skin.

 

Meta: There are many ways for you to remove dead skin from the soles of your feet at home. Here are a few easy ones you can try today.

Why Natural-Looking Lips Are Making A Comeback

The way we look is constantly changing, and trends come and go. That is why more women today are embracing what they already have. Natural-looking lips are making a comeback, and here are a couple of reasons as to why that might be.

The Dangers Of Fillers

Depending on the type of filler used in beauty products, they can negatively affect our skin and health. Lip augmentation was once a popular procedure that women used to achieve fuller and plumper-looking lips.

Many fillers contain elements that are similar to hyaluronic acid. This is a natural substance found in the body and can help increase the volume in our lips. However, there are still potential risks involved in using lip fillers, such as the following:

• Infection
• A lumpy appearance under the skin
• The filler moving away from the lips
• Scarring
• Blocked blood vessels in the face

Lip fillers can also cause allergic reactions and the death of skin cells.

No More Touch-Ups

A more cosmetic reason for switching from lip fillers and other enhancements to a more natural look is not having to constantly touch up your lips while you are out. Instead of worrying about how your lips look everywhere you go, you can fully enjoy your time with others knowing that your lips look fantastic on their own.

Healthy, Natural Lips

So how can we achieve healthy and natural-looking lips? We have to stay hydrated and pay more attention to our lips as we go through our daily beauty routines.

Exfoliation with a good-quality lip scrub and a nourishing lip balm is all we need. For example, using citrus is a great way to wake the lips up and make them appear brighter naturally. In addition, good mint oil can help refresh and soothe the lips, which is especially beneficial if they are dry and in need of some TLC.

Before you turn to artificial fillers and other enhancements to make your lips look full and plump, look at your other options. Consider what a bit of exfoliation, hydration, and care can do to make your natural lips stand out.

 

 

Meta: Instead of opting for artificial fillers and enhancements right away, think about how beautiful your natural lips already are.

Mengapa Clean Beauty Menjadi Tren

Di dunia sekarang ini, semakin banyak konsumen yang ingin bisa mengenali dan mengucapkan bahan-bahan yang ada di skincare favoritnya. Mereka ingin tahu apa yang mereka gunakan sekaligus mengalihkan fokus mereka ke produk yang lebih sustainable dan ramah lingkungan. Semakin sedikit bahan yang digunakan, maka semakin kecil pula dampaknya pada lingkungan kita.

Mari kita lihat mengapa Clean Beauty menjadi tren dan cari tahu bagaimana kamu bisa mencapai rutinitas perawatan kulit ala Bali yang lebih alami.

Mengapa Clean Beauty Begitu Populer?

Kata “clean” atau “bersih” dapat memiliki arti yang berbeda bagi tiap orang begitu juga dengan merek nya. Istilah itu sendiri tidak diatur dalam industri kecantikan; oleh karena itu, tidak ada definisi tunggal. Setiap merek keluar dengan interpretasi mereka sendiri tentang clean beauty seraya menggunakan bahan-bahan yang menurut mereka alami dan dapat diterima.

Clean Beauty populer karena orang-orang mencari produk yang bebas dari bahan beracun dan bahan kimia dan juga yang lebih sustainable dan lebih aman untuk digunakan.

 Bahan Yang Harus Dihindari

Meskipun masih ada ketidaksepakatan mengenai bahan mana yang tidak boleh dianggap sebagai bagian dari program clean beauty, ada dua bahan yang lebih diterima secara universal sebagai bahan yang harus dihindari. Kedua bahan tersebut adalah paraben dan SLS.

Paraben adalah pengawet yang digunakan di banyak produk agar tidak membusuk. SLS merupakan bahan yang menghilangkan minyak dan menghasilkan busa di beberapa produk yang kita gunakan seperti sampo dan sabun mandi.

Keduanya biasa ditemukan pada produk-produk kecantikan, meski dapat memberi iritasi pada kulit. Paraben juga pernah dikaitkan dengan kanker.

Membeli Produk Clean Beauty

Clean Beauty sedang naik daun di skincare Bali karena menawarkan cara yang lebih aman dan alami untuk merawat kulit dan tubuh kita. Namun, apakah itu tren yang ingin kamu ikuti? Bagi konsumen, penting untuk mengetahui dan memahami produk dan bahan apa yang mereka gunakan, supaya mereka menjadi lebih sadar tentang bahan apa saja yang dianggap berbahaya.

Kalau dipikir-pikir, bahan yang bersih dan tidak beracun memang terbukti lebih baik untuk kesehatan kulit kita. Jadi kalau kamu tertarik untuk memiliki kulit yang sehat dan penampilan yang lebih awet muda, maka clean beauty adalah tren yang pastinya patut kamu pertimbangkan.

Produk clean beauty, seperti yang dapat kamu temukan di Utama Spice, dibuat dan diproduksi dengan penuh perhatian dan tanpa menyertakan bahan-bahan yang berbahaya ataupun beracun. Bahan-bahan di dalam produk clean beauty ini bersumber secara etis serta dibuat dengan mempertimbangkan kesehatan tubuh dan lingkungan.

Meta: Clean Beauty adalah tren yang sedang naik daun di kalangan skincare Bali karena semakin banyak orang mencari bahan yang bersumber secara etis serta aman untuk digunakan di dalam produk kecantikan mereka.

Try These DIY Lip Scrubs You Can Make At Home

When you use a good lip scrub, you can exfoliate your lips and remove the dry, flaking skin that may have built up there. After all, you can’t always achieve the shine, softness, and smoothness you want for your lips without exfoliation.

Scrubbing and exfoliating our lips is recommended one to three times per week. If you have cracked lips, you want to make sure to moisturize before exfoliating. Otherwise, you will end up making them worse.

Most areas of our skin contain oil glands. That is not the case with our lips. Since our lips cannot produce their own moisture, we need to give them a helping hand.

Take a look at some of the easiest DIY lip scrubs you can make at home to exfoliate your lips, boost their shine, and make them softer:

Citrus DIY Lip Scrub

The citrus oils in this recipe have high antioxidant levels. The lemon can help your lips stay healthy while preventing damage from free radicals and protecting the collagen in your lips.

What You Need:

• 1 drop lemon essential oil
• 1 drop grapefruit essential oil
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• ½ tablespoon sugar
• Lip scrub container

What To Do:

Start by mixing together the coconut oil, sugar, and vanilla extract. You can then add the essential oils and combine them. Afterward, you can store the scrub in your lip scrub container of choice.

Lavender Scrub

Lavender oil mixed with coconut oil is great for relieving dry, chapped lips. It is also perfect for creating a nourishing lip balm you can use daily.

What You Need:

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons raw honey
• 4 drops lavender essential oil
• 1 teaspoon lavender buds
• Lip scrub container

What To Do:

Combine the coconut oil, honey, and sugar and mix well. Add four drops of the essential oil and the lavender buds. Blend everything with a fork, and then transfer the mixture into your lip scrub container.

DIY Mint Lip Scrub

Mint provides a refreshing scent and a cooling effect that can be good for dry lips. It also helps heal cracked lips, which is why it is one of the more popular active ingredients you can find in many commercial lip balms and lip glosses.

What You Need:

• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 4 drops mint essential oil
• 2 drops vanilla extract
• Lip scrub container

What To Do:

Start by combining the sugar and coconut oil. It is easier to do this when the oil is solid. You can then slowly add in the mint essential oil. Feel free to use more or less of it, depending on your personal preferences. Keep in mind, however, that mint essential oil is strong. Next, add the vanilla extract and mix well. Place the mixture into your lip scrub container.

As you can see, there are DIY lip scrub recipes you can quickly make at home in your spare time. With these, you no longer have to spend a lot on commercial variants.

Meta: Using only a few simple ingredients, you can make your own DIY lips scrubs at home. These are natural and completely safe for use.

How To Keep Your Lips Healthy

We all want soft and supple lips, right? Well, keeping our lips hydrated and healthy is actually what is most important. You won’t be able to have plump, pink lips without paying a little more attention to your lips and mouth.

Exfoliate Your Lips

Before going to bed at night, apply a high-quality lip balm. When you wake up in the morning, you can use a damp washcloth or a lip scrub to gently remove any dead or dry skin that may be on your lips. Exfoliating the lips is a good way to increase blood circulation in that area as well.

Stay Hydrated

One extremely common cause of dry skin is the fact that not enough water has been consumed. Dehydration can wreak havoc on your skin’s health. That is why you need to make sure you are drinking at least eight glasses of water per day. Staying properly hydrated does wonders for your skin and can help make your lips look plump and healthy.

Use The Right Lip Balm

Not all lip balms are created equal. So, before you apply your lip balm, see what ingredients it contains. You want to find lip balms that contain shea butter, cocoa butter, and coconut oil because these create a natural barrier of protection for your lips from the heat and pollution. Other ingredients commonly found in lip balm, such as camphor, can dry your lips out.

Beeswax is another commonly used ingredient in lip balm. Instead of drying out the lips like camphor can, it hydrates them and helps the lips retain moisture. This makes beeswax ideal for dry or chapped lips.

Sun Protection

Just as we have to wear sunscreen to protect our skin, we need to give our lips the same kind of care with adequate sun protection. Keep in mind that even lips can get damaged by harmful UV rays because of sun exposure. Find a lip balm that contains SPF 15 or higher, and reapply it hourly for the best results.

Try Grapefruit Oil

Another way to boost circulation in the lip area is to use grapefruit oil.

Simply mix the grapefruit oil with a carrier oil like coconut oil for an easy DIY lip balm you can apply throughout the day. All it takes is a couple of drops of grapefruit oil for your lips to reap its benefits.

If you want to have healthy lips, remember to stay hydrated and exfoliate your lips a few times a week. See to it that you use a lip balm with SPF too.

Meta: To keep your lips soft and healthy, you need to focus on staying hydrated, using the right products, and exfoliating regularly.

Personalizing Your Skincare

When we aim for a more personalized skincare routine, we can take full advantage of the products we use because they will be more suitable to our skincare needs and problems.

Benefits Of Personalized Skincare
When we personalize our beauty products, we know that the products we choose to use are free of ingredients that could ultimately cause skin sensitivity, reactions, and breakouts. Doing so can help us achieve any skincare goal, whether it is to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, prevent breakouts, or improve the overall tone of our skin.
When it comes to skincare, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. At Utama Spice, we understand this and have created a DIY shop that allows you to get the exact products that you want.

DIY Skincare
Our Utama Spice location in Jakarta has an interactive DIY skincare area where customers have the opportunity to make personalized lip balms, body scrubs, body mists, and bath salts. They can even customize liquid soaps by adding in some of their favorite scents. So not only will you know the ingredients you are putting into each product, but you will have the chance to personalize their aromas as well.

Choosing Your Ingredients
In addition to choosing your favorite scents, you are also selecting the ingredients. When doing this, keep in mind your skin type and what you are hoping to achieve.
For example, if you have dry, chapped skin or want to encourage hair growth, then jojoba oil is an ingredient you may want to add to lotions and shampoos. Jojoba oil is also good to incorporate into face and hand lotions as well as cleansing products.
For an anti-aging lotion, consider adding tamanu oil. It is used in many anti-aging products, and it is rich in fatty acids. It helps keep the skin moisturized and also contains antioxidants that can fight against damage caused by free radicals.
As you can see, the options are endless when it comes to personalizing your skincare routine. Use the DIY areas in our store to find what will work best for your skin and body.

Meta: Personalized skincare is targeted to your own unique needs and can help you have the best complexion. You can opt for jojoba oil, tamanu oil, and more.

Environmental Protection For Your Skin

Every day of our lives, we are exposing our skin to harmful pollutants. To combat those and the harmful effects they can have on our skin, it is important to choose natural skin care products designed to protect and nourish our skin.

Daily Pollution
Our skin is often exposed to the sun’s harmful rays and pollution. These factors all work together to create oxidative damage in the skin. This can ultimately break down our skin’s collagen and damage the protective barrier we have.
A damaged skin barrier means we will be more prone to the negative effects of various elements around us. Harmful free radicals can lead to increased skin cancer risk, premature aging, and other forms of skin damage.

Air Pollution
Air pollution can accelerate skin aging. This includes exposure to particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, hydrocarbons, and ozone in the air. All of this can increase inflammation and damage the skin. Over time, it can lead to premature aging, sagging skin, and fine lines and wrinkles.

Vitamins E And C
Vitamins E and C are antioxidants that can help neutralize the free radicals causing the premature breakdown of the collagen and elastin in our skin. A serum with vitamin E can prep the skin at the beginning of the day and offer protection.
To combat the effects of aging skin due to environmental factors, we should focus on products designed to improve the skin’s elasticity, such as argan oil. This boosts cell production and promotes healthy skin. Argan oil can also help keep the skin hydrated.

The Power Of Antioxidants
Another good way to protect the skin throughout the day is by using a lotion rich in antioxidants like coconut oil. An outdoor lotion with natural ingredients can moisturize the skin as it protects it. The skin quickly absorbs coconut oil, and the addition of essential oils like citronella, neem, and clove oils can also help repel insects, offering even more protection while outdoors.

Lip Protection
Lip protection is just as important as protecting the rest of our skin from environmental stressors. A lip balm containing lemon oil can nourish the skin while reducing cell damage. It also contains moisturizing and nourishing vitamin E and beeswax, and it can be applied as often as needed throughout the day.

Bottom Line
Look for natural products without any chemical additives that can create a protective barrier for your skin. This will help keep out and combat environmental dangers that may threaten our health.

Meta: From air pollution to free radicals, many elements can negatively affect our skin unless we protect ourselves with argan oil, vitamin C, and more.

Why Fewer Products May Equal Better Results

The old adage, “less is more” is certainly something to consider even when it comes to beauty products. Sometimes, you will find that too many products can actually irritate the skin and cause more problems you will need to find solutions for.
Here’s the solution: Use fewer products to experience better results.
We can even go as far as calling it the Marie Kondo Effect, except we are moving from tidying up our kitchens and closets to nailing down our skincare routines. Skincare in 2020 is all about fewer steps, fewer ingredients, and more transparency. Today, we will see how we can edit our shelf down to just a few of our favorite products.

Why Less Is More
More certainly doesn’t equate to better when it comes to our skin. Not only can we achieve healthy skin with fewer products, but it also allows us to cut down on the time it spends for us to go through our skincare routine each day.
When choosing products, you want to focus on those that address your skin’s texture, tone, and softness.

Morning Routine With Less
Try changing up your morning routine. Start by washing your face with a gentle cleanser that is appropriate for your skin type. If you have acne-prone skin, you should reach for a facial wash with all-natural ingredients and effectively wash away dirt and makeup and prevent breakouts.
You should then exfoliate your skin. This can be done a few times a week to rid the skin of any dead skin cells and other contaminants that can cause redness, irritation, and inflammation. A 100% natural face serum can also be used to hydrate and smooth the skin and protect it without any chemical additives like perfume.

Evening Routine With Less
For your evening routine, use the same facial wash you used in the morning. You can then apply the same serum as you did before as well, followed by a moisturizer that doesn’t contain perfume. These steps all use fewer products but can go a long way in balancing your skin tone, cleansing the skin of impurities, and locking in moisture.

Face and body clay masks can also be used to detoxify the skin and remove the outer dead layers that threaten to clog our pores and cause dry skin.
As you can see, you don’t need to have a cabinet full of beauty products to get the results you desire. The less you put on your face, the better. For this reason, you should find a few high-quality and all-natural skincare products you can use that target your specific skin type. A good cleanser, serum, moisturizer, and face mask are all you need for a well-balanced skincare routine.
With fewer products, there is less chance of your skin becoming irritated and more chance that the few products you use will do the job as intended without overdrying or irritating the skin.

Meta: Less is more certainly applies to our beauty routines. The fewer products we use without harmful ingredients like perfume, the better the results will be.

The Importance Of Toner And Finding The Best One For Your Skin

Toner is something you can use to help close your pores tightening cell gaps in the skin after you cleanse it. A toner is a good way to reduce the visibility of impurities and environmental contaminants that try to make their way into the skin.

Toner Versus Face Serum
To understand the importance of toner, we also need to take a closer look at the differences between it and a serum. A face serum is a concentrated dose of exfoliants that moisturize while helping to heal the skin and it targets specific skincare problems such as acne, aging, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles.
Serums are more beneficial when it comes to combatting aging, while toners are best used to hydrate and balance your skin as it is right now.

Benefits Of Toner
You should use a toner after cleansing your face so it can shrink pores and remove any excess oil from the face. This means it is especially beneficial to acne-prone skin. The toner also forms an additional protective layer on the surface of the skin while helping reduce environmental contaminants.

Applying Toner
To apply toner, wash your face as you normally would with a cleanser or face wash. You then need to pat your skin dry and apply a small amount of toner to a cotton ball or pad. Let the toner sit on the skin and dry naturally. Once the toner has had time to dry, you can then apply a moisturizer to complete the process.

Importance Of Toning The Skin
No matter your skin type, toner is important to include in your skincare routine because it helps you acquire a more balanced pH, which is essential to the health of your skin. When you use a cleanser and toner in your routine, you are effectively ridding it of makeup, pollutants, dead skin cells, and oils that accumulate on the skin throughout the day.
When we let those pollutants stay on and in our skin, they get trapped in our pores and make our pores appear even larger. A good toner will balance our pH level, thoroughly cleanse our pores, prep our skin for the maximum absorption of our moisturizer, and soothe the skin.

Choosing A Skin Toner
When choosing the right toner for your skin, there are a few things to note:

Dry Skin: Choose a toner that can also gently exfoliate and hydrate. It should contain soothing ingredients like vitamin E and antioxidants.

Combination Or Normal Skin: Choose a toner that will help replenish moisture and help to soften the skin.

Sensitive Skin: Opt for an alcohol-free toner that is gentle and free of chemicals. You can add a few drops of lavender essential oil to some witch hazel to make your own facial toner.

Oily Skin: Choose a toner that will gently exfoliate the skin and eliminate dead surface cells. You can also mix a few drops of lavender essential oil with witch hazel to create your own facial toner. This mixture has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that can help reduce redness and irritation.
Witch hazel is a multipurpose product used to reduce excess skin oil while sealing in the skin’s natural moisture. It also helps protect skin cells against sun damage and remove toxins.

Meta: With the right toner, you can restore balance to your skin and brighten your complexion. It can work with other skincare products like a face serum.

The Beauty Of Refillable Products And Refill Stations

There is a growing problem in the beauty industry today, and that problem is plastic. From shampoo and conditioner bottles to packaging for makeup, facial cleansers, and more, many beauty companies have been significantly contributing to plastic pollution in the world.
For this reason, we have decided to make refill stations readily available to our customers at Utama Spice.
People today are looking for less packaging and more eco-friendly and sustainable products. Some brands have chosen to go completely plastic-free, while others have looked for other more sustainable solutions to this growing problem.

What Are Refillable Products?
With refillable product options, you can get closer to achieving a zero-waste lifestyle. For products you use every day and products you constantly purchase, it might be a good idea to consider how more environmentally friendly it can be to simply refill the bottles of those products rather than purchasing an entirely new bottle.
It is a great way to save some money as well on your favorite skincare products. With our Utama Spice refill locations, you can refill any bottle with your favorite Utama Spice product and save on packaging, save money, and save the planet.

Benefits Of Refill Stations
As we already mentioned, there are tons of savings involved when you visit the refill stations at our stores. When you choose to refill products like liquid soaps, you are significantly reducing the amount of packaging waste you throw out without having to compromise on the price or quality of the products you are refilling. You will still be getting your favorite Utama Spice products, just without the extra packaging.
It also allows for more sustainability. Refill stations promote sustainability regarding the three pillars: the economy, the environment, and social impact. While the concept is not new, it has evolved into something that more people have become interested in. And to fulfill this renewed interest in refillable products, we have opened another refill station to provide our customers the opportunity to try it out and see the difference it makes for themselves.

Refillable Product Options
Running low on your favorite Utama Spice shampoo or conditioner? Maybe you need a refill on your liquid soaps. If so, come on down to one of our refill stations and discover the eco-friendly impact you can have on the environment.
The refill program charges by the gram and if you forget to bring your container in with you or want to start fresh, we have bottles available for purchase.
With our refill programs, you are becoming more environmentally conscious and showing how much you love and understand nature.

Meta: Refillable products such as liquid soaps and refill stations can help you save money and the environment and start leading a zero-waste lifestyle.

Why Clean Beauty Is Becoming A Trend

In today’s world, more and more consumers want to be able to recognize and pronounce the ingredients that are in their favorite beauty products. They want to know what they are using while also shifting their focus toward more sustainable and eco-friendly products. Fewer ingredients can have less of an impact on our environment.
Let’s look into why clean beauty is becoming a trend and find out how you can achieve a more natural Bali skincare routine.

Why Is Clean Beauty So Popular?
The word “clean” can mean different things to different people as well as brands. The term itself is not regulated in the beauty industry; therefore, there is no single definition. Each brand comes out with their own interpretation of clean beauty while using ingredients that they feel are natural and acceptable.
Clean beauty is popular because people are looking for products that are free of toxins and chemicals and more sustainable and safer to use.

Ingredients To Avoid
While there is still some disagreement as to which ingredients shouldn’t be considered as part of a clean beauty program, there are two that are more universally accepted as ingredients that should be avoided. Those two ingredients are parabens and SLS.
Parabens are the preservatives used in many products to keep them from going bad. SLS is what removes oils and produces the lather in some of the products we use such as shampoo and body wash.
Those two are common when it comes to beauty products, but they can irritate the skin. Parabens have also been linked to cancer.

Purchasing Clean Beauty Products
Clean beauty is becoming a trend in Bali skincare because it offers a safer and more natural way to take care of our skin and body. However, is it a trend you want to follow? For consumers, it is important to know and understand what products and ingredients they are using, and they are becoming more aware of what is considered harmful.

When it comes down to it, clean and non-toxic ingredients will prove to be better for the health of our skin. So if you are interested in healthy skin and a more youthful appearance, then clean beauty is a trend you will definitely want to consider.
Clean beauty products like those you can find at Utama Spice are mindfully created and produced without the inclusion of harmful or toxic ingredients. The ingredients in these clean beauty products are ethically sourced and made with a healthy body and environment in mind.

Meta: Clean beauty is an emerging trend in Bali skincare as more people are looking for ethically sourced and safe ingredients to use in their beauty products.

Benefits Of Seaweed To The Skin

Seaweed offers many unique benefits when it comes to natural skincare, including a clear complexion, hydrated skin, and an overall healthier appearance. This is all thanks to the soothing and anti-aging properties of this powerful ingredient.
Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of seaweed to the skin.

Hydration
Seaweed is full of humectants. These can draw in moisture from the environment. Seaweed also contains vitamin E, which is good for hydrating the skin. This mix of vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and antioxidants can greatly benefit your skin and body. The fatty acids help maintain the skin’s barrier and polysaccharides, including alginic acid, which helps lock moisture in the skin.

Exfoliation
Seaweed can also prove to be a good exfoliant for the skin. Some seaweed like red seaweed or Corallina officinalis can help gently remove dead and loose skin cells from the surface of our skin.
Brightens The Skin
If you have brown spots or other pigment problems, seaweed can help reduce pigment production and brighten the skin.

Heals Acne
If you have acne, seaweed is useful for soothing the skin and combatting the inflammation that is commonly associated with acne breakouts and rosacea. Seaweed has anti-inflammatory properties along with natural minerals, including magnesium and zinc. All of this can help improve redness in sensitive skin as well while also shielding the skin from environmental conditions by creating a protective barrier.

Diminishes Wrinkles
Seaweed is great for anti-aging as well because it is a rich source of natural antioxidants like vitamin C and amino acids that promote collagen production. This helps smooth fine lines and wrinkles and gives you a more youthful appearance.

Regulates Oil Production
Some seaweed has also been found to decrease oil production in the skin. Others have also been shown to decrease bacteria that have to do with acne.

How To Use It
As you can see, there are many advantages to using seaweed for the skin. Not only is it packed with antioxidants and humectants, but it can also be used for exfoliation, anti-aging, and acne. It is soothing for irritated skin and can create a protective barrier to protect the skin even more.
For those reasons, it is used in many different beauty products, including cleansers, moisturizers, scrubs, and anti-aging solutions. It works well for a variety of skin types, including dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. That’s why many people can benefit from incorporating seaweed into their natural skincare regimen.

Meta: If you are looking for an ingredient that can improve your natural skincare regimen, then seaweed is the perfect option to consider.

The Benefits Of Seaweed Farming

Considered one of the least damaging forms of aquaculture for the environment, seaweed farming provides several benefits. Also known as kelp farming, it is the practice of cultivating and harvesting seaweed.

Seaweed growth is good for the economy as well as the ocean, and it involves an environmentally friendly process. Seaweed doesn’t require food or any additional attention either, so it is easy to propagate. These plants are 100% natural, and a seaweed farm can create healthy nursing grounds for fish and crustaceans alike.

Now, let’s take a look at some of the bigger benefits of seaweed farming and why it is so important.
Improve Water Quality
An open ocean seaweed farm can improve the water quality significantly, including ocean acidification. The leading cause of ocean acidification is rising carbon dioxide levels, and this can be mitigated through seaweed farming. Seaweed is known for its carbon dioxide uptake ability and storage.

Breakdown Environmental Pollutants
Seaweed farming can also effectively break down environmental pollutants such as excess feed and fish feces that can negatively impact the ecosystem. Nitrogen emissions from salmon farming, for example, can be reused by kelp in the area to help them grow bigger and stronger.

More Efficient Renewable Energy
Increasing seaweed farming and production can lead to biomass, a more efficient form of renewable energy. The growth of seaweed can also lessen the growing competition for land access and freshwater.

Encourages Local Protection
Seaweed farming is important environmentally and encourages locals to protect and value the sea and its resources. It can be an essential form of employment for many, and it can reduce overfishing in the area.

Seaweed Is Important To Many Industries
Seaweed is considered a crucial resource for many industries as more people are looking for 100% natural, healthy, and sustainable ways of doing things. Seaweed or kelp proves to be a sustainable food source, and it is also used in the beauty industry to create different skincare products.
Seaweed promotes collagen production, and it is an ingredient often used in many natural anti-aging skincare products. It can go a long way in calming and moisturizing the skin.
As you can see, there are many benefits of seaweed farming that several industries across the board can take advantage of. Most importantly, it is good for the environment. Not only does it benefit our oceans and ocean life in the ways described above, but even just the presence of a seaweed farm can also help prevent deep-sea bottom trawling in certain areas, which can further protect the seafloor.

Meta: Seaweed farming is beneficial to a number of industries and the environment, and the entire process involved is 100% natural.

Which Oils Are Best for the Body

If you are tired of using conventional moisturizers, then you may want to consider oils that are good for the body and won’t leave behind a greasy or oily feel. The oils we will be talking about today are packed with good ingredients that are best for the body.

Form polyphenols and fatty acids to antioxidants, these oils can help reduce inflammation and give your skin a youthful and healthy glow.

Carrier Oils for the Skin

Carrier oils help heal and moisturize the skin. They can be used alone or in combination with essential oils and have therapeutic benefits for the skin.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil has fatty acids and can create a barrier on the skin to keep moisture locked in. It is naturally antibacterial and antifungal and can help protect the skin from the elements. When applied, the skin readily absorbs it. If you have oilier skin, however, it may prove to be a bit heavy.

Argan Oil

Argan oil is packed with antioxidants and essential fatty acids our body needs. It can be used every day and is non-greasy. It helps treat a variety of skin conditions, including eczema and rosacea. It also improves the skin’s elasticity and combats free radical damage.

Marula Oil

Marula oil can go a long way in improving dry skin, irritation, and inflammation. It is rich in fatty acids and is even said to contain 60 percent more antioxidants than other oil types. It can help protect against the sun and aging. It also contains antimicrobial properties that are perfect for healing and soothing irritated and acne-prone skin.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is very similar to the sebum our skin naturally produces. It can help whether our skin is over or under producing oil and can help balance out our sebum production. This goes to help prevent and heal acne breakouts. It also works as an emollient that can soothe the skin and provide moisture throughout the day.

All of these oils are easily absorbed by the skin and can provide instant moisture when it is needed the most. They are also non-greasy and should not weigh down the skin.

Meta: if you are looking for more natural ways to moisturize and protect the body from free radicals and other damage, then consider which oils are best for the body.

DIY Relaxing Blend for Home Spa

We can’t always find the time to unwind and relax at our local spa, which is why many of us have turned to creating our own relaxing spa experience at home. Not only is it a more affordable spa day option, but it allows for a more customizable experience.

Here are a few DIY relaxing blends you can incorporate into your next home spa experience.

DIY Clay Mask

If you have clogged pores or you are just looking to refresh and brighten your complexion, then this DIY clay mask is definitely something you will want to try out at home.

What You Need

• Bentonite Clay
• Tea Tree Oil
• Apple Cider Vinegar

Directions

1. Start by combining the clay and vinegar. Stir it well.
2. Add three to four drops of tea tree oil. Mix well to get rid of any clumps
3. Apply the mixture to your face, being careful to avoid your eyes and mouth
4. Let the clay mask dry for 10 to 12 minutes before rinsing with warm water

DIY Exfoliant and Scrub

An exfoliant breaks down and scrubs away the impurities on our skin, including dead skin, dirt, and bacteria. Try this DIY scrub for refreshed and younger-looking skin once a week. It works well with combination skin.

What You Need

• ½ cup of extra fine sea salt
• ½ cup fine granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp jojoba oil
• 15-20 drops of essential oil

A good list of essential oils to choose from for all kinds of skin types includes:

• Lavender
• Neroli
• Frankincense
• Ylang Ylang

Directions

1. Combine sea salt and sugar
2. Add in jojoba oil and 15-20 drops of your chosen essential oil
3. Mix well
4. Apply to the face
5. Rinse with warm water

DIY Hair Mask

When applying a hair mask, you want to do so to damp or dry hair. A wide tooth comb can be used to distribute the mask more evenly. This DIY hair mask recipe is suitable for all hair types.

What You Need

• Two parts coconut oil
• One part jojoba oil

Directions

1. Microwave the coconut oil (about a quarter cup) until it is liquefied
2. Stir in the jojoba oil (about two tablespoons)
3. Coat your hair with the oil from the roots to the tips
4. Work it in until the hair is saturated
5. Leave the mask on for about 20 minutes
6. Rinse and shampoo as normal

These DIY recipes are just a small sampling of what you can make at home for a relaxing home spa experience.

Meta: if you want a relaxing spa experience at home, we have a few DIY recipes you will want to try that incorporate your favorite essential oils for a more relaxing and uplifting home spa.

 

Essential Oils for Relaxation

Essential oils are used for a variety of conditions, including pain relief, dry skin, headaches, and even digestive problems, among many others. However, they are also widely used for relaxation and stress relief as well.

Today, we will go over some essential oils for relaxation and how you can use them to take full advantage of everything they have to offer.

Lavender

This essential oil is one of the most popular essential oils because it is so versatile and can help with a number of things. Lavender has a very soothing scent that can be associated with relaxation and sleep.

It is also a natural remedy often used for anxiety. It has sedative effects, can improve your quality of sleep, and elevate your alertness during the day while also relaxing you after a long and stressful day.

You can add a few drops of this oil to your bath water, or you can diffuse it to take full advantage of all of its aromatherapy benefits.

Rose Geranium

This essential oil has a floral scent and has been shown to help reduce stress and anxiety while inducing feelings of relaxation and calmness. Rose Geranium can be diffused to help uplift your mood and help with any symptoms of anxiety and depression you may be feeling.

It can relax both the body and the mind. It can also be combined in a diffuser with a few drops of other essential oils to maximize its benefits, including bergamot, grapefruit, and orange essential oils.

Jasmine

This essential oil is used to reduce the symptoms associated with depression. It can also increase your mental alertness and boost both energy and positivity. It is a natural remedy for stress and to induce feelings of relaxation.

You can apply a few drops of Jasmine essential oil to the skin, rub a few drops onto your wrist, or the nape of your neck to take advantage of its empowering fragrance, or you can diffuse it to take in its relaxing aroma and unwind after a long and stressful day.

Bergamot

This essential oil promotes relaxation and reduces stress. It contains both calming and uplifting properties that can help when your stress levels may be high, and you are unable to relax. You can diffuse bergamot oil to help with stress and tension, apply it to the feet before bedtime to relax and promote better sleep, or combine it with coconut oil and use it for a relaxing topical massage at home.

Using any of the oils above topically or in a diffuser can help you relax, melt away stress, and uplift your mood when you need it the most.

Meta: if you are looking for topical and aromatherapy solutions for your stress levels and finding a more natural way to relax after a long day, then you should consider these essential oils for relaxation.

Meta: if you are looking for topical and aromatherapy solutions for your stress levels and finding a more natural way to relax after a long day, then you should consider these essential oils for relaxation.

Essential Oils for Muscle Pain

You are probably already well aware of all the therapeutic benefits essential oils have to offer, but did you know they could also be essential when it comes to pain relief? Today we will go over some essential oils for muscle pain so that you can find a more natural pain relief solution.

Pain, Tension, and Swelling

If you are experiencing muscle pain, tension, and swelling, then there are a few essential oils you can consider using to combat this. These oils can also be combined to create a more custom blend.

Mint Essential Oil: this essential oil can be used topically to treat muscle and joint pain. It is a cooling and soothing essential oil that promotes good blood circulation. It is packed full of analgesic, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Eucalyptus Oil: This essential oil can also help with muscle pain and swelling. Like mint, it also has a cooling effect when it is used topically and can help reduce swelling and inflammation. It helps increase blood flow and can even help with the mental exhaustion you may be experiencing due to muscle pain.

Pain Relief and Discomfort

If you are only looking for relief from pain and discomfort, you can use one or more of these essential oils to help.

Ginger Essential Oil: this oil has a warming effect for sore muscles and can help with pain relief. It contains a high amount of antioxidants that help prevent cell damage and can also increase circulation.

Clove Essential Oil: this is another essential oil that is often used to alleviate pain. It has a warming effect on sore muscles and can stimulate blood circulation and metabolism.

Muscle Soreness

For muscle soreness, you want to find essential oils that can help alleviate the soreness while also calming and relaxing your body.

Lavender Essential Oil: this oil contains anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that can help treat muscle pain, soreness, and tension. It eases swelling, improves blood circulation, and can help relieve any muscle spasms you are experiencing.

Rosemary Essential Oil: this oil is an all-purpose therapeutic oil that has elevated analgesic properties and can help with muscle aches, pains, and even arthritis.

Meta: if you are experiencing muscle pain and soreness, you will be happy to know that there are several essential oils you can use topically to help relieve your pain.

What Do Body Oils Do?

If you are looking for a way to keep your skin moisturized and nourished throughout the day, then you should consider body oils and what they can do for your body.

Body oils are highly concentrated liquids that glide smoothly onto the skin and can go a long way in enhancing the appearance and quality of our skin.

What is Body Oil Used for?

Body oil is often used as a way to lock moisture into our skin. The oil deeply penetrates the protective barrier of our skin and allows us to maintain a more radiant and healthy glow throughout the day. To maximize the benefits of anybody oil, you should also cleanse and exfoliate the skin before applying it.

Benefits of Body Oil

Body oils typically are not water-based. And since they are oils, they closely resemble the natural oils that are already in our skin. This helps our body readily absorb the oil we apply for moisture and nourishment.

Body oil has also been found to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks when it is used daily. And it only takes a small amount of oil each day, which allows you to stretch your pennies that much further.

Body oil also boosts the hydration of your skin. Adding a few drops to your bathwater can go a long way in moisturizing the skin and locking in the moisture it so desperately needs.

How Often Do You Use Body Oil?

To take full advantage of the nourishing properties offered by body oil, you want to apply it to the skin daily. All you need to do is apply a small amount to your skin after showering or bathing, and this can help seal in the moisture for the entire day.

Once applied, allow the body to air dry, or you can pat yourself dry gently with a towel. You can also use a body oil like Rose Allure for a calming and relaxing massage in the home.

As you can see, body oil is something you can use when you are looking for improved skin hydration. Dry skin? No problem. Lock in the moisture with your favorite body oil each day and experience the results of smoother, softer, and more hydrated skin.

Meta: ever wondered what body oils could do for your skin if you choose to add them to your daily beauty routine? Well, we have the answers and can tell you what body oils can do for your skin.

Ways to Use Body Oil

When introducing new products into our regular beauty regimen, we want to know the proper way to use the products so we can take full advantage of everything they have to offer. We are sure you have heard about body oils at some point.

You may have even considered ditching your body lotion for good body oil. Before you do, though, there are a few things you should know, including the right ways to use body oil.

Add Body Oil to a Bath

If you are a fan of a hot bath at the end of a trying day, then you can add a few drops of your favorite body oil to your bathwater. The oils will moisturize your skin as you soak and relax the stresses of your day away.

Post Shower Application

Before you dry yourself after a shower and while your skin is still damp, you can apply body oil. A small amount of body oil will go a long way. Not only can you enjoy the therapeutic aromatics of good body oil, but you can also take advantage of its moisturizing properties for your skin as well.

Use on Dry Skin

Do you have some especially dry areas of skin that need some attention? Even a small amount of oil targeting these areas can go a long way in healing dry and cracking skin.

Eliminate Stretch Marks

Body oil can penetrate deeply into the skin, which means it is also great when it comes to reducing the appearance of stretch marks. Over time, you will notice a difference as the oil helps promote skin elasticity and can help prevent the stretch marks from showing.

No More Razor Burn

We have all done it at some point or another  cut ourselves while shaving. Well, before we shave, it is important to prep our skin. To do this, apply some body oil to the legs. It helps achieve a smooth and clean shave while cutting down on irritation and razor burn.

Relieve Stress and Headaches

Many body oils have some kind of scent as well, which can go a long way in allowing us to take full advantage of the aromatic qualities of the body oils we use. If you have a headache, you can use lavender body oil on your temples. Not only will it help your headache, but it can also go a long way in relieving stress and producing a calming effect after a long and tedious day.

Meta: There are many ways you can use your favorite body oil to help you de-stress and unwind after a long day or get you set up for a more relaxing day.

Dispelling 5 Myths About Organic Products

Over recent years, people have become more aware of the products they are using on their body and the chemicals that each may contain. With this newfound clarity, more manufacturers are even moving toward more natural products that are organic, free of questionable ingredients, and safer to use.

Myth Number One: All Natural Skincare Is Created Equal

When a label says that a product is all-natural, that doesn’t automatically mean that the product is also organic. For a product to be certified organic, each ingredient needs to be monitored and has to follow organic guidelines.

Organic products need to have between 95% and 100% chemical-free ingredients, while a natural product usually has around 50-70%. However, natural products are still safe and don’t contain harmful preservatives, coloring, harsh chemicals, and pesticides that you would find in commercial beauty products. This means less skin irritation and fewer adverse reactions.

Myth Number Two: Organic Products Aren’t As Effective

People tend to stick to products they are familiar with and don’t always try something new. However, while you may enjoy the temporary results you achieve with commercial products, they may not offer as many long-term benefits and results as organic and more natural products do.

Myth Number Three: There Will Be Bacteria Without Preservatives

If the product is water-based, it is going to need a preservative to help inhibit the growth of bacteria. Oil-based products, on the other hand, do not. Natural cosmetics and other products tend to use organic compounds, such as dehydroacetic acid and benzyl alcohol, that are more widely accepted. These natural preservatives do not contain parabens, formaldehyde, or other harmful substances.

Myth Number Four: Organic Products Are Expensive

If you choose to go with more natural or organic products, one hindrance may be the price. However, natural skincare products aren’t unattainable. Everyone should have access to affordable and good quality products that won’t negatively affect their well-being, and that is a philosophy many companies offering organic skincare options adhere to.

Myth Number Five: Organic Products Don’t Smell As Good

Natural and organic products don’t have to smell medicinal or bad. Essential oils like lavender and peppermint are often used to add calming fragrance to those products. With those essential oils, you also get to reap the many benefits they have for your skin and body.

Before you choose to forego organic or more natural product options, consider the advantages of using these more natural alternatives.

 

Meta: Dispelling the many myths about organic products is necessary when explaining the many benefits one can enjoy by using more natural products.

DIY Body Scrub Using Virgin Coconut Oil

Coconut oil has been linked to many benefits for the skin, including reduced inflammation, moisturized skin, and better healing. Coconut oil contains medium-chain fatty acids and also has antimicrobial properties that can effectively treat acne and protect the skin from any threatening and harmful bacteria.

Below you will find some DIY body scrubs you can make at home using virgin coconut oil.

Coffee Body Scrub

This body scrub contains caffeine which can help improve blood circulation, reduce the appearance of cellulite, and provide a more even tone and appearance for the skin. The skin readily absorbs the coffee scrub and can help prevent premature aging of the skin.

What You Need

• Half a cup of coffee grounds
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ virgin coconut oil

Directions

1. Mix all the ingredients in a container with a lid
2. If any of the mixture is leftover, store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks to prevent molding.
3. Rub onto the skin to exfoliate and rinse clean

Strawberry Scrub for Mature Skin

If you have aging skin, this scrub is ideal. It helps combat skin degradation and premature aging. It is also rich in antioxidants, and Vitamin C can help combat free radicals and boosts collagen production.

What You Need

• 1 cup of raw sugar
• ¼ cup virgin coconut oil
• ¼ cup oats
• ¼ strawberries, pureed

Directions

1. Mash the strawberries using the back of a fork
2. Add the remaining ingredients to the mashed strawberries
3. Apply to the skin and rinse off

Firming Coconut Body Scrub

This recipe gives your skin a boost and helps tone. The lavender contains anti-inflammatory properties to help with any swelling and irritation, the coconut oil hydrates, and the sugar exfoliates.

What You Need

• One cup of brown or white cane sugar
• ¼ cup of coconut oil
• Tablespoon of juniper berries ground down
• One tablespoon of dried lavender or a few drops of lavender essential oil
• 10-15 drops of grapefruit essential oil

Directions

1. Mix all of the ingredients
2. Place the mixture into an airtight container
3. Apply the scrub to the skin and rinse clean

When starting with body scrubs, they should be used once per week. This can gradually increase to three to four times per week as you get used to the exfoliation of the scrubs. If you have sensitive skin, you should discuss exfoliation with your dermatologist.

Meta: Try these DIY body scrubs using virgin coconut oil at home for hydrated and refreshed skin.

What Are Body Oils?

Body oil is smooth and thick yet highly concentrated liquid that can go a long way to enhance the appearance and the quality of our skin. The best oils are natural and free of chemicals. They are instead extracted from roots, fruits, flowers, and leaves.

Benefits of Body Oil

When we look for skincare products to use, we usually want something that is not going to feel greasy or overly heavy on the skin. Body oil, despite its name, is actually very lightweight, nourishing, and protective for the skin.

Body oils also help the skin retain moisture, can help fade stretch marks, and gives you a great way to boost and hydrate your skin.

Body Lotion vs Body Oil

Our skin makes up approximately 91 percent of the body’s surface area and can absorb about 60 percent of what you put onto it. When learning more about body oils, it is important to understand the difference between a body oil and a body lotion.

A lotion is made with oil and water together that is held with an emulsifier. Without the emulsifier, the water and oil will begin to separate. Most body lotions are made up of around 65 percent water, which means it also needs to be preserved to prevent bacteria and mold growth.

Body oils, on the other hand, are made of only oils and contain no water. There is no need for an emulsifier or preservatives. Many body oils are scented with pure essential oils rather than synthetic fragrances like some commercial body lotions.

Why Use Body Oil

Instead of lathering your skin after a shower with a product like a body lotion that contains a good amount of water, you should use body oil that is filled with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and nourishing plant properties that will nourish and hydrate your skin.

Using Body Oil

Body oil can be used for a variety of different skincare needs and can keep your skin moisturized for the whole day. Simply apply body oil to your skin after a morning shower. You will quickly find that it will nourish any dry skin you are experiencing and can protect against any further dryness.

When applying body oil, don’t forget to focus on the driest areas of your body, including your elbows and knees. These parts of your skin often require much more hydration.

Meta: body oils are good to use when you need to hydrate, moisturize, and nourish your skin without weighing it down or making it feel greasy

DIY Face Serum You Can Make at Home

No matter your skin type, you can find essential oils and carrier oils you can mix to create a DIY face serum you can make at home. These serums can be customized according to your needs and can moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.

Recipe One for Dry Skin

What You Need

• Glass bottle
• 2 ounces of Rosehip oil
• 20 drops of lavender oil

Directions

1. Add the carrier oil to the glass bottle
2. Add the 20 drops of lavender oil
3. Roll the bottle in your hands to combine the oils

This face serum contains antifungal properties and can also help reduce any inflammation. It cleanses the skin, minimizes redness, hydrates, and heals irritation as the result of dry and inflamed skin.

Recipe Two for Acne-Prone Skin

What You Need

• Glass Bottle
• 2 ounces of Jojoba oil
• 20 drops of either lemongrass or tea tree oil

Directions

1. Add the carrier oil to the glass bottle
2. Add 20 drops of the essential oil you have chosen
3. Roll the bottle in your hands to combine the oils

Lemongrass is rich in Vitamins A and C and also has astringent properties to help minimize pores and keep the oil levels in the skin balanced. The tea tree oil is an anti-inflammatory and also has antimicrobial properties to help calm redness and soothe irritation.

Recipe Three for Mature Skin

What You Need

• Glass bottle
• 2 tablespoons jojoba oil
• 1 tablespoon rosehip oil
• 2 drops frankincense
• 2 drops patchouli
• 3 drops lavender
• ¼ teaspoon Vitamin E

Directions

1. Put the jojoba, rosehip oil, and Vitamin E into the glass bottle
2. Add the essential oil drops
3. Close the lid and gently shake to combine

This face serum can be applied to the face and neck to achieve a smoother complexion. It also acts as a skin protectant for mature and aging skin.

Recipe Four for Normal and Combination Skin

What You Need

• 20 drops of lavender oil
• 20 drops of tea tree oil
• 20 drops of frankincense
• Splash of witch hazel
• 10 drops of rose essential oil
• Argan Oil

Directions

1. Add the essential oil drops to a dark, glass bottle
2. Top off the bottle with the Argan oil
3. Shake gently to combine

This face serum provides a clean and healthy glow to your skin while hydrating and healing the skin.

Mixing Essential Oils with Your Face Oils  Step by Step Guide

When you blend your essential oils, the easiest way to do so is by filling a one-ounce glass dropper bottle with your carrier oils and then adding the essential oil drops in. You can then screw on the top and give the bottle a quick shake to mix everything. It really doesn’t get any easier.

Step One: Pick the Right Oils

You need to choose oils that are appropriate for your skin type. Some oils are nourishing, while others can clog your pores.

Step Two: Use the Right Amount

In this case, more doesn’t necessarily equate to better. Face oils are concentrated, so a little bit definitely goes a long way. We recommend using 6 drops of your essential oils total. However, some may find that three drops are more than enough.

Step Three: The Application

Once you have determined which oils and how much to mix, it is time to apply the face oil. Layering oils will not allow you to take full advantage of their benefits because they won’t penetrate into the skin as deeply. Apply the face oil you have mixed first after cleansing and toning the skin and before applying any makeup.

Step Four: Rub the Face Oil In

Now you will want to smooth the face oil along your skin and rub it in completely for full absorption. Make sure the oils get evenly spread across your face and neck area.

Customizing Your Face Oils

Once you have determined the right face oils to work with your specific skin type, you can mix them together. You can mix two different oils together if you find that your skin requires two different things.

For example, if you have dry skin but also have issues with a loss of skin elasticity, don’t be afraid to use equal parts frankincense oil with jojoba oil.

The frankincense can boost the radiance of your skin and protect skin cells while encouraging new cell growth, while jojoba provides you with Vitamins A, D, and E and can hydrate dry skin.

Meta: Mixing essential oils with your face oils is easy as long as you take the time to find the right oils for your skin type.

Face Oils for Your Skin Type

Finding the right face oil for your skin type allows you to take full advantage of everything the oil has to offer without the threat of adverse effects. For example, if you have acne-prone skin, you want to avoid any oils that are heavier and can clog the pores.

You should also consider the comedogenic rating of the oils you choose to use because this is what determines that oil’s ability to clog the pores. The higher the number, the higher the chances are that the oil will clog the pores. The comedogenic scale is between 0 and 5. Non-comedogenic oils will not clog the pores.

Here are a few of the best face oils for your skin type to consider adding to your skincare routine.

Name of Oil	Comedogenic Rating
Rosehip Oil	1
Argan Oil	0
Marula	4
Castor	1
Jojoba	2
Tamanu	2

 

For Aging Skin

When we age, our skin produces less oil, and our skin can dry out much more easily. When our skin dries out, the wrinkles on our face become more pronounced. Good face oil can help reduce the appearance of these wrinkles and contain antioxidants that can get through the skin very quickly. This can prevent water loss and keep the skin hydrated.

Rosehip oil and argan oil are ideal choices for aging skin for these reasons. The antioxidants contained in these oils will boost your skin’s collagen production while strengthening its elasticity.

For Dry Skin

When you have dry skin, you are producing less sebum, and this can cause the skin to begin cracking, peeling, and becoming itchy. To combat this, you want to find a face oil containing oleic acid to rehydrate the skin, lock in the moisture, and lessen any irritation you may be experiencing.

Marula oil is rich in omega fatty acids and can go a long way in conditioning dry skin. It can also help reduce any redness. Since it is a lighter weight oil, it will not feel like it weighs down the skin. It has a higher rating but keeps the skin hydrated.

For Oily Skin

If you feel that your skin has a greasy appearance, your pores are more visible, and your skin looks shiny, then you probably have oily skin. Face oil can help control the excess secretion of sebum and can help control an oily appearance.

Tamanu oil is good for oily skin because it is only slightly comedogenic. It is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants.

For Acne Prone Skin

Oily skin may also lead to acne-prone skin, irritation, and clogged pores. Face oils can help nourish the skin and provide a protective barrier it needs. Rosehip oil again is good for this skin type because it can treat inflamed and red skin. It contains phenols that don’t clog the pores. It is both antibacterial and antifungal.

Castor oil is also a good choice for acne-prone skin because it is antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. The ricinoleic acid helps inhibit bacteria growth and can also enhance the skin’s softness and smoothness.

Combination Skin

If you have a mix of different skin types, it may be difficult to nail down the best oil. You need to find an oil that can easily adapt to your different skin types. Jojoba oil can control oily skin while also moisturizing any dry areas you have.

Marula oil contains antioxidant properties that protect against environmental stressors and is easily absorbed by the skin.

No matter your skin type, you can find an oil that can help. Just consider your unique skin needs to nail down the best face oil for your skin type.

Meta: Choosing the right face oils for your skin type can make all the difference in your complexion and the health of your skin.

Different Ways You Can Use Oils as Part of a Skincare Routine

Our skin needs moisture, so we need to find products that allow for this moisture and hydration. Oil is just one way we can do this.

Oil has several benefits for the skin, including reducing the appearance of wrinkles, hydration for dry skin, acts as a skin protectant, helps shrink enlarged pores, and so much more.

How else can we use them? Today we will look at all the different ways you can use oils as part of a skincare routine.

• Use in Body Lotion: Adding a few drops of oil into your body lotion can help the lotion go on more smoothly and can allow for more hydration for your skin.
• For Sunburns: If you spent a bit too much time out in the sun and didn’t use enough sunscreen, then oil can help hydrate the dried out and burnt skin and can also help the skin heal faster. You will find you won’t peel as easily either.
• Cuticle Oil: Oil can also be used on dry cuticles because of the fatty acids it contains.
• Makeup Remover: Oils can lift the makeup off your face easily without the need to scrub, which can ultimately irritate the skin.
• Makeup Primer: Oils can also be added to your primer or foundation to give you a more hydrated glow. Just give the oil time to absorb before putting on the rest of the makeup.
• Boost Your Moisturizer: Adding a few drops of oil to your favorite moisturizer also allows you to reap all the benefits the oil has to offer.
• Hair Oil: Oils help seal the hair’s cuticles and work as a heat protectant. The fatty acids in the oil replace the lipids in fine hair, as well.

Best Oils for Your Skin

Now you must be wondering what the best oils for your skin may be and which oils you can use in all the ways we mentioned above. For smooth, radiant, and healthy skin, consider the following oils as part of your skincare routine.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is versatile and can be used for a number of things. It is commonly used in cosmetics and can help calm itchy and irritated skin. It can moisten the lips, fight fungus on your feet, and also makes a great moisturizer for the skin.

Virgin coconut oil has been found to act as a barrier for the skin and can help improve the skin’s appearance.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is considered an anti-inflammatory. It also helps regulate sebum production. It is very similar to the natural sebum our body already produces. When jojoba oil is used on the skin, it can soothe and moisturize and keep the skin from looking oily. It also helps combat clogged pores and acne.

Rosehip Oil

This oil is filled with essential fatty acids and antioxidants that are helpful for tissue and cell regeneration in the skin. Rosehip oil also helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles when used in a regular skincare routine.

Tamanu Oil

This oil has been found to help with acne-prone skin and can greatly benefit wrinkles. Tamanu oil is rich in fatty acids and keeps the skin moisturized. It also contains antioxidants to help combat damage from free radicals.

Introducing these oils into a regular skincare routine can boost the health and appearance of your skin and also allows you to reap the full benefits that each of these natural oils has to offer.

 

Meta: Using oil as part of a regular skincare routine helps us take advantage of every benefit these oils have to offer our skin.

How to Find the Right Face Oil Combination for Your Skin

Choosing to incorporate face oils into your daily skincare routine is a good choice if you are prone to dry and dehydrated skin and are looking for a healthier complexion.

However, if you fail to choose the right oil combination for your skin, it can result in pores becoming clogged, breakouts, and other skin irritation.

So, how do you find the right face oil combination for your skin? Read on to find out.

Mixing Face Oils

While most skin types will find face oils can hydrate enough on their own, it is still safe and effective to choose to mix your face oils into your moisturizer or layer them under your moisturizer.

Our bodies require different nutrients, and our skin will greatly benefit from using different oil blends rather than sticking to just one.

Boosting Moisture

If you need to boost your skin’s moisture, then mixing in non-fragrant face oil into your moisturizer or serum is a good way to accomplish this. However, avoid mixing your face oil with a moisturizer containing SPF because this can ultimately dilute the effectiveness of the SPF.

Oils You Can Mix

When mixing face oils, stay away from anything fragrant that can cause irritation. Instead, stick to jojoba oil, argan, rosehip, geranium, and Vitamin E oils. Argan oil is a fast-absorbing oil and is great to combat aging skin.

Grapeseed oil is good for oily skin because it is very lightweight and also high in Vitamin C. Jojoba oil, coconut oil, and sweet almond oil are all high in antioxidants and Vitamin E. However, you should be careful with these oils because they can cause breakouts in some people.

When you combine carrier oils with essential oils, you are creating a face oil blend that can be tailored to the unique needs of your skin type.

The following are oils you can choose to combine if they correspond with your current skincare needs.

• Rosehip Oil. This nourishing oil helps refine skin texture and also tones the skin. It contains antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory compounds along with Vitamins A, C, and E.
• Lavender Oil. This essential oil can help regenerate skin cells and is ideal for use on aging skin. It also helps reduce the appearance of sunspots and scarring.
• Frankincense Oil. This oil is good for use on acne-prone skin. It contains antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compounds and makes for a powerful astringent.
• Ylang Ylang Oil. This oil helps control your skin’s oil production, which can help minimize irritation and breakouts. It regenerates skin cells, gives your skin a more youthful glow, and helps prevent the signs of aging.

As you can see, there are many oils you can incorporate into your daily skincare routine to provide your skin with a boost of nutrients and hydration it needs to stay healthy.

 

Meta: Finding the right face oil combination for your skin can make all the difference in its appearance and health.

What Are Face Oils and How Do You Use Them?

If your skin is dehydrated and in great need of moisturization and hydration, then face oils may be just what you need to include in your skincare routine.

What Are Face Oils?

Face oils are quick-absorbing and full of nutrients that can deeply penetrate the skin.

Oils are also considered emollients which is what allows for intensive and long lasting hydration, unlike creams and ointments that can’t penetrate as deeply. Oils also add a protective barrier to the skin.

However, oils shouldn’t be the only thing used to combat dry and dehydrated skin. Face oils should be used in combination with other moisturizing ingredients, including hyaluronic acid and glycerin.

A good moisturizer contains both oil and water. The cells will drink up the oil for protection and lubrication, which is an integral part of maintaining a healthy complexion and skin.

How Do You Use Face Oils?

Face oils can easily be mixed in with your current moisturizer, but if you want to include face oils as a big part of your skincare routine, you want to consider using them before you moisturize.

Coconut oil is one face oil that is ideal for those prone to breakouts. This is because coconut oil sits on top of the skin for hours. Heavier oils don’t allow the skin to breathe and can cause clogged pores, breakouts, and irritation.

Face oils should also be applied to the skin before foundation. If you have a dry skin type, doing this can help boost your skin nourishment. All you have to do is dab on a few drops of your face oil and smooth it over the face and neck before applying your foundation.

If you use moisturizer, apply the moisturizer to the skin first and then dab on your face oil after. This allows the water to melt into the skin instead of evaporating. Moisturizers are a mix of oil and water.

Other Tips for Using Face Oil

When using a face oil, make sure to allow the oil to fully absorb before you apply any makeup. This helps you achieve a healthy and more natural glow to your skin.

Face oils should also be used once in the morning and once at night and can be the last step of any nighttime skincare routine.

Start slowly when introducing face oils into your routine to see how your skin responds.

You should also consider the unique needs of your skin type before using a face oil. Jojoba, aloe vera, and marula are all good face oils to try when you also want to kill bacteria, shed dead skin cells, and revitalize your skin.

Meta: If you are looking for healthy skin and a better complexion, face oil can hydrate and smooth the skin when used properly.

How To Use Hand Sanitizer Properly

Hand sanitizer with 100% natural ingredients is a good way to kill germs, and it is a good alternative for when handwashing with soap and water cannot be done. However, hand sanitizer will only work if you are applying it correctly.

Many of us actually apply hand sanitizer the wrong way, leaving us vulnerable to the very germs we think we are killing.

Wrong Application
If you are someone that squirts hand sanitizer on your hands and rub it in quickly, or if you just clap your hands together, the product may prove to be ineffective. You should also avoid using small amounts of hand sanitizer on your hands before air drying without rubbing it in or only rubbing your hands for a few seconds.

For hand sanitizer to be effective, it needs to be thoroughly applied to the skin. Friction is an important part of the process. When you rub the hand sanitizer into your skin, the friction as a result of doing so helps loosen and lift away the microbes that are on your hands.

Not applying enough hand sanitizer is another common mistake people make as well. You want to use at least a dime-sized portion of hand sanitizer for it to be effective against germs.

Right Application
Now that you know the common mistakes to avoid, let’s look at the proper way of applying hand sanitizer. Before using the product, make sure your hands are free from dirt or grease. It won’t be effective at cleaning those substances.

You then need to apply a dime-sized amount of hand sanitizer onto the palm of one hand. Rub your hands together, making sure to distribute the hand sanitizer on both of them. Make sure to get in between the fingers and around the nail beds.

See to it that you continue this rubbing action for at least thirty seconds and then allow your hands to absorb the hand sanitizer and dry completely. Do not touch anything until your hands have dried.

If you choose to use spray hand sanitizer, make sure to spray your hands thoroughly and follow through with the same rubbing motions to ensure proper distribution.

As you can see, applying hand sanitizer with 100% natural ingredients the right way takes only under a minute to do. It can go a long way in keeping your hands clean and germ-free.

Meta: If you fail to use hand sanitizer properly, it can ultimately prove to be ineffective at keeping germs at bay.

Some Innovative Ways To Use Hand Sanitizer You May Not Know About

Hand sanitizer is not just something you can use to sanitize your hands and practice natural skin care. There are so many other uses for it that you may not have known about before. Today, we will walk you through a few of the more innovative ways to use hand sanitizer.

Eliminate Marker Stains And Scuffs

Marker stains can be a pain to remove, especially if you have tried everything you have in the home to get rid of them only to find that nothing works. Try using your hand sanitizer!

Apply the hand sanitizer to the edge and toward the middle of the stain you need to remove, and let it sit for at least five minutes. Once the time is up, wipe it away. For harder surfaces, you may need to let it sit for at least ten minutes.

The same process can also be used to remove tough scuff marks from surfaces like flooring, countertops, and even your shoes.

Clean And Sanitize Household Items

Hand sanitizer containing at least 70% alcohol can be used to clean and disinfect different items around the home. For example, you can use it on different surfaces, including countertops, sinks, faucets, doorknobs, and gadgets. It can be sprayed on, and it dries quickly.

Remove Stubborn Stickers

If you have a price tag or any other kind of sticker you need to remove, then hand sanitizer can help you do so. The alcohol will help get through the adhesive of the sticker. Simply rub it into the sticker, let it sit for a few minutes, and then scrape the sticker off.

Relieve Ingrown Nails

If you are dealing with ingrown nails or hair, then you can also use a natural hand sanitizer to clean and disinfect the affected area. It can eliminate bacteria that cause inflammation too.

Quick Deodorant Substitute

Finally, hand sanitizer can also be used in place of deodorant when you find yourself in a bind. It can quickly and effectively kill odor-causing bacteria and other germs until you can get to the store for some deodorant.

As you can see, with so many hand sanitizer uses, you would be doing yourself a disservice not to have it in your arsenal for hygiene and natural skin care purposes.

 

Meta: Hand sanitizer can be used for many applications around the home, including as a deodorant substitute and disinfecting cleaner for surfaces and gadgets.