RE: Homemade cosmetics
Hmmm, I'll leave that to someone else - I'm not sure about very sensitive skin as you need to be very gentle and careful about what you use.
The neals yard book is very good and full of recipes, likewise pure Plant skincare by Carolyn Stubbin - that's my favourite 'diy' book for suggestions, recipes and helpful advice.
Amethyst x
RE: Homemade cosmetics
:)Hello Moran,
What a pain shaving is!or so my boyfriend tells me:D
I would try and perhaps address your eczema first. Have you thought about seeing a homeopath? (you might find once you sort your eczema out all the other things calm down)
For dry skin, drink more water and use a goodmoisturizer in tune with your skin type.
As for trapped hair follicles i would say you need to exfoliate in between shaving.
Please note: due to your eczemaI wouldnt mess about too much with your face.
Good luck
[sm=sandrine.gif]Rachel
RE: Homemade cosmetics
thanks both for the recommendations
RE: Homemade cosmetics
I've been experimenting w/ carrier oils. I use sweet almond oil for my acne & trying it out for my under eye circles. It is also good for eczema. Jojoba, avocado, rosehip seed oil are all good ones too. Not sure if you want to try oils. I was skeptical 'cos I breakout but they actually do help inflamed skin. My mom is trying some out 'cos she has eczema as well & she's had good luck w/ the sweet almond.
As for shaving, my husband bought Shave Secret (can look it up on the 'net). It's all natural; only need a few drops. He doesn't have razor bumps& surprisingly doesn't cut himself!! Women can use it too. We both have curly hair so tend to get ingrowns a lot & have found we still get them, but not nearly as bad.
For a gentle exfoliating I use baking soda mixed in water.
I'm nota professional; just sharing what has helped us out.
ReinaRoelle
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I'd be really interested inhow you get on using sweet almond oil on under eye circles.I have very pale skin so my dark circles really stand out!!I make my own face packs and salt scrubs too, I like to know what I'm putting on my skin!!