Spring has finally sprung and with it comes the need for a bit of deforestation (as my husband likes to call it!) so we can expose our limbs after months of hibernation without looking like we are still wearing a pair of woolly tights! Once the growth has been removed via whatever means necessary (I was just discussing ... read more
Sacred Blue Lotus – Skin Care of the Ancients
Nymphaea caerulea, better known as the blue lotus flower, is actually a gift to the world. Originally found on the banks of the river Nile, the Nymphaea caerulea, also called the blue lily, today is found all over the world including the Indian sub-continent. This beautiful blue flower is considered sacred by Indians, ... read more
Beautiful skin from the inside out
How many of you take great care of your skin, spend a bucket load of money and time on potions and lotions in the never ending search for the perfect complexion? Well, while it is great to keep your skin hydrated on the outside, its whats inside that really counts. After all you are what you eat.. So you might be sitting ... read more
DIY Sleepy Time Pillow Spray
Whether you’re dealing with a lot of stress during the day, you’re very busy, or not busy at all, a good night’s sleep is essential to a productive and enjoyable day and your over all health and well being. Having a good nights sleep makes all the difference to how you handle situations during the day, whether at work or ... read more
The ugly truth behind fragrance oils
How many people buy a particular beauty product (skin care, soap, hair care etc) because it smells sooooo good? I used to do this myself ( lurrved coconut and lime body lotions and herbal essences shampoos and conditioners!) until I got quite ill with endometriosis and took a good look at what was the cause of the ... read more
DIY ‘Miracle’ Eye Gel
One thing we love about DIY beauty recipes is how simple they generally are to create. One particularly simple thing to make is an eye gel. They are wonderful for decreasing puffiness & hydrating tired skin. Add some almond oil and you have a gel which can help diminish dark circles! Pop in a drop of lavender oil to ... read more
Why we won’t make natural sunblock….
Being summer in Australia, it is no surprise that we have had many requests to make an all natural *sunblock for friends and their families. The reason we have been asked this is that the overwhelming majority of sunscreens on the market today are, well…….horrific. A 2007 document from the FDA stated that: “The FDA is ... read more
Liquid Bastille Soap Experiment
Liquid Bastille Soap Experiment We had been asked many times if we were going to create a face wash and body wash and after a lot of research, experimenting & pondering whilst having a shower (not together!! ) we decided to have a go at making our own bastille liquid soap to use as a base for our new products. You ... read more
Facial Steaming Recipes
A good old facial steam is a great way to unclog pores and detox your skin. Here at Bare Beauty we are especially fond of the herbal steam baths. Nothing better than going out and picking a bunch of herbs from your garden and sitting over a bowl of steaming water for 5 minutes. Its a great way to get a bit of 'Me' time as ... read more
DIY facial cleansers and masks
We get a lot of people telling us of trouble they have had (Sarah being one) with so called sensitive skin cleansers which seemed to have quite a bit of suds and left their skin feeling tight & dry. We all know that oily skin is less prone to premature aging than dry skin, so why would you strip your skin of precious ... read more
