Hey everyone, and welcome to my little corner of the internet dedicated to all things plant-based skincare! I'm so excited to have you here.
Now, let's get down to brass tacks (or should I say, brassica oils?). I love homemade, plant-based skincare. Seriously, I'm obsessed. But here's the thing: I rarely, if ever, buy products from big brand skincare companies. Why? Well, let me tell you…
It all boils down to control. I want to know exactly what's going on my skin. It's my face, after all! And honestly, most commercial skincare products read like a chemistry textbook I flunked in high school. Who needs a 20-syllable ingredient they can't pronounce? Not me.
One of my biggest pet peeves is a product with way too many essential oils. They're all the rage, I know. But my skin? Too many essential oils and it throws a major tantrum. Super sensitive, allergy-prone – the whole shebang. So, if I can't control the ingredients, I can't control the reactions. And nobody wants a face that looks like a tomato exploded.
Bye, Bye Big Brand Skincare Products
These days, I don't even bother wandering down the skincare aisles at the store. It's just too frustrating. Unless, and I mean unless, I stumble across some super-duper, never-heard-of-it-before plant extract, I'm not interested. But even then, there's a catch. Let's say this magical new ingredient is in there. Great! But it's also swimming in a sea of a million other things. How am I supposed to know if that specific ingredient is doing anything for me? Is it the star of the show, or just a bit player in a confusing skincare drama? Exactly. I can't and neither can the big brand skincare product.
That's Why I Started this Community
I wanted a space where we could all share our experiences, swap recipes, and celebrate the power of simple, plant-based ingredients. A place where we can take control of our skincare and actually know what we're putting on our bodies.
So, welcome! Let's get our hands dirty (with herbs, not chemicals) and create some amazing skincare together! Leave a comment about why you've given up (or soon to give up) on the drugstore skincare aisle.
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