REturn & REflection

Lately, I found out a popular trend among beauty/fashion bloggers called "my favourite products of the month" which led me to a careful reflection regarding how much our daily life depends from market and advertising. This kind of trends, apparently harmless, are actually rich soil for the growth of destructive behaviours, first of all the production of massive pollution. We have created an unsustainable society based on consumerism, the biggest trap of modern times and poison for our souls, while we keep on poisoning our bodies with lots of chemicals we don't even know.

Instead of contibuting to all this, why don't we start to make by hand our own new favourite products of the month ever? If you pay attention to the list of ingredients in most of the commercial products you buy, you will start to look at them with different eyes.

Let's take a step back and join the wonderful world of diy! Once you try the fulfilling experience to see how a bunch of ingredients can turn into a beautiful creation, you will feel like a baby moving his/her first steps :)

Here you are two of my latest favourites which I'm really proud of, homemade by me following youtube tutorials:

WHIPPED BODY BUTTER by Lauren Singer - Trash is for Tossers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgORGHaPa9U)

      

POWDER FOUNDATION by Ela Gale (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2yP2-lZ4zM)

Mommy's pasta with guest of honor

"Home sweet home" was my first thought as soon as I tried this plate...well, the truth is that I learnt to cook this pasta sauce from my mommy ♥ it's easy and quick to prepare, with a fresh and savoury taste that will delight you. But today I decided to add a special ingredient created by my freaky mind...keep on reading to know how to make it!

Recycle: coffee grounds body scrub

Picture from web

If you like coffee but it never came to your mind how to re-use the scraps...well, now you have an advice! The only thing you have to do is to collect some coffee grounds, mix them with table salt and moisturizing oils of your choice (I suggest almond, rice and shea). Add also a few drops of essential oil if you wish...I didn't, because I love the scent of coffee ♥

Use this body scrub while taking a shower: rub it gently on clean and wet skin and rinse with water only (avoid shower gel or you will remove the oil protective layer). After the shower, you can use a little aloe gel and coconut oil to increase the soothing action. Repeat once a week, or every two if your skin is too sensitive. Do not use it on your face and breast.

Tips & Tricks:

• place some coffee powder in the sideboard or in the fridge to absorb bad smells
• use coffee grounds to fertilize the potting soil of your plants

And don't be afraid if you'll see a grim in the bottom of your cup, it might be Sirius Black coming to visit you (HP fans will understand me ahah)