About Me
As you’ve probably gathered, my name is Maxine. And yes, I enjoy writing. I also love music, food, travel, and many other things. However, this blog has evolved over the years (it was birthed in 2011) and focuses on just two of my curiosities: music and natural beauty. Although I will always, always love music, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve become more and more conscious of what I’m putting on my body and not just what I’m putting in my body. So I also have a YouTube channel where I share some reviews, findings, and DIYs. You know. I hope you enjoy, and I'd love to hear from you -- so feel free to make use of those social media buttons (above and to the right)!
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Also, if you're here because you're interested in some of the "research" I've done on natural beauty and beauty product ingredients, I've created an index below.
INGREDIENTS AND RESEARCH
+ Aloe Vera
+ Argan Oil
+ Carrier Oils
+ Cocamide DEA/MEA
+ Coconut Oil
+ Glycerin
+ Oxybenzone
+ Parabens and Sodium Benzoate
+ Primer: Essential Oils
+ Retinyl Palmitate
+ Rosehip Seed Oil
+ Silicones
+ Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS/SLES)
+ Talc
+ Urea
+ Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
HOMEMADE & NATURAL BEAUTY RECIPES
+ Aluminum-Free Deodorant Paste/Stick
+ Brightening, Soothing and Exfoliating Honey Masks
+ Homemade Body Butter (Shea and Jojoba)
+ Homemade Peppermint Exfoliating Sugar Body Scrub
+ Homemade Yogurt Face Masks
+ Hydrating Facial Sprays
+ Lush Volcano Foot Mask Dupe
+ Natural Blackhead Facial Masks
+ Natural Lip Scrubs
+ Natural "Winter-Flavored" Lip Scrubs
INGREDIENTS AND RESEARCH
+ Aloe Vera
+ Argan Oil
+ Carrier Oils
+ Cocamide DEA/MEA
+ Coconut Oil
+ Glycerin
+ Oxybenzone
+ Parabens and Sodium Benzoate
+ Primer: Essential Oils
+ Retinyl Palmitate
+ Rosehip Seed Oil
+ Silicones
+ Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS/SLES)
+ Talc
+ Urea
+ Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
HOMEMADE & NATURAL BEAUTY RECIPES
+ Aluminum-Free Deodorant Paste/Stick
+ Brightening, Soothing and Exfoliating Honey Masks
+ Homemade Body Butter (Shea and Jojoba)
+ Homemade Peppermint Exfoliating Sugar Body Scrub
+ Homemade Yogurt Face Masks
+ Hydrating Facial Sprays
+ Lush Volcano Foot Mask Dupe
+ Natural Blackhead Facial Masks
+ Natural Lip Scrubs
+ Natural "Winter-Flavored" Lip Scrubs
NATURAL BEAUTY PRODUCT REVIEWS
+ Crazy Rumors Lip Balm in Raspberry Sherbet
+ JASON Normalizing Tea Tree Treatment Shampoo
+ Raw African Black Soap
+ Wild Ferns New Zealand Manuka Honey Exfoliating Facial Scrub
MISCELLANEOUS
+ Kidney Detox
+ Oil Pulling
+ Review: Dr. Oz's 48-Hour Weekend Cleanse
HELPFUL LINKS
+ EWG's Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
+ TruthinAging.com
+ SafeCosmetics.org
+ GoodGuide.com