Making your own natural skincare, haircare, or body care products can be incredibly rewarding. But if you've ever thought about turning your DIY beauty passion into something more, you might have realized that making great products is only one part of the journey. How do you take that passion and turn it into something with real potential? The first step might not be what you think. 👀 I've shared more thoughts on this in my article for anyone who's curious about taking their DIY beauty journey to the next level. Check out this post here: https://jennajolysa.substack.com/p/turn-your-diy-beauty-passion-into What would you love to do with your DIY beauty passion?

Sometimes, when I look in the mirror in the morning, I can immediately see the difference. On nights when I skip my moisturizer and oil-based serum, my skin looks drier and less refreshed the next morning. Fine lines also appear more noticeable. When I apply both, my skin feels softer, smoother and more comfortable. This reminds me that once we enter our 30s and beyond, moisturizing is no longer something we should do only when our skin feels dry. As we age, our skin gradually produces less of the natural substances that keep it soft, smooth and resilient. Skin renewal also slows down, while the effects of years of sun exposure may become more visible. When our skin is dehydrated, fine lines can look more noticeable, and the skin may feel dry, tight or rough. Moisturizer and oil-based serum do different jobs: 💧 A moisturizing cream supplies water and water-binding ingredients while helping to support the skin barrier. 🌿 An oil-based serum softens the skin and helps reduce moisture loss. However, oil does not supply water, so it should not completely replace your moisturizer. Here is a simple routine you can follow: Daytime Cleanser → Toner → Hydrating moisturizer → Sun-protection product or makeup with SPF Night-time Cleanser → Toner → Hydrating moisturizer → Oil-based serum If your skin is very dry, you may also apply a small amount of oil-based serum during the day. Allow it to absorb before applying your final sun-protection or makeup layer. Your skin does not need a complicated 10-step routine. Consistently applying a good moisturizer and adding an oil-based serum when needed can already make a noticeable difference in how your skin feels and looks. The goal is not to stop ageing. It is to keep our skin healthy, comfortable and well cared for as we age beautifully. What is the one skincare step that makes the biggest difference to how your skin looks and feels the next morning?

I’ve been experimenting with using dried flowers to decorate melt & pour soaps, and I thought of sharing my findings with you! I tested different dried flowers to see how well they retain their natural colours once incorporated into the soap. Dried rose petals → turned brown Dried lavender → turned brown Cornflower petals → unfortunately, also turned brown Calendula/Marigold petals → so far, the winner! They are able to retain their beautiful orange-yellow colour much better. The photo here is from one of my experiments using dried cornflowers in melt & pour soap. You can see how some of the petals have changed colour over time. This is a good reminder that not every pretty dried flower will stay pretty inside soap! If you're thinking of adding dried botanicals to your melt & pour soaps, I would definitely recommend doing a small test batch first before making a whole collection. I'm still experimenting, so if I discover other flowers that retain their colour well, I'll share the results with you.

Hi everyone, I'm Rhoda, a digital marketer with a passion for helping brands grow online through strategic marketing, content, and websites. I joined to learn more about DIY beauty products and connect with creative entrepreneurs in the space. I'm excited to learn from your journeys, share ideas, and support others whenever I can. Happy to be here.