Akoms Organic Skincare Blog

Definitely, we all use soap for bathing, washing and cleaning. Whether it be liquid, gel or a Bar soap. But how would you love knowing the ingredients there are in those soaps? Cool right? Yeah!.. Learning how to make an homemade diy bar soap really would be fun!.. Let's get messy... Lol Read,  Hot Process Method Of Making An Herbal Bar Soap How To Make An Homemade Herbal Bar Soap (cold process). Things needed ( this recipe will yield 2.5 lbs of soap or 7-8 bars of loaf mold) 1. Stainless bowl/ spoon ( please avoid aluminium or non stick containers) 2. Glass bowls 3. Immersion blender 4. Soap cutter 5. Soap molds ( lined with parchment paper) 6. Protective gear ( gloves, eyeglass) 7. A good scale 8. Distilled water (9.5 oz) 9. Coconut oil (7 oz) 10. Lye (3.5 oz) 11. Shea butter (4 oz) 12. Almond oil (3.5 oz) 13. White vinegar Procedure 1. Put on your goggles, gloves, and mask. 2. Weigh water into stainless steel or heavy-duty plastic container. 3. Weigh lye ...

Facial cleansing is one beauty routine that must not be overlooked, due to its numerous skin benefits. When it comes to Facial cleansing , Milk is my all time favourite organic ingredient, as it provides real value. Looking to learn how to use milk as a facial cleanser? We will delve into that in a bit! What makes milk awesome for skin? Is it its moisturizing abilities or exfoliating properties, skin toning tendencies or its ability to even out uneven skin discoloration, milk is your best bet. The main active nutrient in milk is the lactic acid. Lactic acid in milk serves as a deep pore cleanser. It cleanses out dirt and dust particles clogging pores, reducing acne, blackheads, whiteheads and pimples breakout. Other nutrients include Vitamin A, D, B12, B6, Biotin, potassium and calcium. They all function in giving the skin a soft texture, removing wrinkle lines, moisturize, hydrates, and even out hyperpigmentation.  Ways to cleanse your face using milk: 1. Milk ...

Skin tags are common, acquired benign skin growths that resemble a small, soft balloon suspended on a slender stalk. Skin tags are harmless growths that can vary in number from one to hundreds. Males and females are equally prone to developing skin tags. Obesity seems to be associated with skin tag development. Although some skin tags may fall off spontaneously, most persist once formed. The medical name for skin tag is acrochordon, fibroepithelial polyp, cutaneous papilloma, and soft fibroma. All of these terms describe skin tags and are benign (noncancerous), painless skin growths. Early on, skin tags may be as small as a flattened pinhead-sized bump. While most tags typically are small (2 mm-5 mm in diameter) at approximately one-third to one-half the size of a pencil eraser, some skin tags may become as large as a big grape (1 cm in diameter) or a fig (5 cm in diameter).   Some people refer to these as "skin tabs" or warts . However, a skin tag is best known as a s...

Stretchmark is a type of scar that develops when our skin stretches or shrinks quickly. The abrupt change causes the collagen and elastin which supports our skin to rupture. Some causes of stretchmark are: Pregnancy Sudden gain or loss in weight Rapid growth Heredity factors Stress and Changes in physical conditions. These are the top 11 ways to get rid of stretch mark fast 1. Almond Oil Almond oil contains vitamin E and essential nutrients that nourish and heal the skin quickly. It has been proven to reduce scarring, smoothen the skin, and improve the complexion Ingredients 1-2 tablespoons sweet almond oil A few drops of essential oil Process 1. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the almond oil and mix well. 2. Heat for a few seconds and apply all over the stretch marks. 3. Massage in a circular motion for a couple of minutes and let it dry. Do this twice a day. 2. Sugar  Scrub Sugar acts a wonderful exfoliant and helps in the shedding o...