Cosmetics 101 – Giving Your Teeth the Charcoal Treatment

Originally posted on BESS' ART JOURNAL: Through the eyes of an artist:
I first heard about using charcoal in cosmetic products some years ago, but was only familiar with it being used in soap as a great cleanser for the face. Since then it seems to have sprung onto the mainstream beauty market in leaps…

Making Your Own Cosmetics 101

Originally posted on BESS' ART JOURNAL: Through the eyes of an artist:
While I’m contemplating what jewellery project to commit to next I’ve been making my own cosmetics. About six years ago I stopped buying commercial beauty products and began making my own, both for health and economic reasons. I’ve made everything from shampoo, conditioner, body butter,…