Almost Exactly Blog - all-natural beauty blog by alexraye
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AlmostExactly is a crunchy blog for the real person! it emphasizes a more natural lifestyle, and focuses on the research behind it all.
Almost Exactly Blog - all-natural beauty blog by alexraye
3y ago
whew. okay, i’ve had this written since july 2020 and never pressed “published” out of fear. here it goes. disclaimer: this is my opinion, not fact. i am not perfect – i am or have been guilty of everything i discuss. this is vulnerability, and i am open to hearing different sides and learning. dear ..read more
Almost Exactly Blog - all-natural beauty blog by alexraye
3y ago
hi loves! with this post i’m sharing a belly butter that was inspired by a peachy-colored “all-over” balm i made for my friend. this is for all our pregnant peeps out there that want to keep their skin moisturized. it also helps with itching and scarring, which i hear happens when your stomach skin stretches ..read more
Almost Exactly Blog - all-natural beauty blog by alexraye
4y ago
happy sunday loves! today we’re going to take a look into a handful of ingredients derived from flora that are at-risk or endangered, but still being used in skincare products. i encourage you to dig deeper into each one, and kindly ask brands to rethink their formulations to exclude endangered flora. this is just meant ..read more
Almost Exactly Blog - all-natural beauty blog by alexraye
4y ago
hi loves. here are some links to free resources to learn more about the world of herbalism. they are categorized by how you would want to learn – watch, read, or listen. please leave more in the comments to be added! XO, ALEXRAYE read first: Herbal Medicine Fundamentals from the American Herbalists Guild WATCH American ..read more
Almost Exactly Blog - all-natural beauty blog by alexraye
4y ago
hello loves! welcome back. today we’re whipping up (i’m hilarious) another super easy diy – herbal whipped body butter! it’s silky, it’s anhydrous (read: no preservatives), not so greasy, and easily customizable. we love that on this blog. this recipe yields two 8 ounce batches of whipped body butter, with 4 ounce of infused oil ..read more
Almost Exactly Blog - all-natural beauty blog by alexraye
4y ago
welcome back! today we’re mixing up a super simple, gently exfoliating body scrub that doesn’t involve sugar or salt. as always, no links provided are affiliates nor do i benefit in any way. they exist only to help guide you on sourcing from trusted brands. INGREDIENTS raspberry seed powder your favorite carrier oil (jojoba, almond ..read more
Almost Exactly Blog - all-natural beauty blog by alexraye
4y ago
welcome back, loves. for today’s herbalism-inspired diy, we’re creating an herbal-infused hair & scalp rinse! the base of this will be vinegar, which i’ll explain more below. this will take 4 weeks to infuse, but i promise it’s worth the wait. the formula yields six 4 ounce rinses. as always, no links are affiliates nor ..read more
Almost Exactly Blog - all-natural beauty blog by alexraye
4y ago
hi loves! representation matters. representation in herbalism matters. here is a small list of bipoc-owned herbal shops that i’ve combined from ones my herbalism school has put together and from who i follow on ig. some are owned by my fellow students – super cool! no links provided are affiliates nor do i benefit in ..read more
Almost Exactly Blog - all-natural beauty blog by alexraye
4y ago
welcome back! today’s formula is super simple. it’s a lightweight, hydrating treat, perfect for hot weather. cucumber gel serum! this recipe is fully customizable, as usual, so get creative! note the links provided are not affiliates and i do not benefit in any way. they’re provided only to help you find good quality ingredients. INGREDIENTS ..read more
Almost Exactly Blog - all-natural beauty blog by alexraye
4y ago
hi loves! i hope you’re doing well. this is a quick post to help share some online, trustworthy, ingredient sourcing for at-home DIYs. there are no affiliate links, no codes, no referrals, nothing. the companies don’t know i’m doing this. i don’t gain anything – just sharing the love! please share your favorite sources in ..read more