Routine
Welcome! My name is Alexia and I’m sharing with you much of the natural skincare knowledge that I have learned over the years. I think it’s pretty much everything you need to know to start your own natural skincare routine. The recipes listed here will continue to evolve as I continue learning and improving upon these unique formulations.
You can check out the development branch of my repo on GitHub to get a sneak peek into some of my new creations.
Background
When I started out, my goal was to develop a beauty regimen that I could eat. My goal was to put as much food on my face as I could. Why? When I started this natural skincare journey, I was on SNAP (SNAP is a program of food support for low income people in the US). Being able to buy nearly all of the (mostly organic) ingredients for my skincare products with my SNAP card was really empowering!
At the time, I couldn’t afford to purchase natural skincare products; instead, I learned to make them in my kitchen! Plus, I figured that if I could feel good about eating it, then it’s probably less toxic and not horrible for my skin. I wear makeup and there is already the general wear and tear of the day on my face, so it feels nice to start and end each day as naturally as I possibly can.
Now, through this labor of love, I’m thrilled to share what I’ve learned with you. I believe that knowledge should be shared and that every one of us has something to contribute.
Shop
Perhaps you aren’t feeling super DIY about natural skincare or you want to try it out before diving headfirst into making your own products. I’m here for you! The Hello World kit is basically the routine in a box! I handcraft everything in my kitchen and I always opt for organic ingredients. 10% of the purchase price of any item in the shop will go toward organizations doing good things.
Support
Supporters get access to discount codes, exclusive recipes, free products, and personalized advice. There are several subscription tiers with various benefits available on Patreon. New Patrons of any tier receive a special welcome discount for the shop.
You can also leave me a tip!
I hope that Open Source Skincare benefits you wherever you are on your natural skincare journey!
❤️🌿