Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Between extra handwashing, cleaning products, cooler weather and the general wear and tear of everyday life, hands can quickly go from perfectly fine to dry, tight and rather scratchy.
Mine usually reach the “why do my knuckles feel like sandpaper?” stage before I remember to do anything about them.
This homemade Pumpkin Spice Hand Balm … Read More ...
There is something wonderfully satisfying about making soap that looks as though it came from a bubbling witch’s cauldron—especially when the actual process is far easier than anything involving potions, spells or an eye of newt.
These Witch’s Cauldron Halloween Soap Bars are made with a beginner-friendly melt-and-pour soap base, swirled with orange, purple and … Read More ...
Halloween gifts do not have to involve another bucket of sweets, plastic spiders or tiny toys that mysteriously appear under the sofa until Easter. This DIY Witch’s Brew Gift Pack contains three handmade bath and body treats designed for a properly relaxing night in.
Inside the cauldron, you will find:
The I’m The Bomb T-shirt is a cheeky little wearable wink for anyone who makes bath bombs, sells handmade bath products, or spends far too much time happily covered in baking soda, citric acid, fragrance oil, and mica.
Some craft T-shirts are cute. Some are practical. And then there are the ones that feel … Read More ...
If your skin’s feeling dull and cranky from too much sun, sweat, or sunscreen, it might be time to give it a zesty little pick-me-up. This DIY Margarita Face Scrub is basically a cocktail for your complexion—minus the hangover. Inspired by the LUSH classic (but fresher, cheaper, and customizable), this tangy, citrus-packed sugar scrub gently … Read More ...
Every now and then, my hair reaches the point where ordinary shampoo appears to throw up its hands and admit defeat.
The roots still feel coated, the lengths look dull and there is usually enough dry shampoo hiding around my scalp to qualify as an archaeological discovery. Add hairspray, styling cream, sweat and a little … Read More ...
There is something mildly horrifying about looking down at a favourite ring or necklace and realising it has gone from “sparkly and loved” to “did I dig this out of the back of a drawer from 1998?” Jewellery has a funny way of collecting everything — lotion, soap residue, perfume, hairspray, body oils, dust, and … Read More ...
A Hydrating Floral Spray to Calm, Soothe & Rejuvenate Aging Skin
If your face feels like it’s in a constant tug-of-war between dry patches and hot flashes, this one’s for you. My homemade rose water and glycerin facial mist is a sweet little solution that fits perfectly in your handbag, your fridge, or your nightstand. … Read More ...
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n itchy, flaky scalp seems as though it should be simple to fix. Wash it, moisturise it, perhaps give it a good scrub and carry on with your day.
Unfortunately, scalps can be rather dramatic little things.
The same white flakes and annoying itch can be caused by dry skin, dandruff, accumulated styling products … Read More ...
If you’ve ever stood in the bathroom reading the tiny ingredient list on the back of a toothpaste tube and wondered whether you could simply make your own, you certainly aren’t alone.
Homemade toothpaste is one of those wonderfully old-fashioned DIY projects that has found its way back into modern natural living. Part of the … Read More ...
Bath bombs are one of those crafts that look ridiculously easy in a thirty-second video.
Mix the powders, spray in a little liquid, press everything into a shiny metal mould and reveal a perfect pastel sphere.
In reality, one half often stays inside the mould while the other half falls onto the bench in pieces. … Read More ...
We have all had a fake tan moment that started with confidence and ended with orange knuckles, patchy elbows, or feet that look like they have been dipped in tea. That is exactly why this CraftBits project is such a handy one to keep tucked away for summer, holidays, weddings, or any time a self-tanning … Read More ...
There is something rather wonderful about a homemade sugar scrub—the scent, the pretty jar and that deliciously grainy texture that makes an ordinary shower feel like a small luxury. Traditional oil-and-sugar scrubs certainly have their place, but they can also separate in the jar, leave an oily coating on the skin and turn the shower … Read More ...
Let’s be honest, walking past a Lush store without wandering inside for a sniff is practically impossible.
There is something about those towering piles of colourful bath bombs, wobbly shower jellies and sweet-smelling massage bars that makes an ordinary Tuesday feel as though it deserves a full spa treatment. The only problem is that one … Read More ...
If you’ve ever found yourself wildly scratching at a mozzie bite during family BBQs, camping trips, or while doing the washing line dash at dusk, you’re not alone. For years I kept a tube of store-bought anti-itch cream in the kitchen drawer… until I peeked at the ingredients. Yikes. That’s when I decided to whip … Read More ...