Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
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 ...
Make Your Own Sea Moss Gel is one of those projects that sits somewhere between kitchen DIY, wellness trend, and “I saw this everywhere online so now I need to know what the fuss is about.” The tutorial keeps it very simple, which I actually think is part of the appeal. You only need sea … Read More ...
There are beauty lessons you learn through careful research, and then there are those you learn because you rubbed Deep Heat far too close to your hairline while trying to stop a headache.
Mine was definitely the second kind.
I had been using muscle cream around the back of my neck during a particularly unpleasant … Read More ...
If you love easy bath and body projects that still feel a little bit fancy, these Lemon and Tea Tree Exfoliating Sugar Scrub Cubes from CraftBits are such a lovely idea. They are fresh, practical, and perfect for those little grab-and-use moments in the shower when you want something quick that still feels like a … Read More ...
This Apple Tart Soap is such a sweet little soap-making project, and I love how it turns a simple melt and pour soap base into something that looks almost good enough to eat. The idea of using clear glycerin soap with apple pie fragrance oil, cinnamon, and a whipped white soap topping gives this project … Read More ...
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been caught out without sunscreen—and paid the price with lobster-red shoulders, itchy rashes, or skin so tender you could cry brushing against cotton sheets. Been there, done that (more than once if I’m honest). Whether it’s summer sunburn, winter windburn, or a splash from a hot pan, our skin … Read More ...