Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Basic Rice water for your hair is so easy to make. I love when basic natural remedies are used to treat hair. Some of these old wives tales are being brought back into the limelight and I love it! So why is fermented rice water good for hair? Well it is actually good for your … Read More ...
Sara Freder is offering free Astrology readings, all you have to do is signup and send your info. I still recall and even have the paperwork of an Astrology reading from a machine around 35 years ago. It gave a full print out of how my life would be. Mostly it was correct, children, … Read More ...
The sugar in this recipe gently exfoliates the skin and honey moisturizes and soothes dry skin. Red wine blends in to make the perfect scent. Happy crafting! See the full skincare recipe here. Such a great way to use up the bottle of wine or use it for a bridal party or hen’s night … Read More ...
1/2 cup of Sea salt
1/4 cup of pepper
1/4 cup of Green Clay
1 tsp of ground coffee
1 tsp of Cinnamon
1 tsp of Dried and ground Peppermint leaves
or 10 drops of peppermint oil
15 drops of Grapefruit essential oil
15 drops of Orange essential oil
See the full recipe and instructions … Read More ...
This is Oliviada handmade soap from olive oil
Olive oil rich in vitamins and antioxidants can make a good as Lye
DIY Soap making kit by Emerging green
Soap making made easy with this soap making kit and mold
Making melt and pour soap is a quick and easy introduction to the craft, and it’s a great way to try soap
making because you don’t need a lot of supplies or time to try it … Read More ...
Exfoliating the face with a scrub, face peel or cloth is the only way to achieve an instant gleaming glowing skin. Learn the basics of exfoliation in this article over on our sister blog. How To use Exfoliants .
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Exfoliate the dead skin from your summer body with this invigorating body scrub. You can make this at home or take your Essential oils to the beach and do it shore side. I mean who doens’t love the feeling of scratchy sand on their toes? Surely it is not just me who rub’s their feet … Read More ...
Sometimes I purchase a new oil such as Rosehip oil
for a particular recipe or soapmaking tutorial but then, of course, I am left with a bottle of excess oils. I have some essential oils that have expired because I just didn’t find a use for them, Basil oil
and ginger oil
are two I … Read More ...
Rub the inside of the skin over your clean damp body.
Allow it to penetrate the skin for 30 mins then rinse off.
Together with alpha hydroxy acids, papain acts as a gentle exfoliator that dissolves protein and dead dry skin cells. Using papaya on the skin will leave your skin soft, smooth and supple. … Read More ...
Featuring over 40 DIY projects that illustrate how to transform one of the world’s most natural ingredients into tangible creations, Beeswax Alchemy
is the perfect amalgamation of recipe craft book and beekeepers’ guide.
Considered the miracle of the beehive and used by humans for 8,000 years, beeswax remains a vital ingredient to society and is … Read More ...
So we, I mean my husband went through a phase of growing a beard right before COVID lockdown hit, so not having to go to work made growing in the beard far easier. I mean pyjamas and not having to shave every day he was living the good life.
We took this opportunity to check … Read More ...
Miso is enriched with Amino acids which will nourish the body and we all know how good Honey is for us right?
A traditional ingredient in Japanese and Chinese diets, miso paste is made from fermented soybeans and grains and contains millions of beneficial bacteria and is a protein-rich paste. Your body uses protein to … Read More ...
Learn How to Make Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Sunscreen Lotion, Muscle Balm, Hand Sanitizers, Pet Shampoo & So Much More
I started making Body wash, shampoo and conditioners in 2004 when after a couple of allergy tests my dermatologist advised me not to use any store bought soap or shampoo. The doctor said my skin … Read More ...
These Sugar scrubs all are perfect for gifting this holiday season. Layer them in mason jars
, throw on a label and you have a great handmade Christmas gift.
Sugar scrubs are a wonderful exfoliator, which helps to remove dead skin cells from your body to restore new skin cells. Sugar scrubs can be used … Read More ...