Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
This recipe is for an Old fashioned rose style soap. There is no activated charcoal or fancy stuff around this recipe. It’s amazing that it’s called old fashioned cause what does that make me then? I love a rose soap, it’s one of the first Handmade soaps I recall using.… Read More ...
Did someone buy your roses for Valentine’s day? Well whatever you do don’t throw out the dead petals. Instead dry them out, crush them up and treat yourself to an amazing Rose petal Body scrub. Check out the full recipe here.
There are many toners on the market, and many will do the job, but if you are like me, you find that none are perfect for your particular skin type. Making your own is simple and fairly easy. Cost wise, it’s pennies to what you pay at the drug store and you can make as … Read More ...
I love a face mask that peels away, there is something therapeutic in peeling off the layer of dirt, oil and grime. It makes the whole “Facial” process so much more fun for me. Then again when I was young, I used to put glue one my hands just to peel it off again. This … Read More ...
This Beard oil recipe is easy to make and sure to make your beard (or your man’s) that little bit softer and stronger. This recipe by Thumbprint soap uses Cederwood oil, which is one of my favorite masculine scent.
Looking for more beard recipes and treatments? Check these out. Beard Recipes.… Read More ...
Plain and Pure are sharing their Coconut oil face soap recipe with their readers. You can grab the recipe here.
Coconut oil is becoming increasingly popular both in and outside of the kitchen. This tropical treasure has remarkable therapeutic properties that have been enjoyed by people living in the South Pacific for a very long … Read More ...
This Master tonic is listed as being a bit of a Miracle cure for many different ailments. Its belief is that the tonic stimulates blood flow and your own body does the rest. You can grab the full amazing recipe here. Master Tonic.… Read More ...
This DIY home made lotion recipe uses almond oil instead of coconut oil but its super soft on your skin. Lots of people don’t like to use Coconut oil or are even allergic to it. This is a great alternative recipe.
This is a new combination for me, I have never tried or actually smelt Lavender and honey combined. I am certainly going to try it next time if have my oils and honey out. I love honey and I love Lavender so it’s sure to be a winning combination right? Well if you want to … Read More ...
I love my shower time, it’s 5 minutes where I get to chill the only problem is my children also like “my” shower time. Apparently shower time is when they need something opening, help with their homework or they have this sudden need to use my shower. However when I do get 5 minutes of … Read More ...
Making bath bombs is even more fun than using them! These SURPRISE DIY bath bombs might be the most fun ever!
You can learn how to make them here Bath Bombs.
I will forgive you for wanting to eat Smores after reading this post. But unfortunately it’s actually soap. You will need mold putty
to create the molds for this soap but, it’s going to be well worth it when your friends and family see what you have made.
If there is one thing I hate more than dusting it is paying for specially marked “Dusting” products. I have to admit most of the time I use a Baby wipe, yes my children are 7+ but we still have a box of babywipes in the kitchen for mopping up chocolate faces and sticky fingers. … Read More ...
Exfoliating is an important part of any skincare routine- it removes dead skin cells to help refresh your skin and make it look brighter and healthier. You know what else is amazing for your skin? Green tea! It is full of antioxidants and vitamins that help give your skin a healthy glow. That’s why a … Read More ...
With all natural ingredients, it is great at gently exfoliating your skin and removing impurities. With minimal ingredients and a glass jar you could not only be making this for your own use you could be gifting it to friends and loved ones too.