Follow the detailed recipe on our sister site and gift them to someone you love.
When required, use one block and watch as the luxurious butter melts as it touches your skin.… Read More ...
Reduce Stomach Bloating With This Essential Oil Remedy
This blend of Essential oils is perfect for reducing stomach bloating. Add the base oils to a carrier oil and massage in to the stomach in a clockwise direction. Add the following oils to 50 ml of a carrier base oil. Such as apricot oil
or pure olive oil.
What Essential Oils You Will Need:… Read More ...
How To Avoid Getting Sick On A Plane
This article by Skyscanner.com tells you some home truths about flying on Aeroplanes. Are they really capsules of germs? Um apparently Yes ,but you’re safer in the air then on the tarmac. Here is why.
… Read More ...A 2013 report conducted for the Federal Aviation Administration in the US concluded that while fresh air is germ-free at
DIY Mermaid Bath Bomb Recipe
You may remember me telling you that my daughter is a beach baby, she loves everything to do with the Ocean. Her room is ocean themed and she is pretty convinced she will be a Marine Biologist (whilst waiting for her pop career to launch)
This bath bomb tutorial is perfect for little girls and … Read More ...
Gem Stone Soap Tutorial
Consdering this was her first time making soap she did a fantastic job! I love the purple in these soaps they look really cute. They have been made using Melt and Pour soaps which means they are quick to make. These would make great gifts.
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DIY Lavender Butter
I have recently started loving Lavender again. I am not sure why but Lavender and I had a distant relationship there for a whilst where I really couldn’t stand the smell.
Check out my Lavender board on Pinterest or more Craftgossip articles on Lavender here. … Read More ...
Soap Making – How To Make Non Alcoholic Herbal Tinctures
“Let’s talk herbal glycerites for skincare including how and why you would want to create non-alcoholic tinctures.”
Read this great article and great how to before you start attempting to make your own Tinctures.
DIY Exotic Indian Chai Bath Bomb Recipe
What you need
1 1/4 cups of Baking soda or Bicarbonate of Soda
1/2 cup of Citric acid
2 tsp of Almond Oil or Apricot kernel oil
1/2 tbs of Water
1/8 cup of Milk powder
1/4 tsp of Cinnamon, cardamom & clove powdered spices
10-15 drops of Vanilla fragrance oil. Full recipe and tutorial … Read More ...
Lucisous Lip Balm DIY
Using essential oils in your DIY recipes have many benefits not only do you remove the use of chemical ingredients but you are adding healing and soothing properties too. This recipe is for a Lemon balm.
Melt and Pour Turpentine Soap For Working Hands
Turpentine Soap For Working Hands
What you need
1 cup of Borax
1 cup of Melt and Pour Soap Base
2 tsp Turpentine
1 tsp of Orange essential oil
You can melt the base soap in a double boiler or the microwave. Meantime prepare your mold. You can use any mold even a muffin tin. … Read More ...
DIY Personal Lubricant – Yep there is a recipe for that too
Okay before everyone starts complaining let’s just take a moment to think about the people who actually need this. No it’s not all about kinky sex! Some people actually require lubrication for medical reasons. Whether you’re too afraid to head to the pharmacy of just want something natural then try these DIY Lubricants.
Style Me Quick – Tiered Tassels Fashion Hack
Tassels are all the fashion right now. I must admit by adding a tassel or two you can really uplift a boring fashion piece. Buying fashion pieces with tassels also seems to uplift the price. Here is a great tutorial on how to make tiered tassels for a fun and festive punch of color to … Read More ...
Just Like Lush – DIY Melting Massage Balls
1/2 cup of shea butter
Essential oils of choice (optional)
Ice cube tray or suitable mold
Instructions
Start by melting down your Shea Butter. I used the microwave at 30 second intervals for my butter. Next stir in 10-15 drops of an essential oil of your choice. I used a tired legs blend but you … Read More ...
Shaving Soap Recipe: A Father’s Day DIY
Not all of our DIY endeavors are ideal for the more masculine folks in our lives, which can make Father’s Day a bit tricky for those of us who are inclined to handcraft gifts for every holiday.
Enter Anne-Marie Faiola and her delightfully gender-neutral and Father’s Day-ready Handmade Beauty Box Shaving Soap Recipe.
Shaving soap … Read More ...
Melt and Pour Coconut Cream Soap
225g or 9 ounces of Coconut Cream
4.5 g (2 tsp) of powdered benzoin (or other preservative)
340g/12 ounces of Melt and Pour Soap
You can melt the base soap in a double boiler or the microwave. Meantime prepare your mold. You can use any mold even a muffin tin. Slice Prepare the mold by … Read More ...