Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Have you heard the song Dandelions by Ruth B?
It’s kind of stuck in my head at the moment, as it is the music for my daughter’s dance competition piece. I feel like I am seeing Dandelions everywhere I go not. So when I came across this soap mold I knew I had to feature … Read More ...
This roundup is all about Peppermint Essential Oil
. I recently started creating roundups that used the same oil rather than a style of DIY. Why? I was getting into the bad habit of buying an Essential oil for the purpose of one recipe but then being stuck with 25mls of extra oil essential oil. … Read More ...
This roundup is all about Oatmeal. We know that oatmeal is good for out tummies but did you know it is even better when applied to our skin.
Oatmeal is a natural exfoliant, and as an exfoliation, layers of dull dead skin are gently removed lifting out toxins and unblocking pores. Exfoliating should be a … Read More ...
The Jagua extract is obtained from Jagua (Genipa Americana), an edible fruit native to Colombia’s tropical forests. The search for natural food colors has hit the jackpot with this natural blue dye. This natural blue dye is already being used in food in the US and is often listed as “fruit Juice” colorant rather than … Read More ...
This roundup is all about Black Pepper Essential oil
I recently started creating roundups that used the same oil rather than a style of DIY. Why? I was getting into the bad habit of buying an Essential oil for the purpose of one recipe but then being stuck with 25mls of extra oil essential … Read More ...
So these past few weeks Queensland Australia has been hit with rain, and that too, long, relentless rain. We had the same thing happen around 6 months ago. Rain is nothing new, but we are getting mould or mold as they spell it in some countries in places we never had mold or mildew before.… Read More ...
This roundup is all about Helichrysum Essential Oil
. I recently started creating roundups that used the same oil rather than a style of DIY. Why? I was getting into the bad habit of buying an Essential oil for the purpose of one recipe but then being stuck with 25mls of extra oil essential oil. … Read More ...
This roundup of links is for recipes containing Orange Essential oil. Orange Essential oil
is the perfect ingredient when it comes to treating anxiety naturally. So what makes Orange oil soo good for the soul?
Orange essential oil is extracted from the rind of the sweet orange, you may have noticed after peeling an orange … Read More ...
On my journey towards a healthier lifestyle, I’ve been slowly eliminating products with harsh chemicals and replacing them with homemade versions. In the winter, I like to take a nice, hot bubble bath to relax and warm up from the freezing weather outside. Have you read the ingredient label on store-bought bubble bath? I did … Read More ...
Rose petals are in abundance at the moment and after Valentine’s day you are likely wondering how to use up some of those dried out and even fresh and fallen rose petals.
This roundup is all about roses, sweet delicious romantic smelling rose petals to be exact. All of these recipes are for making your … Read More ...
In this roundup, we are sharing 8 drink recipes for combatting dehydration. Dehydration is often a symptom of flu and viruses, but don’t worry if you don’t have access to a pharmacy or chemist you can make your own.
It’s not cheap to buy electrolyte-rich sports drinks, so knowing how to prepare your own … Read More ...
Winter is the worst season when it comes to skincare, we are all well educated on staying out of the sun, applying sunscreen, and after lotion, but no one really drives into us the damage that winter can do too. The cold sucks the moisture and windburn can leave you feeling like someone has slapped … Read More ...
A few weeks ago we brought you this handmade recipe collection of over 42 Lemon infused facials, soap and beauty recipes.
It was such a popular article that we decided to create another Lemon roundup for 20 different handmade soap recipes.
So what are my favorite Lemon oils to use? I love this Lemon … Read More ...
Have you ever been to a day spa? Before you even kick off your shoes the smell of a good day spa calms your senses. So we can’t always get to a day spa so let’s bring the day spa to us. Eucalyptus showers are trending right now, in fact, eucalyptus plants, decor, and … Read More ...
Okay, don’t panic, you still have time to make some beautiful handmade soaps for friends and family. All of these homemade soap recipes are Christmas holiday-themed in some way or another, but you can literally throw any soap recipe you have into a Christmas tree mold
, snowflake mold
, or a gingerbread silicone mold… Read More ...