Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Our skin deserves organic ingredients the same way we nourish our body with organic foods. Many non-organic products contain harmful and toxic chemicals that cause skin rashes, irritation, and in extreme cases, cancer. Homemade face creams are free from these harmful chemicals and preservatives, they are easy to … Read More ...
I have gone through lots of different phases in my life, including the DIY body products phase where I only made organic natural soaps and shampoo to put on our bodies. But then parenthood happens and school started and somewhere along the line I lost my get up and go vitality for making my own … Read More ...
Well since the Biden mittens and the Bernie Crochet doll have gone viral, it is no wonder that now the Mitten pattern is viral too. I couldn’t resist sharing this face mask with you. You can grab your very own Bernie Mitten Facemask over on Etsy.
I came across this great blog post by Resourceful Nikki and true to her blog name she has some great ideas on keep those masks of your ears and upon your head. When you are not used to wearing a mask all day these little tips and tricks are a life saver, okay that is … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
Hi, its Renee from the YouTube channel “its Renee” and I wanted to share how to recycle a glass bottle and turn it into a hand sanitizer dispenser. Mine just happens to be vodka but it can be any glass bottle. its super easy to DIY and it adds something fun and different to any … Read More ...
This lemon mojito homemade body scrub for glowing skin is very simple to make. It uses turbinado sugar, which has a larger size, to slough off dead skin cells. You can also use white granulated sugar or salt if you prefer. Use brown sugar if you have sensitive skin, but this can alter the scent … Read More ...
I have been on a huge Essential Oil kick lately in my bath. I’m a born crafter at heart; I just love it, especially when it’s easy, fun and cheap. Of course you can go out and buy cute soap but with this DIY Easy Peppermint Oatmeal Soap, you’ll know EXACTLY what’s in it. … Read More ...
This is Oliviada handmade soap from olive oil
Olive oil rich in vitamins and antioxidants can make a good as Lye
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 ...