DeShawn Marie posted a recipe for homemade bath salts on her blog. Check out the simple recipe here.… Read More ...
DIY: Gentle Facial Exfoliant
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GENTLE FACIAL EXFOLIANT – Organic Body Care Recipes by Stephanie Tourles
1/2 cup ground oatmeal
1/4 cup powdered milk whole or nonfat
1 teaspoon cornmeal
Purified water
In a small bowl, thoroughly blend … Read More ...
Easter Brunch Bird Nest Tutorial
Soap Queen has a new tutorial posted that is perfect for Easter and Spring in general. Learn how to make adorable bird’s nests that are sure to brighten up your home & delight Spring guests. Part 2 of the tutorial is here.… Read More ...
Tomato Skin Remedies
I love to eat tomatoes, but I didn’t realize all the skin care remedies that can be done using tomatoes. The Skin Care Tips and Information blog posted about several home remedies that will help treat acne, allergies and rashes, among other skin conditions.… Read More ...
DIY: Skin-Friendly Jelly Soap
Instructables Member ELF posted step-by-step instructions for creating a Skin-Friendly Jelly Soap. Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? Find instructions here.… Read More ...
DIY: Embroidered Shower Mitt
Feeling Stitchy posted a tutorial for creating an embroidered shower mitt. The post includes a template, as well.… Read More ...
DIY: Goat’s Milk Facial
Erica of The Bonnie Bath Co. posted a recipe for a goat’s milk facial, as well as a facial scrub. The recipes call for powdered goat’s milk, so they should be fairly easy to create.
Looking for more Goat’s Milk recipes? Check out our DIY recipe for making your own goat’s milk lip chapstick. … Read More ...
Detoxify Your Body In 30 Minutes With A Bath
Health and Health Coverage posted a simple way to detoxify your body in 30 minutes. Simply pour one cup Epsom salts, 1/2 cup Baking Soda, and about 1/2 cup Powdered Ginger into a hot bath & soak for 15 to 20 minutes. After soaking, scrub the skin gently with a natural fiber like a cotton … Read More ...
DIY: Lego Soap
Roots And Wings Co. posted a tutorial on how to create fun Lego soaps! She even shows you how to create the Lego molds.… Read More ...
DIY: Miso & Honey Body Mask
I found very simple directions for creating a Miso & Honey Body Mask on Craftbits. You simply mix 1 cup Honey and 1/2 cup Brown rice miso to create a paste, then apply it to your body and leave on for 15 minutes before rinsing it off. Miso is enriched with amino acids which will … Read More ...
DIY: Mini Soap-on-a-Rope
julieincharge posted a tutorial on Etsy for creating a Mini Soap-on-a-Rope. The tutorial is based on instructions for creating soap-on-a-rope by Angie Barrett of SudsNSuch.… Read More ...
DIY: Moisturizing Body Scrub
Handmade Philly recently shared a recipe for creating your own moisturizing Body Scrub from Lilith’s Apothecary. The ingredients are listed on the Handmade Philly site & there’s a YouTube video showing how to create the scrub.… Read More ...
DIY: Chocolate Lip Balms with Cocoa Powder
Soap Queen shares directions for creating yummy Chocolate Lip Balms with Cocoa Powder. This lip balm will make great gifts all year round.… Read More ...
Golden Path Alchemy
Golden Path Alchemy is a holistic, handmade, herbal skin care company that combines ancient beauty secrets with modern knowledge to create powerful healing blends that transform your skin from ordinary to extraordinary. My husband, Joe, and I recently sampled some of their products that are handmade in small batches with all-natural, local and certified organic … Read More ...
DIY: Mason Jar Soap Dispenser
Heather Bullard shares instructions for creating a soap dispenser using a Mason jar. The supply list is short and the instructions seem pretty simple.… Read More ...