Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
From Nature with love, shares their recipe for a Carrot and Ginger body scrub. I bet it smells delicious. You can grab the full body scrub recipe by clicking here on this tutorial. Carrot and Ginger Body scrub.
The warm, spicy aroma of Ginger Essential Oil blends beautifully with bright Lemongrass Essential Oil and rich … Read More ...
I don’t like to wear creams during the day but this one grabbed my attention as it seems to be light and easy for my oily skin.
You can grab the full recipe over at manouvellemode.com
Your crispy toes and scaly heels will love you for this DIY sugar scrub. Stuff Mason jars full with this scrub, add a tag and make an easy DIY home-made gift to give this Holiday season. Eucalyptus Foot Scrub.
If you’ve ever splurged on a teeny-tiny tub of LUSH lip scrub, you know how delightful (and expensive) it can be. That sweet scent, that gritty goodness… and then poof—$15 gone in a week. But guess what? You can make your own LUSH lip scrub dupe at home for pennies, and it’s just as fabulous.… Read More ...
The texture of the brown sugar wipes off old dead skin cells to reveal new bright and soft skin. (I like to rub a little on my lips when they are feeling dry and chapped.) Pumpkins are rich in zinc and vitamins C and A, and is chock full of antioxidants and enzymes. The Pumpkin … Read More ...
Not only is this great for the Environment it’s perfect for your skin. These DIY facial cleansing wipes allow you to re-use the cloths (simply wash them) and it allows you to put in your own ingredients. A great tip is to gently warm them in the microwave for a warm wash cloth facial before … Read More ...
Add a little Holiday cheer to your Halloween week with this BOO themed soap. These would make cute little gifts for loved ones. I would be tempted to make them in hand sanitizers and hand them out the kids in the street. Would that be too mean? Full tutorial can be found here.… Read More ...
What do you do when you can’t find a product you want? You make your own of course. This recipe and tutorial has been created by Jjillianinitaly.com. She shows you how to infuse the oils with Vanilla beans to create a stunning Vanilla scent that is natural and gentle on your skin and senses.… Read More ...
¼ cup beeswax
½ cup coconut oil
½ cup Shea butter
1 tsp. vitamin E oil
10 drops clove essential oil
10 drops wild orange essential oil
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Nothing makes you more crazy than taking the time to DIY a beauty product or bath lotion to find it’s gone moldy. Check out these simple tips for making sure it doesn’t happen to you. Preventing Mold In DIY Beauty Products and Lotions.… Read More ...
I will forgive you for thinking these are edible but you could actually eat these if you so desired. They contain all natural ingredients to help soothe and nourish your skin. Pop them in to your bath for a relaxing soak. Grab the full recipe and tutorial here at Brendid.com.… Read More ...
I love the combination of being able to clean my hands whilst moisturising them. The key ingredient in this recipe is the coconut oil which is anti bacterial but you could add some Anti bacterial Essential oils like Basil, or tea tree too.
We have been getting lot’s of requests for natural repellents. We have blogged about a few different ones but here is another great recipe from a Piece of Rainbow. I like the balm recipe she also used, Balm is easy to keep in your bag or purse for dinner dates too.
This thick paste won’t drip off but you can wrap it with a bandage if you need to move around. Works wonders when you can’t find a bath!
Ouch! Sunburn is one of those things that is so painful and even more so by the fact that is is totally avoidable too. If you didn’t take care in the sun then check out this DIY soothing lotion. Full recipe here.
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