Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
So we, I mean my husband went through a phase of growing a beard right before COVID lockdown hit, so not having to go to work made growing in the beard far easier. I mean pyjamas and not having to shave every day he was living the good life.
We took this opportunity to check … Read More ...
These Sugar scrubs all are perfect for gifting this holiday season. Layer them in mason jars
, throw on a label and you have a great handmade Christmas gift.
Sugar scrubs are a wonderful exfoliator, which helps to remove dead skin cells from your body to restore new skin cells. Sugar scrubs can be used … Read More ...
Shower steamers are the equivalent to a hot soak in the bathtub. Shower steamers or melts are the shower version of a bath bomb. Whether you don’t have time for a bath or like our home, don’t have a bathtub then these shower melts or shower steamers as they are sometimes called are perfect … Read More ...
The goodness of mango and oats makes this recipe a great exfoliating idea. This DIY body recipe shows you how to make your own Mango body scrub. Mango is full of antioxidants and natural fruit oils that will replenish and hydrate your skin.
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Take your dry ingredients Rice Flour
, Clay Powder
, desiccated coconut
and mix them together then add your wet ingredients to form a paste. This recipe is also great as a body scrub too and you can see the full recipe and tutorial here.
Coconut Dry Heel Scrub Recipe.
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Shower steamers are the equivalent to a hot soak in the bathtub. Shower steamers or melts are the shower version of a bath bomb. Whether you don’t have time for a bath or like our home, don’t have a bathtub then these shower melts or shower steamers as they are sometimes called are perfect … Read More ...
Sandalwood is my second favourite essential oil, second to Ylang Ylang
. Sandalwood has an earthly robust smell and is often used in men’s colognes and aftershaves. Sandalwood is a natural aphrodisiac too, hence the “sexy” part of this post.
Sandalwood
is a name given to a class of fragrant woods that, unlike other aromatic … Read More ...
This DIY beauty tutorial shows you how to make your own Acne wash with Activated Charcoal
and Tea tree Oil 
or treatment at home. Perfect for teenage skin with pimples and blemishes. We have pre-teens in our house so this is going to become very popular very soon. You can see the full recipe here … Read More ...
Homemade beard oil is the perfect gift for Father’s Day, stocking stuffers for the holidays, birthdays, teacher presents, and any other reason you want to treat the special man in your life. And if your man sports a beard on a regular basis, or participates in Noshavember or any other no shave challenges, then you … Read More ...
This tutorial shows you how to make an intensive cellulite cream that is jammed pack full of essential oils.
1/4 cup Coconut Oil
3 tablespoons Witch Hazel
12 drops Juniper oil
12 drops Rosemary oil
32 drops Grapefruit oil
30 drops Cypress oil
4tbs of base lotion
or store-bought moisturizing cream.
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Making your own natural shampoo has so many benefits. There are no toxic chemicals, it’s good for you, usually eco-friendly, and a lot cheaper.
However, finding a recipe that suits your hair and your hair goals can be tricky. It normally takes a bit of experimenting to find which products your scalp and roots react … Read More ...
This recipe shows you how to make a topical application Epsom Salt Lotion. It’s got all the benefits of Epsom salts and you can take it and use it anywhere without the need for water or a bath.
For the full instructions and details about this recipe check out the full article here on our … Read More ...
If you’re in lockdown or self-isolation and looking to boost your mood, this super easy DIY incense from Japan can be made with things you probably already have at home. Best of all? To release the heavenly scent, simply warm a pellet or two in an oil burner – so no smoke!
Incense is used … Read More ...
Relieve congestion with these simple but effective DIY shower melts! A super easy DIY that’s a total lifesaver for when you are feeling sick, with allergies or just wanting some relief from a stuffy nose. Easy to make with basic ingredients, make them ahead fo time (when you are not sick) and then just … Read More ...
DIY Gel air fresheners are so easy to make and can be made with items you probably already have in your kitchen! They make great gift ideas for teachers, friends, family, and neighbours. They’re also great to give as housewarming gifts or thank-yous for baby or wedding showers!