Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
The materials for this project include Epsom salts, which have long been used to soothe achy joints and sore muscles. Layered with herbs like lavender, known for relaxation, calendula, and rose petals to soften skin, this “salon in a jar,” is as wonderful to look at, as it is to use in the tub. Learn … Read More ...
These Herbal tea bags are so easy to make and perfect for gift giving. Simply fill the ready made Muslin bags
with chamomile flowers and lavender buds. You can also add oatmeal for a soothing skin bath. These are fantastic sellers for Market stalls and Booths. Quick to make too! Grab the full tutorial over … Read More ...
This is a great recipe to turn a basic bubble bath into a luxurious bath syrup flavored with lavender and ylang ylang essential oils. Bottle it up for a wonderful handmade gift.
You can learn how to make it over at Craftbits.com
This DIY recipe isn’t as brutal as it sounds, but it does give your face a burning sensation thanks to the use of Cinnamon.
You can grab the full tutorial here and use it to lighten your skin tone and imperfections.… Read More ...
I just came across this guy called Rory Bland, Now don’t get mistaken by his name this dude is in no way BLAND. You just have to love his “Royals” Parody all about essential oils. You can check out the song below.
Angels on bare skin by LUSH, has to be one of the most popular products in their store. It also has to be one of the easiest ones to try and DIY at home. Here is the full recipe and tutorial on how to make your very own DIY LUSH style products.
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This DIY Lavender Body scrub is one of my favorites! Not only is it very easy to make but it smells amazing AND you can make a big batch for next to nothing. So make a large batch for yourself or gift it to special friends and family. It helps to gently remove dread skin … Read More ...
This Soap making recipe is for Cold process soap bars. I love this color combination by the way. Not only does Thumb Print soap provide you with the Free recipe you can try before you make.
If you’d like to try this soap before you make it, They are listed for sale here.… Read More ...
This tutorial shows you how to take Aloe vera plants from your garden and prepare them for making your own Aloe Vera Gel
. Did you know you could eat it directly from the plant? My Aloe Vera prongs have never grown this big and juicy before, these ones are amazing and the gel yield … Read More ...
Baking soda can be abrasive for your teeth so if you have sensitive teeth, you may want to use a little less of it. For this recipe you need to brush your teeth with this paste and allow to sit for 1 minute before completely rinsing your mouth.
What you will need:
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These Easter egg shaped bath bombs are easy to make and loads of fun for the kids. You could make a whole basket of these to gift instead of chocolate. This recipe uses Epsom salts making them great for tired and achy bodies.
This Adzuki Bean Body Polish Soap Recipe is the same as a scrub. The Adzuki bean is something I haven’t worked with before but I did find a few facts about this mysterious bean.
Adzuki beans are a relatively sweet red bean which can be used green in the pod, dried or in sprouted form. … Read More ...
Lemon is one of my favorite ingredients when it comes to soap. There is just something so invigorating and “clean” smelling about citrus scents. Here is a great DIY Melt and Pour soap
recipe by Make Your Soap.
Lemon Essential Oil – Cellulite, oily skin, anti bacterial, asthma and other respiratory complaints.
Wondering which Essential … Read More ...
Did someone buy your roses for Valentine’s day? Well whatever you do don’t throw out the dead petals. Instead dry them out, crush them up and treat yourself to an amazing Rose petal Body scrub. Check out the full recipe here.
This Beard oil recipe is easy to make and sure to make your beard (or your man’s) that little bit softer and stronger. This recipe by Thumbprint soap uses Cederwood oil, which is one of my favorite masculine scent.
Looking for more beard recipes and treatments? Check these out. Beard Recipes.… Read More ...