Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
This recipe by Vewfromthefridge.com is for a skin repairing face mask. What I like most about this face mask is it only requires three ingredients. The only essential you will need is Frankincense. Which I am happy to say I already have in my stock pile so I will be giving this one a go … Read More ...
Not only making this foot soak is stress free, it actually helps relief stress and remove dry skin and toxins from your little toesies. This mix is perfect as a homemade gift. The website even has a free printable label so all you have to do is mix and fill the jars. The ingredients can … Read More ...
Make these Rock salt bath salts for someone you love, all you need is salt and oils.Colorful Pearlescant Mica can transform plain Sea Salt into shimmering gemstone in just a few simple steps.
For the full tutorial visit here.
These shower melts are aimed at cold and flu sufferers but I must admit I have recently been immersing myself in Aromatherapy showers almost daily. I haven’t even bothered using a melt I have just been putting oils on to the shower tray, turning off the lights and enjoying 5 mins of peace and serenity. … Read More ...
This Googly eye soap is so easy to make and spooky enough to get away with for Halloween. You could tint the soap for a green monster look or make them white for melting ghosts.… Read More ...
You’ve probably heard of rose water but did you know you can make a hydrosol aka floral water at home from any fragrant herb or flower?
Simply collect your plant material. I’m using lavender, mint and rose scented geranium then check out this tutorial
Forget about store bought Air fresheners that are filled with chemicals how about saving money and making your own? Not only will it be cheaper but you can treat minor medical conditions at the same time by using dedicated Essential oils. Feeling stressed? use Lavender oil, Feel lethargic? use Orange oil. DIY Essential Oil … Read More ...
Is sagging skin a problem for you?
Then try using these essential oils to see a vast improvement in your sagging skin. I don’t like the smell of cypress so I don’t think this recipe would work for me but I would love to hear feedback from essential oil users as to if this helps … Read More ...
This brightly scented soap is bursting with spicy ginger and sweet lemongrass, making it a perfect choice for kicking off a happy season of soaping. When you un-mold this soap for slicing you may find the aroma to be a bit overpowering. Fear not! The potency of the essential oils will mellow as the soap … Read More ...
I know you are probably wondering, Why should I make my own when I can buy them for a couple of Dollars? Well it’s all about control. By making your own not only can you control the shape and color (obviously) but you get to control one of the most important things. The scent and … Read More ...
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 ...
Have you ever wondered how to make your own Rose Water? This tutorial by Onregoodthing shows you how to make your own DIY version. It is suitable for so many different bath and body recipes and you can even use it in your cooking. Rose water all by its self makes for a wonderful facial … Read More ...
Ever wondered how to speed up the process of drying Rose petals for a last minute craft or project? This tutorial shows you how to dry them out successfully using an oven and a little patience. This will work for most other petals too.
Open your pores and awake your senses with this Fennel facial steam. With lemon grass and chamomile this steamer would be perfect for calming irritated inflamed skin. Check out the full recipe and tutorial on how to use it here. DIY – Fennel steam Facial… Read More ...
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.