Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Every January is the same, we get inundated with requests for Healthy recipes, DIY detox’s and natural ways to lose weight. We are starting the week off, how we like to start our morning off, With a big glass of Lemon water. Some could argue warm water is better than cold but see what works … Read More ...
For this natural and nourishing After Sun face mask you will need
1/2 ripe avocado
1 tsp raw honey
1/2 tsp rosehip seed oil
2 drops tea tree oil
For the full recipe and why these ingredients benefit your face check out the full blog post at Sheuncovered.com
This is a great Solid perfume recipe, but what I actually wanted to show you is the use of an old style Powder box. These solid perfumes could be poured in to vintage mirror cases, compacts, lipstick cases and more. You really need to keep an eye out at yard sales. Once you have a … Read More ...
Cats and kittens enjoy playing with and even eating plants, They also like to dig in the soil around the plant too. Do you know which plants are toxic to cats? Lilies are extremely poisonous to cats but so are many more varieties. You should take the time to Google it and make sure you … 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 ...
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 Air … 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 ...