Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Rosemary and Mint Shaving Cream – the name alone sounds divine. This recipe will have the male in your life smelling like a roast lamb dinner but his skin will be hydrated with jojoba oil
, cleansed and nourished. These would make perfect gifts for Christmas (Yes it really is coming). Package it up into … Read More ...
I have never really thought about what was in my store bought Mouthwash but I am sure it isn’t anything good or natural. I love the idea of this simple recipe (with free printable label). I always get a little scared when using peroxide internally but willing to give this one a try. DIY Mouth … Read More ...
Cleaning the toilet is one of those jobs I just hate. Sure its easy enough but it’s totally gross too. Use Essential oils to create these Bath Bomb style Toilet blocks. Maria SSelf shares her simple Toilet Block recipe.
Do-It-Yourself cleaners are not the hard-to-make, expensive or ineffective options we used to know. While these … Read More ...
It’s a bit of a DIY secret (Shhhhh) but did you know Cinnamon oil makes your lips plump? Can you believe it , a natural essential oil can do the job of $100 lipsticks. HenryHappened shares this fun lip plumping lip gloss that is bright red! Love it!
There are so many different bath salt recipes and even more ways to present them. I love this idea as it uses simple labels with simple twine for a natural effect. It also comes with the free printable for the labels.
These Eczema Lotion Bars are simple to make and really soothing to the skin. Check out her testimony on just how good these lotions bars are. Do you have a tried and tested natural Eczema treatment? Share it with us here.
Thinking about adding Essential Oils?
Essential oils are the most important part of aromatherapy … Read More ...
Don’t scorn me but I don’t do my own mopping. I have a robotic mop. (Luxury I know) But guess what it uses to clean the floor?
Vinegar! I add a measure (usually its blob blob that’ll do) Of vinegar into the machine.
I love the idea of using this orange infused vinegar on my … Read More ...
As with all our posts, this is not medical advice, blah blah blah.
Here is a great article for helping to “Balance” your hormones.
If you love Coffee (to stay awake) and like to stay up late at night (attempting to grab ME time when the kids go to bed) then you will only … Read More ...
I love Peppermint, but no one else in my house does. I have a bottle of peppermint oil in my handbag for headaches and just random moments when I feel the need to have a sniff like its some crazy mommy drug. These sugar scrub balls are perfect little additions to the bathroom. If you … Read More ...
Have you ever wondered just how popular the perfume that your wearing is? I recently found out/discovered that a much older relative is wearing the same perfume as me. I think in that moment I realized I might be slipping into old age too early. (Not that old is bad. It’s just, well older than … Read More ...
This list contains 6 facials from our sister site that contain things you would never have thought to put on your face!
1: Coffee Exfoliating Facial – Coffee for your face using coffee grinds.
2: Kiwi Fruit Face Rinse – Remove excess oil.
3: Frothy Tea mask – Tea and egg whites make this mask … Read More ...
Leave it to Stephanie at Henry Happened to come up with this luscious combination. She gave these as Mother’s Day gifts but forget that…I’m making these for me! Find the easy tutorial here.… Read More ...
Where was this recipe when I needed it? Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, has a super simple three oils only recipe to make an all natural baby oil that sounds just perfect. Love this and it would make a wonderful baby shower gift! Get all the details here.… Read More ...
Love this! Stephanie at Henry Happened has pulled together 25 rocking tutorials to make everything from scrubs to soap to lip balm, tub tea and more. Make this Mother’s Day all about DIY beauty. Find these 25 tutorials here (scroll down a bit), as well as 75 other rocking ideas including jewelry, gifts for the … Read More ...
Spring is finally making an appearance here in the Northeastern United States and I for one need something new and fresh in my soap. That’s why I was excited to try Anne-Marie’s easy and fab-looking tutorial for making swirled soap. This looks complicated, but is actually pretty easy. Find it from The Soap Queen here… Read More ...
