This deluxe facial oil may be used instead of a night cream or it may be applied under your moisturizer. Rich in oleic, linloleic and linolinec acids as well as a high concentration of vitamins A D & E This is an excellent facial oil for dehydrated skin types as well as … Read More ...
DIY Fabulous & Fresh Facial Oil
A few drops of this facial oil massaged into the face and neck morning and night, will give your skin a healthy glow leaving it feeling soft and fabulous.
YOU WILL NEED
15ml Hemp Seed Oil
20 drops Rose 3% in Jojoba Essential Oil
20 drops Neroli 3% in Jojoba Essential Oil
20 drops Chamomile … Read More ...
Lavender & Oatmeal Soap Mothers Day Gift Idea
Follow this easy soap tutorial shared with me by Melissa via Rachelle from Tinkerlab for mum this Mothers Day or any occasion really. The hand painted ( by a child ) paper is also a lovely idea. I find this idea to be very cute. You will need the following
FOR THE PAPER
* liquid … Read More ...
Pure Essential Oil Compositions For Body Talc
Choose one of these essential oil compositions to add to one of the talc bases mentioned here.
EXOTICA
9 drops cinnamon
8 drops petitgrain
8 drops palmarosa
15 drops orange
HEAVEN
12 drops lavender
10 drops may chang
10 drops spearmint
8 drops geranium
PLEASURE
15 drops ylang ylang
5 drops vetiver
20 drops bergamot… Read More ...
DIY Cornstarch Body Talc
I previously posted about making your own deodorant. Applying talcs is another wonderful way to fragrance the body as well as absorb excess moisture. Pure Talc, Cornstarch & Kaolin make excellent fine textured powders. The finest texture being Pure Talc followed by Cornstarch then Kaolin. You may choose to to use one of these … Read More ...
DIY Purifying Body Mask
Happy Easter, I have been unable to post the last 5 days due to My internet provider having all internet access/phone lines in my area down ( not so good on public holidays ) Happy to say all is fixed and I will be posting numerous posts over the next few days to make up … Read More ...
Honey Water Toner Recipe
A healing astringent toner for skin that is oily & blemished. As this is an all natural toner be sure to store in a clean bottle and keep in the fridge to keep it fresh.
YOU WILL NEED
5ml ( 1tsp ) honey
100ml purified water
5ml (1 tsp ) apple cider vinegar ( go … Read More ...
DIY Face Moisturizer For Everyday Use
Earlier this week I posted a recipe for to make your own base cream for a moisturiser. Today I am posting 1 of many DIY recipes for variations of facial moisturisers. With mothers day coming up why not give mum something from the heart made by you.
This facial moisturiser is perfect for normal … Read More ...
DIY Bath Salt Recipe Formula
Bath salts are versatile, are quick and easy to make and make wonderful gifts.
Soothing, Calming, Relaxing,Peaceful, rejuvenating, invigorating, cleansing, purifying, refreshing, energising, vitalising, restoring – the list goes on!!!
Just choose your essential oils and other natural ingredients to suit your mood – lay back and enjoy with some soothing candle and a glass … Read More ...
Base Cream Recipe From Scratch
When making your own body lotions/face creams you have 2 options: you can either make your own or buy one. Below is a recipe for a basic cream/lotion base.
When making a cream from scratch there are two stages that must be considered – the oil phase and the water phase. They must be kept … Read More ...
DIY Orange & Fennel Toner
Fennel seeds & fennel essential oil contain plant oestrogen s& phytohormones that firm and rejuvenate the skin by stimulating the dermal cell metabolism ( sounds good right ) This lovely balancing, rejuvenating fragrant toner is especially beneficial for sluggish, untoned, lined skin whether it be oily or dry. Perfect for us oldies 🙂 Best to … Read More ...
Oats Cleansers
Oats are remarkably cleansing. With healing, anti – inflammatory , softening & moisturizing properties, they are also high in silica & making them great for skin, nails & hair. For years professionals have heralded oats as the cleansing grain therefore recommending using oats for irritated, sensitive skin. Keep a jar of fine oatmeal near your … Read More ...
Soapwalla – Review
WHO IS SOAPWALLA?
Proud member of VeganEtsy, EtsyVeg, and CreateAbility Teams. Soapwalla was born one evening in the NYC kitchen apartment of now Brooklyn based Creator, Founder & Soapwalla Chef Rachel Winard. Soapwalla’s organic soaps and body products are specifically designed to cleanse with natural ingredients without stripping the oils that … Read More ...
DIY Sugar Scrub Recipe
I am sharing this recipe courtesy of Argot who discovered this concoction in a magazine in which C&H® Pure Cane Sugar was promoting their product with the sugar scrub recipe. (she has combined this with hand-knitted socks and a rice heat therapy bag for the ultimate birthday gift.)
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- 1 cup C&H® Pure Cane Sugar
Smell Good – Solid Perfume Tutorial.
These are great because they won’t spill, they fit in a pocket or purse, and are just downright cute!
Thankyou Bloom Bake & Create for sharing this easy DIY Tutorial for Solid Perfume, using the following ingredients
Solid Perfume
20% soy wax – you can use beeswax, but soy seems to make it creamer… Read More ...