Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
There are some household smells you can politely ignore… and then there are carpet smells. Anyone who has ever dealt with pets, kids, damp winter rooms, or the dreaded “someone was sick on the carpet” situation knows exactly what I mean. You clean the spot, you open the windows, you convince yourself it’s gone — … Read More ...
I find that the more kids you have the less diligent you are with certain things. With my first I changed nappies religiously so Baby H was dry and comfortable. Not so with my second Baby L, sometimes it is so hectic in the morning ( and he is happy enough ) that I don’t … Read More ...
Did you know that fabric softeners and dryer sheets generally contain ethyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, camphor, ethanol, limonene, linalool, and a-Terpineol? These chemicals can cause respiratory irritation, headache, nausea, dizziness, anemia, liver and kidney damage, central nervous system disorders, and respiratory edema. Many of them have EPA warnings to wash hands after handling and some … Read More ...
1 small muslin drawstring bag (you can usually get these at craft stores)
dried lavender flowers
2-3 drops lavender essential oil
Fill the muslin bag with the dried lavender and add the essential oil. Close the bag tightly and throw in the dryer. Your clothes and towels will come out soft and … Read More ...
1 oz cayenne
3 oz arnica infused oil
3/4 oz beeswax
20 drops white camphor essential oil
20 drops cinnamon leaf essential oil
20 drops rosemary essential oil
30 drops clary sage
essential oil
10 drops sweet birch
essential oil
Melt beeswax, add infused oils and stir well. Let cool a bit before … Read More ...
Alot of people ask me where they can buy certain ingredients when they want to make a recipe I have posted. Introducing Pine Meadows Utah based wholesale supplier of candle and soap making supplies, fragrance oils, essential oils, lip balm flavours, clays salts and botanicals. Be sure to check out there free recipe section and … Read More ...
Blackheads are so annoying, we all want to get rid of them from time to time. Blackhead strips can be expensive and some extraction methods can come with adverse side effects if not done correctly. I am sharing a natural method that if used on a regular basis can keep this problem in check. I … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
