Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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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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 ...
Looking for something fun for the kids to do come bathtime thanks to Homemade Mamas not only will the kids get clean but they will have fun whilst doing so. You could jazz up this simple recipe by adding some glitter for sparkle. Try adding some lavender essential oil for some tranquility. I LOVE this … Read More ...
Run out of deodorant?
Why not make your own.
Click here for 6 easy natural deodorant recipes.
At least you know what is in it and can custom make one to suit your needs with a scent of your choice.
Add one of the following essential oil compositions to your deodorant or make up your … Read More ...
Who like myself is GUILTY of neglecting there feet?
Being a mother of 2 who is constantly on the go, by the end of the day my feet are sore, swollen and dry. I don’t have the time, money or inclination to hang out at Day Spas getting a pedicure ( and even when I … Read More ...
HERBAL INFUSIONS
Infusions are a easily made, if you have ever made a cup of tea, you have made an infusion. In an infusion the softer more delicate parts of a plant are used ( flowers & leaves )
Cut or crush the herb into small pieces before making the infusion.
MAKING AN INFUSION
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Women ( & men ) have used natural oils as conditioners for hundreds of years.
This simple recipe restores damaged hair and eradicates dandruff. Warming the oil( not to hot though ) before use helps it better penetrate the hair shaft.
HOT OIL & GINGER HAIR RESTORER
3 Tablespoons Cold Pressed Olive Oil.
2 … Read More ...
Below is a free DIY recipe for an all natural chemical free shampoo that you can make yourself at home.
Think of the money you will save by making your own DIY shampoo using the following recipe.
Use this as a base and add your own essential oils to suit your hair type.
¼ cup … Read More ...
Brought to my attention by Lauren, herbalist and medicine maker with Good Fight Herb Co. She wanted to share with you a very unique and loving Valentines Day Gift Package that she created with the help of friends, “Blades Natural Beauty” and “Paperfinger”. The CARE (about you!) PACKAGE is one of … Read More ...
Now that the kids are back at school will you be like me and checking your childs hair for lice on a regular basis .
Fortunately the days of just shaving ones head and dipping it in kerosene are long gone.
Try this concentrated aromatherapy blend to eliminate headlice.
Combine in a glass bottle the … Read More ...
