Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
If you have been on your feet all day shopping for gifts or maybe at work then you are going to love these make-at-home foot scrubs. But these scrubs are not just for exfoliating off the disgusting heel skin or killing off the germs under our toenails (toe jam) but these scrubs actually make your … Read More ...
I don’t know who started the whipped body butter movement, I feel like it was Lush that made it popular but either way here are 20 of the best-whipped body butters.
So why do we whip them? Body butters are made blending oils that have been melted down for example Coconut oil
and Shea Butter,.… Read More ...
This roundup is about bath salts, not just any bath salts, but bath salts you can make at home and gift to friends and family. Bath salts can be very inexpensive to make and with a few tips you will be able to make 10kg of bath salt in less than an hour. So what … Read More ...
This festive Christmas roundup is all about peppermint. I love buying a new essential oil or fragrance oil and having several ideas lined up for how to make the most items with that one oil. I have included over 30 recipes for bath and beauty items that all use peppermint. Of course, peppermint and … Read More ...
Lemon essential oil has a host of benefits for the skin, making it a popular ingredient in many skincare products. Not only does it have a refreshing and uplifting scent, but it also has natural antibacterial properties that can help combat acne and other skin blemishes. Lemon oil is also rich in antioxidants, which can … Read More ...
Chamomile is actually one of my favorite herbs to use, drink and soak in. I first started using chamomile in a DIY facial to calm my redness and then again using the tea for sleeping and on a recent pre covid holiday I was using the tea bags in the hotel room to dab … Read More ...
I came across this book whilst looking for gift ideas for my vegan experimenting teenager daughter.
Part DIY vegan beauty how-to, part cookbook, and part self-improvement manifesto, The Compassionate Chick’s Guide to Beauty
showcases non-toxic, rejuvenating and restorative skin care and beauty products that you can whip up in your kitchen with simple ingredients for … Read More ...
This book 101 organic homemade recipes
is all about organics, quite a few people I know have recently turned to organic lifestyles. It is hard to get started but they began ith changing what they could and not obsessing about the non-organic things they could not change. Every little but helps and it also makes … Read More ...
These recipes all use coconut oil, which means you can buy a bulk-sized coconut oil
and make every single one of these recipes. I love being able to purchase a product or essential oil and have multiple recipes on hand for how to use it. It saves me from wasting products as well as allows … Read More ...
I am a sufferer of Insomnia, I struggle to fall asleep even though I can be extremely tired. The worst part is I need around 8 to 9 hours of sleep a night to be able to function well enough to get the kids to school, clean work, and cook dinner. I am not … Read More ...
So pain is something I live with every day. I have spent my whole adult and teen years suffering from Fibromyalgia and CFS so aches and pains are a daily struggle for me. I know I am not the only one out there and even if your pain isn’t chronic these recipes are sure to … Read More ...
I am going to assume if you have clicked through to this article you know what CBD oil
is and you know whether it is legal in your country or your state. If the police come knocking on your door, make sure you don’t kill the recipe messenger.
So quick things – What is CBD … Read More ...
Healing soaps? Hmm if there is one thing this world needs right now it is a whole lot of healing. So let’s start with the outside first shall we. This book is about healing, using soap to deliver the healing properties of plants and oils so that your body can absorb them. Sometimes I wonder … Read More ...
Turmeric is most famously used in Indian cooking, but did you realize how good it can be for your skin? Turmeric is a spice made from a plant in the same family as ginger. I love ginger!
I have been popping a spoonful of Turmeric powder
into my tea or coffee when I have … Read More ...
Lotion bars became popular thanks to Lush stores, so what exactly is a lotion bar? A lotion bar is a solid bar used for moisturizing your skin. Lotion bars are made using low temp oils that melt when they touch the warmth of your skin. Yes, you do need to keep your homemade lotion … Read More ...