Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
A great foot soak to deodorise the stinkiest of feet.
YOU WILL NEED
* 2 tablespoon dried sage
* 2 tablespoon dried rosemary
* 2 tablespoon dried thymme
* 2 tablespoon dried peppermint leaves ( tea )
* 1 tablespoon lemon peel coarsely grated
* 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
HOW TO
1. Make … Read More ...
Easy Peasy you too can make your own herbal vinegars ready to use as you please.
HOW TO
1. Fill a jar loosely with fresh chopped herbs and/or flowers of your choice or half fill a jar with dried herbs.
2. Pour in enough vinegar to fill the jar. Apple Cider Vinegar is the best … 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 ...
The idea for Avado Organics came about when Tammy Fenner had her second child Lucy. Lucy had extremely sensitive skin and was prone to breakouts of eczema. All the products Tammy tried at the time would dry her skin out even more. On impulse one evening Tammy added some avocado oil to Lucy’s bath (at … Read More ...
Experts say, the first thing you should do when you get up in the morning is to drink a glass of light honey water. You should pick honey which is liquid without crystallization, the color should be light, and the flavor should not be too sweet. By drinking honey water you can both add moisture … 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 ...
A hydrating mask for all skin types. Crushed grapes are very soothing, cooling and toning to the skin. Below is a recipe small enough for one or two applications. Mask once made is to be stored in the fridge and used within 4-5 days. Remember to wash the grapes thoroughly before making your mask.
YOU … Read More ...
BENEFITS OF TAHINI
Tahini is a source of calcium, protein and B vitamins, also a good source of essential fatty acids (EFA), these EFA’s are used in helping to maintain healthy skin.
With high levels of vitamin E tahini helps to reduce the rate of ageing in body cells. ( That can’t be a bad … 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 ...
Using the basic bath salts recipe I posted about previously you can add your own herbal extracts, botanicals & clays to make an aromatic blend that will lift mums heart, soothe her mind and evoke positive feelings about her inner beauty. A long hot soak in the tub with a good handful of these bath … Read More ...
WHO ARE VAPOUR ORGANIC BEAUTY?
Vapour
is a new prestige beauty company set to revolutionize the luxury beauty market with its innovative delivery system, unparalleled skin affinity and sophisticated color artistry. In a market filled with thousands of similar products distinguished only by packaging and branding, Vapour shines as the first truly 21st century … Read More ...
One warning before you start: you need to know the basics of soapmaking before you try this. There are many, many books and websites out there that can get you started. But in the meantime click here for a basic rundown of HOT PROCESS soapmaking
Ingredients
8 ounces of shortening
6 ounces of … Read More ...
Congratulations Christine B you are the lucky winner of a……………
A PURESTUF GIFT BOX
CONTAINING THE FOLLOWING
1 x Mermaid Cleanser
1 x Goddess Day cream
1 x Bliss Night Cream
1 x Glow Face Scrub
1 x Purestuff Skin Tea
RRP $ 230… Read More ...
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 ...
