Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Most of these frugal or money-saving soap detergent powder recipes use Borax
, Soap Flakes
and washing Soda.
I like to add some Lavender or Eucalyptus essential
oils to mine.
Eucalyptus essential oil has long been known for its antibacterial and antiviral properties, and it is an excellent natural stain remover. In addition to its … Read More ...
When making your own deodorant blocks, sprays or powders, you may like to choose one of these fragrant compositions. Add one of these compositions to 100ml/gm of your deodorant preparation
FRESH & CLEAN – suitable for men & women
30 drops bergamot
10 drops of cypress
20 drops geranium
FRESH & WOODY – suitable for … Read More ...
This DIY honey lip scrub with cinnamon is a great way to get rid of chapped, dry lips for good! It smells heavenly, it’s made using only ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen and it’s a total powerhouse when it comes to moisturizing your lips. The best thing about this scrub is that … Read More ...
This lovely handmade DIY lavender sugar scrub is the perfect solution for dry hands, feet and body! Soothe your senses with a homemade sugar scrub with lavender buds
that doubles up as a moisturizer! You can grab the full recipe here. This scrub is perfect for helping children to fall a sleep or for … Read More ...
Are you sick of your stinky carpets? Remove carpet odor & get it to smell fresh and nice again the easy, natural, homemade way! Pet odor removal has never been easier with this DIY carpet deodorizer! Here’s how to remove carpet odor without an expensive deodorizer! See the full recipe here.… Read More ...
What a super cute idea for Valentine’s Day—giving the gift of a pretty fragrance with these mini scented gifts! Perfume is always a thoughtful, personal gift, and these small, fragrant treasures are the perfect way to show you care. Plus, if you’re looking for a way to try out different scents before committing to a … Read More ...
This Cricut craft tutorial is for a Valentine’s Be Mine mason jar. I thought I would share this here on the bath and body blog becuase even though the jar above is filled with candy you could fill this jar with Handmade bath salts, bath bombs or make some Lush copy cat Bath … Read More ...
Treat yourself to some simple and inexpensive luxury when you make your own DIY lavender
spray! This DIY lavender spray is made with dried lavender buds and essential oils and is ready in just a few minutes! You can see the full recipe here. … Read More ...
Elderberries have been used in traditional medicine all over the world in many different cultures due to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. The most common uses are for colds and flu, sinus infections.
Elderberry is the dark purple berry from the European elder tree from with the white elderflowers bloom.
The flowers and berries are … Read More ...
Activated charcoal
is used for all kinds of detoxification. This DIY Charcoal Detox Soap is refreshing and cleansing and a great pick-me-up in the morning or to get the grime off at the end of the day. It’s also super easy to make. Get the DIY…
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These peppermint scrub blocks are the perfect handmade Christmas gift, Or make them to treat yo self this Christmas time. They are peppermint scented and have peppermint chips inside for a little DIY festive fun for your body. See the full DIY Sugar scrub recipe here.
This peppermint bark soap is perfect for the holidays! It’s super easy to make, it smells AH-MAZING, and the raw cacao
provides a little exfoliant. It’s perfect for your Christmas or holiday guests, a hostess gift, teacher or neighbor present, and of course to use in every bathroom in your home. It’s all-natural and … Read More ...
Are you looking for a quick and easy homemade gift? Or maybe something to treat yourself? This DIY peppermint sugar scrub is a decadent indulgence. The DIY uses ingredients you already have in your pantry and only takes a minute to make.
Elderflower
has been used in traditional medicine all over the world in many different cultures due to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. The most common uses are for colds and flu, sinus infections.
Elderberry is the dark purple berry from the European elder tree from with the white elderflowers bloom.
The Elderberry flowers
are used … Read More ...
What is better than feeling pretty and taking some ME time to treat yourself to a facial, massage or scrub? Doing it on the Cheap of course for less $$. There is something special about lazing on bed coated in DIY lotion that feels extra indulgent, or is that just me? Maybe I am too … Read More ...
