Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
DIY Hand sanitizer recipes have been around for years and suddenly everything DIY is cool again but only out of desperation :). Some of us are DIY preppers from way back in the day.
Here are the best recipes we have collected that cover DIY hand sanitizers. All of them are similar yet different. I … Read More ...
Did you know that single-use soap blocks, cubes and slithers existed? I actually did, because I purchased these single-use travel soaps
a few years ago for a travel trip.
But ,with the lack of hand sanitizer and the drive to get us to actually wash our hands for a minimum of 20 seconds these single … Read More ...
With the sudden increase in concern with Coronavirus and flu we thought it was important to remind everyone the basics of staying safe. Yes! the basics of Washing your hands. So we are highlighting this old recipe we wrote a few years ago.
This Antiseptic soap recipe shows you how to make your own … Read More ...
Who would have thought there was a need to write an article about needing to make your own toilet paper. But in actual fact, DIY toilet paper is not something new. Zero waste enthusiasts have been pushing re-useable homemade toilet paper for many years. These re-useable handmade toilet papers go by the name of “Family … Read More ...
Everyone is going crazy for Hand sanitizer right now due to the flu season and of course Coronavirus. So what is everyone doing? Well, our local Facebook group is filled with people requesting to buy/find Hand sanitizer as ALL our local stores have ran out of stock.
So, lots of people are looking for replacement … Read More ...
The main aim of a fabric mask is to prevent YOUR bodily fluids from being expelled or you being splashed on by someone else’s bodily fluids. It is my (non-medical) understanding that air still flows through the masks. The best fabric for surgical face masks is cotton that can be easily washed and NON woven … 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 ...
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…
PS – I’m in the Get Featured Facebook Group. … Read More ...
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.
