Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
I have recently taken an interest in herbals teas for health, so this book was very interesting for me, it gave me the confidence to get started with making my own blends, creating teas that I actually found palatable for my tastes. Turns out I really like the florals.
Freshly blended herbal teas offer more … Read More ...
If you’re someone who enjoys making your own soap, then you know how important it is to have proper labeling. Not only does it help you keep track of your creations, but it also makes for a great gift or even a product to sell. However, creating professional-looking labels can be a daunting task, especially … Read More ...
If you’re looking for a comprehensive guide to herbal remedies that heal and nurture the whole family, then look no further than JJ Pursell’s latest book, “Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary.” As a board-certified naturopathic physician and bestselling author of “The Herbal Apothecary,” Pursell is a trusted expert in the field of herbal medicine. … Read More ...
This roundup of DIY bath and body recipes if for tutorials using Ginger. Ginger essential oil
, Ginger powder
or Fresh Ginger pupil.
Ginger Essential Oil is stimulating and warming making it great for soothing aches and pains. Ginger essential oil is one of my favorite warming stomach oils for upset stomach, but keep in … Read More ...
This roundup is all about body odor or DIY deodorants to be exact. So why am I talking about Body odor? Well, I recently had to attend my child’s classroom at the end of a hot summer’s day, and now I strongly believe deodorant is something that should be handed out free to all teenagers. … Read More ...
Sea sponges are a great embed when it comes to DIY soap, adding an embed into a basic soap recipe can take your handmade soap from boring to something special. All of these recipes below use natural sea sponges. If you are looking for basic sponge soaps using store-bought bathroom sponges then check out … Read More ...
Have you found some pumice stone as you walk along the beach? I think most of us know if you rub it on your skin and act like an exfoliator, it is especially good for your heels, but did you know you can crush it and use it in your soaps?
Pumice is a light-colored, … Read More ...
Making your own makeup and beauty products has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. Not only does it allow you to have complete control over the ingredients you use, but it can also save you money in the long run. When it comes to blush specifically, making your own can be … Read More ...
These Soap sponges are giving me Soap on a rope v
ibes. Sponge soaps have become really popular and I think some of it has to do with the ASMR soap sponge videos on the internet. (You can watch one here)
So what is a sponge soap or soap sponge? basically, it is … Read More ...
Oak moss essential oil
has antiseptic properties, which help the skin rid itself of microbial growth as an anti-bacterial oil as well as It gives immense relief from congestion in the chest, breathing troubles, asthma attacks, and coughs. Often used in cough mixture. Oakmoss is very effective at reducing inflammation, irritation, and swelling.
Oakmoss… Read More ...
This roundup is all about Peppermint Essential Oil
. I recently started creating roundups that used the same oil rather than a style of DIY. Why? I was getting into the bad habit of buying an Essential oil for the purpose of one recipe but then being stuck with 25mls of extra oil essential oil. … Read More ...
This is a DIY guide with a recipe for essential oil aromatherapy shower steamers. These are made to fizz on the shower floor as an aromatherapy tool. Steamers release the essential oils into the steam of your shower like a diffuser. While similar in composition, these aren’t to be used as bath bombs because the … Read More ...
This roundup is all about Oatmeal. We know that oatmeal is good for out tummies but did you know it is even better when applied to our skin.
Oatmeal is a natural exfoliant, and as an exfoliation, layers of dull dead skin are gently removed lifting out toxins and unblocking pores. Exfoliating should be a … Read More ...
The Jagua extract is obtained from Jagua (Genipa Americana), an edible fruit native to Colombia’s tropical forests. The search for natural food colors has hit the jackpot with this natural blue dye. This natural blue dye is already being used in food in the US and is often listed as “fruit Juice” colorant rather than … Read More ...
This roundup is all about Black Pepper Essential oil
I recently started creating roundups that used the same oil rather than a style of DIY. Why? I was getting into the bad habit of buying an Essential oil for the purpose of one recipe but then being stuck with 25mls of extra oil essential … Read More ...
