Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
1 1/4 cups of Baking soda or Bicarbonate of Soda
1/2 cup of Citric acid
2 tsp of Almond Oil or Apricot kernel oil
1/2 tbs of Water
1/8 cup of Milk powder
1/4 tsp of Cinnamon, cardamom & clove powdered spices
10-15 drops of Vanilla fragrance oil. Full recipe and tutorial … Read More ...
Using essential oils in your DIY recipes have many benefits not only do you remove the use of chemical ingredients but you are adding healing and soothing properties too. This recipe is for a Lemon balm.
Turpentine Soap For Working Hands
1 cup of Borax
1 cup of Melt and Pour Soap Base
2 tsp Turpentine
1 tsp of Orange essential oil
You can melt the base soap in a double boiler or the microwave. Meantime prepare your mold. You can use any mold even a muffin tin. … Read More ...
Tassels are all the fashion right now. I must admit by adding a tassel or two you can really uplift a boring fashion piece. Buying fashion pieces with tassels also seems to uplift the price. Here is a great tutorial on how to make tiered tassels for a fun and festive punch of color to … Read More ...
1/2 cup of shea butter
Essential oils of choice (optional)
Ice cube tray or suitable mold
Start by melting down your Shea Butter. I used the microwave at 30 second intervals for my butter. Next stir in 10-15 drops of an essential oil of your choice. I used a tired legs blend but you … Read More ...
Not all of our DIY endeavors are ideal for the more masculine folks in our lives, which can make Father’s Day a bit tricky for those of us who are inclined to handcraft gifts for every holiday.
Enter Anne-Marie Faiola and her delightfully gender-neutral and Father’s Day-ready Handmade Beauty Box Shaving Soap Recipe.
Shaving soap … Read More ...
225g or 9 ounces of Coconut Cream
4.5 g (2 tsp) of powdered benzoin (or other preservative)
340g/12 ounces of Melt and Pour Soap
You can melt the base soap in a double boiler or the microwave. Meantime prepare your mold. You can use any mold even a muffin tin. Slice Prepare the mold by … Read More ...
Unwashed hair is something that just catches up with me. It’s like one day I think “yep I need to wash it” then something pop’s up.I forget or I am rushed in the shower or a child is talking to me about why batman and superman are super cool and I think it will last … Read More ...
Please tell me I am not the only one who loves Spearmint? No one in my house likes it! Its great though cause I can buy spearmint gum and no one wants to share. This brown sugar scrub is very simple to make with minimal ingredients required. DIY Brown Sugar Scrub… Read More ...
Have you been drinking the right juices for weight-loss? Here is a list of recipes that will help fill you up and slim you down. I haven’t tried any yet so would love to hear your feedback on which one is the best. I love fresh juice and smoothies but when I see the clean … Read More ...
Lime Loofah Soap Recipe
3 oz opaque Melt and Pour soap base
1 Sliced Loofah
15 drops of lime essential oil
1 Tbs Aloe Vera gel
Green Coloring
Soap Mold
You can melt the base soap in a double boiler or the microwave. Meantime prepare your mold. You can use any round mold even … Read More ...
Don’t pay $100 of dollars for the latest “in style” of bikini’s when you can make your own. I mean who wants to pay hundreds of dollars for such a small amount of fabric right? You will need a plain bikini and matching t-shirt to create this look. It looks like Macramé which I love!… Read More ...
Making your own toothpaste seems rather frugal but most people who make their own products are doing it for totally different reasons. Sometimes DIY is more expensive than store bought, it’s usually about chemicals and additives. Do you know what is in your store bought toothpaste? This DIY toothpaste has every single ingredient listed. There … Read More ...
I always seem to get caught out with un-washed hair. I prefer to wash my hair in the evenings but of course come to evening shower time I am generally exhausted so tell me safe I can just get one more day out of it. Which of course is really stretching it. I love these … Read More ...
Using just a few ingredients you probably have on hand, you can make your own natural, homemade deodorant in no time! This homemade deodorant recipe is healthier and budget friendly!
Did you know it’s not sweating that smells its the bacteria on the skin that causes the smell? Deodorant has antibacterial agents in it to … Read More ...