I come across a lot of makeup tips, but not a lot specifically for women that wear glasses. Beauty Fool shares a few tips for those who do wear glasses.
… Read More ...DIY: Cooling Cucumber & Mint Body Oil
The Natural Beauty Workshop created a recipe for a Cooling Cucumber & Mint Body Oil that was designed with shaving in mind. The essential oils, Chamomile & Spearmint, will soothe & cool skin that may be irritated as a result from shaving. The Oil can be applied directly to bare legs, and massaged into the … Read More ...
DIY Spa Treatments
Going to a spa is a luxurious & time-consuming treat we can’t all afford. But, thanks to Olicious Life, we can treat ourselves to an indulgent spa treatment or two at home. Check out the DIY Spa Treatments posted on their site.
… Read More ...DIY: Hair Care Products
The Natural Beauty Workshop recently posted links to some hair care products that had been submitted to their Flickr photo pool. This in turn lead me to their collection of hair care recipes, including ones for Rosemary Walnut Shampoo and a Ayurvedic Hair Cream.
… Read More ...DIY: Realistic Ice Cream Soap
Denise from GoPlanetEarth.com posted a video tutorial on her blog showing how to create Realistic Ice Cream Soap. These soaps would be great favors at any party or shower or just a fun project to do with your kids this summer.
… Read More ...DIY: Bath Bombs
If you’ve been thinking about making your own bath bombs, the Bubbles And Soap Blog has a lot of useful information. Some of the articles include information regarding the different types of handmade bath bombs, steps for making bath bombs, and much more.
Check out the t-shirt design here. Bath Bomb T-shirt.
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DIY: Cappuccino Milk Bath
I love the smell of coffee and cappuccino, so The Natural Beauty Workshop’s recipe for a Cappuccino Milk Bath really appealed to me. If giving as a gift, you can add a wooden scoop, a brown ribbon, and one of their printable tags.
… Read More ...DIY: Gorgeous Packaging
It’s always fun creating your own products, but when giving the items as gifts you want the packaging to be just as attractive as your creation. Soap Queen shares a few tips on gorgeous packaging, as well as links to some of her helpful tutorials.
… Read More ...DIY: Aromatic Hair Care Oil
Lilith’s Apothecary shares a recipe for an Aromatic Hair Care Oil that is to be used for a deep conditioning application for dry or damaged hair.
… Read More ...DIY: Houndstooth Pattern Nails
I love houndstooth print & was excited to see this video tutorial posted by TeddyKana on Cut Out + Keep showing how to paint your own nails in a houndstooth print.
… Read More ...DIY: Hydrating Body Oil
Melissa Maccalla shares a simple recipe for hydrating body oil at Spa Magazine. This oil, that is said to keep your skin smooth, supple, and smelling like a rose, is originally from Doris Sinnathurai, spa director at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza.
… Read More ...Do It Yourself! Natural Beauty
SELF magazine had a great article in the May issue titled Do It Yourself! Natural Beauty. The article lists at-home treatments for strong, shiny hair and healthy, radiant skin. For example, you can achieve shiny strands by combining 1 cup apple juice, 1 cup pear juice and 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar. Simply shampoo, … Read More ...
Covering Tattoos
DIY Bride has some helpful tips on how to cover up tattoos on your special day. I tried covering up a tattoo for my wedding day, but could never find coverage that looked decent so I ended up scrapping the idea (did not need anymore stress!). But DIY Bride lists some good pros & cons … Read More ...
Mother Nature Network: Organic Beauty
These days there seems to be an organic alternative to every product, including makeup, and it can be quite confusing at times. Mother Nature Network has some great information that clears up a lot of questions, such as how can one fashionably ‘green’ up your beauty regimen. This site also has some tips on … Read More ...
5 Essential Makeup Tips from Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown, an American make-up artist and CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, pretty much wrote the handbook for applying flawless makeup. In this article, Bobbi shares five essential makeup tips every woman should know, an excerpt from her book titled Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual: For Everyone from Beginner to Pro.
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