Bath products can be fun, as proven with The Natural Beauty Workshop’s recipe for Candy Shop Solid Sugar Scrubs. This simple recipe is for two batches of single use sugar scrubs that are perfect for exfoliating rough spots on your arms, legs, hands, feet, or back. When giving for gifts, be sure to download … Read More ...
DIY: Easter and April Fool’s Day Projects
Soap Queen has lots of fun Easter and April Fool’s Day soap projects posted on her blog. I especially love the Easter Soap Kit from Bramble Berry!
Cleaning Makeup Brushes
Cleaning your makeup brushes is very important. But, if you’re like me, you may be afraid of damaging the brushes so you put off cleaning them for way too long. Temptalia posted some helpful information that will aide you in cleaning your brushes so you can apply your makeup without worrying about germs, etc.
DIY: Lavender & Sweet Orange Hand Soap
Learn how to whip up a Lavender & Sweet Orange Hand Soap in just 30 seconds. Head over to Safe Mama’s blog for the details & instructions.
DIY: Kitchen Soap
Suite101.com posted several recipes for creating your own kitchen soap that will help eliminate odors. Find out how to create Lemon Nutmeg Natural Soap Bars, Double Lemon Soap, and Coffee Soap.
50 Ways to Use Essential Oils
1. For Scent-Sational smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops essential oil to 1/4 cup fabric softener or water and place in the center cup of the wash.
2. Potpourri … Read More ...
Powder Puff
Body powder is a great way to keep cool in the hotter months! But did you know that the talcum used in many commercial powders has been shown to cause tumors in lab animals ? This talc-free recipe is a great alternative:
1/4 cup (59 ml) cornstarch
1/4 cup (50 ml) arrowroot powder
3 Tb … Read More ...
Work it Out Massage Oil
Dad or another another important man in your life enjoy a good workout, but not the sore muscles after? This homemade sports rub makes a great Father’s Day gift for the active man. The thyme and eucalyptus essential oils have healing properties and the peppermint has a cooling effect. The Cedarwood oil adds a nice … Read More ...
Essential Facts
Essential oils are extracted from natural substances such as flowers, herbs, fruits, spices and grasses. These oils are believed to affect the body’s physical and emotional properties, which is traditionally called aromatherapy. Here are some facts to keep in mind when working with essential oils.
- Essential oils should be stored in amber-colored glass bottles away
Removing Smells From Hands
If you’ve cooked with garlic or onions, you know that getting the smell off of your hands can be hard, even with the strongest scented soap. But the answer may be as close as your favorite morning beverage–coffee!
Using cheesecloth, make a small pouch and fill it with 3/4 cup fresh, whole coffee beans. After … Read More ...
Bath Cookies
Bath cookies look good enough to eat but they are made from salt and fragrant oils.
What you will need:
2 cups of Sea salt or rock salt
1/2 cup Baking soda
1/2 cup Cornstarch
2 tbs of Almond oil
1 tsp Vitamin E oil
1-2 eggs
6 drops Essential oil
Makes 10-12 cookies depending … Read More ...