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.… Read More ...
DIY Cleansing Honey Face Mask for Glowing Skin
Gentle. Healing. All-Natural.
If your skin’s feeling tired, dull, or just a little “meh,” it might be time to treat it to something simple, sweet, and surprisingly powerful—like this homemade honey face mask.
This recipe has been a quiet favourite in my skincare stash for years. It’s gentle enough for mature or sensitive skin, but … Read More ...
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 ...