Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
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.
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Have you heard the song Dandelions by Ruth B?
It’s kind of stuck in my head at the moment, as it is the music for my daughter’s dance competition piece. I feel like I am seeing Dandelions everywhere I go not. So when I came across this soap mold I knew I had to feature … 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 ...
Have you heard about ASMR? it is an Autonomous sensory meridian response, sometimes called auto sensory meridian response. Which invokes a tingling sensation. ASMR videos are viral right now and whilst this one isn’t quite ASMR, it has the same desired effect and that is realization. The best thing about this video, is you don’t … 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 ...
The blooms are commonly combined with other herbs and flowers in tea mixes. Dried rose petals may also be used to garnish soups and salads, as well as cakes and pastries. These edible rose petals are perfect for your DIY crafting.
Rose petals are used to make rose petal bath bombs creams, lotions, colognes, and … 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 ...
So these past few weeks Queensland Australia has been hit with rain, and that too, long, relentless rain. We had the same thing happen around 6 months ago. Rain is nothing new, but we are getting mould or mold as they spell it in some countries in places we never had mold or mildew before.… Read More ...
This roundup is all about Helichrysum 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 roundup of links is for recipes containing Orange Essential oil. Orange Essential oil
is the perfect ingredient when it comes to treating anxiety naturally. So what makes Orange oil soo good for the soul?
Orange essential oil is extracted from the rind of the sweet orange, you may have noticed after peeling an orange … Read More ...
On my journey towards a healthier lifestyle, I’ve been slowly eliminating products with harsh chemicals and replacing them with homemade versions. In the winter, I like to take a nice, hot bubble bath to relax and warm up from the freezing weather outside. Have you read the ingredient label on store-bought bubble bath? I did … Read More ...
Rose petals are in abundance at the moment and after Valentine’s day you are likely wondering how to use up some of those dried out and even fresh and fallen rose petals.
This roundup is all about roses, sweet delicious romantic smelling rose petals to be exact. All of these recipes are for making your … Read More ...
In this roundup, we are sharing 8 drink recipes for combatting dehydration. Dehydration is often a symptom of flu and viruses, but don’t worry if you don’t have access to a pharmacy or chemist you can make your own.
It’s not cheap to buy electrolyte-rich sports drinks, so knowing how to prepare your own … Read More ...
