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Travel Beauty Tips And Hacks

January 16, 2014 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

 

Travelling means you can’t always take your normal stock pile of beauty supplies with you. Here are some simple beauty hacks and tips to maintain a beautiful regime on holiday. These tips and tricks make the most of what you already have and what items are around in.

1: Sugar sachets and lemon slices from the hotel bar can be mixed together to create a foot scrub, Add some olive oil for a gentler scrub.

2: Sock buns fit flat in your suitcase and can create beautiful curls without the use of a curling iron. Speed things up with the hotel hairdryer if you don’t want to sleep on it. You can also use this to add volume to a normal bun up do.

3:Pimple Popped up into your Holiday snaps? Advil tablets can be used to reduce the redness.

4: Black Hair? Use mascara to tone in those stray greys you didn’t see before your checked in. Red hair? Dab some red colorstay lipstick onto your fingers and run it over the grays. It’s not perfect but it will help.

5: Cut a block of soap into smaller pieces before you leave to create your own mini soap blocks. Use a peeler to create some soap curls, perfect for keeping in your handbag for public tourist toilets without soap. So much cheaper than soap sheets.

6: Suddenly needing a heat pack? Ask the kitchen for some dry uncooked rice to be microwaved for 1-2 minutes. When the handsome room service guy leaves,  pour it into a sock or stocking, knot up the end and you have a instant heat pack.

7: Use baby powder as a dry shampoo into your hair, you can also use it to dry out sweaty walking shoes or stinky arm pits.

8: Plan you Hair styles based on your days- Start out with it down and flowing before it gets frizzy, then next day add some curls with a salty water spray made from a sachet or salt and warm water, sprinkle into hair for beach curls. Then go for a tussled and pinned up do, before finishing off your holiday with a hair bun.

9: Vaseline – Can be used to shape eyebrows, soften feet, prevent personal chaffing or wind chapped lips. Can be used as a lip gloss, nail shiner, removes eye makeup and Mascara. Don’t have Vaseline try paw paw cream too.

10: Order green tea from room service and allow it to cool before soaking your face and hair in it. It will leave your hair shiny and your face less puffed and looking rejuvenated for all those holidays snaps and selfies.

Have any more ideas? Share them below in the comments.  Want to make the travel bag used in the picture? Free Travel bag Pattern.

 

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DIY Sore Muscle Relief Balm with Essential Oils – Natural Comfort in a Jar

When your back’s tight, your shoulders are screaming, and even stretching feels like too much effort—sometimes, you just need a little help in a jar.

Enter this soothing DIY Sore Muscle Relief Balm. It’s warming, nourishing, and infused with essential oils known for easing tension and boosting circulation. Whether you’re dealing with post-gardening aches, a long day on your feet, or that stubborn neck kink from sleeping funny (again), this balm is a natural way to say goodbye to muscle misery.

I keep a tin of this on my bedside table and another in the kitchen drawer. It’s a go-to remedy in our house for everything from growing pains to post-walk stiffness—and trust me, with a big dog like Aloo dragging me around, I know sore calves!

Why Make Your Own Muscle Balm?

Commercial rubs often contain synthetic fragrances, petroleum byproducts, or ingredients that can be too harsh on sensitive skin. When you make your own, you’re in full control—and it doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming.

This DIY balm is:

  • Petroleum-free and non-toxic 
  • Packed with anti-inflammatory oils 
  • Warming without the burn 
  • Gentle on sensitive or mature skin 
  • Perfect for gifting 

Ingredients You’ll Need

Base Oils & Butters:

  • ¼ cup shea butter – rich in vitamins and helps deeply hydrate skin 
  • 2 tbsp beeswax pellets – thickens the balm and adds a protective barrier 
  • ¼ cup coconut oil – light carrier oil with natural anti-inflammatory properties 
  • 2 tbsp magnesium oil (optional but recommended for extra relief) 

Essential Oils Blend:

  • 10 drops peppermint essential oil – cooling and refreshing 
  • 8 drops eucalyptus essential oil – helps reduce inflammation 
  • 6 drops rosemary essential oil – boosts circulation 
  • 5 drops lavender essential oil – calming and soothing 
  • 4 drops ginger essential oil – gentle warming effect (skip if sensitive to heat) 

Note: Always do a patch test before slathering it on.

How to Make It – Step-by-Step

  1. Melt Your Base
    In a double boiler (or a heat-safe bowl over simmering water), melt together the shea butter, beeswax, and coconut oil until fully liquified. 
  2. Add Magnesium Oil (Optional)
    Remove from heat and stir in magnesium oil if using. This may cause some bubbling—that’s normal! 
  3. Cool Slightly
    Let the mixture cool for a couple of minutes. You want it warm but not hot to avoid damaging the essential oils. 
  4. Stir in Essential Oils
    Add your essential oils and mix thoroughly with a wooden stick or glass stirrer. 
  5. Pour into Tins or Jars
    Carefully pour the balm intometal balm tins or glass jars. Let cool uncovered until set. 
  6. Label & Store
    Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight. It should last 6–12 months. 

How to Use Your Homemade Muscle Rub

  • Massage a small amount into sore muscles after a shower or bath. 
  • Use it before bed to help loosen tight areas and promote deeper sleep. 
  • Rub into feet and calves after long days of standing or walking. 
  • Warm it between your hands for easier spreading on cold days. 

Bonus tip: Rub a bit onto temples and neck during tension headaches—peppermint works wonders.

Customize Your Balm

Want to make it your own? Here are a few add-ins:

  • Arnica oil – great for bruises and swelling 
  • Cayenne pepper oil – for extra heat (only a drop or two!) 
  • Menthol crystals – adds a deep cooling sensation, use sparingly 
  • Comfrey-infused oil – old-school remedy for joint pain and strains 

Gift It!

This balm makes a thoughtful gift for:

  • Gym-goers 
  • Gardeners 
  • Grandparents 
  • Stressed-out teachers 
  • Care packages for new mums or anyone in recovery 

Pair it with a cozy pair of socks or a DIY rice heat pack for a full self-care bundle.

Making your own sore muscle balm isn’t just about saving money or going natural—it’s about putting a little love and intention into your self-care. This balm smells divine, feels luxurious, and actually works. No mystery ingredients. No overpriced tubes. Just natural, handmade relief whenever you need it.

 

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