Do you have dry, cracked skin on the bottom of your feet and heels? If yes, you have to try this recipe! This DIY exfoliating scrub is the best foot scrub to remove dead skin and will leave your feet feeling soft and fresh. My absolute favorite thing ever is a good ol' fashion foot massage. Seriously, not much can top it in my personal opinion. My feet are far from perfect and sometimes need a little TLC. I can remember a time in high school when I went to the store specifically … [Read more...] about Best Foot Scrub to Remove Dead Skin
Natural Skin Care
How to Make Natural Body Wash
Making your own all-natural body wash is easier than you think. With this simple 4 ingredient recipe, I will show you how to make natural body wash that is moisturizing for the skin and cost-effective. Some of the products that we are using to keep our bodies clean can actually cause our bodies more harm than good. Have you revamped your daily grooming routine yet? When I decided to "clean" up, pun 100% intended, my routine, I noticed that making my own natural body … [Read more...] about How to Make Natural Body Wash
Homemade Sugar Scrub Bars
With a few simple ingredients, you can make homemade sugar scrub bars. These make the perfect homemade gift for anyone on your list. Something about homemade sugar scrub bars makes me feel fancy and girly. I love keeping a jar next to my sink to exfoliate my skin, especially during the wintertime when my hands can get so dry. In a house of mostly boys, sometimes my daughter and I have to have a girls night. This can consist of going shopping and out to eat or it can be a simple … [Read more...] about Homemade Sugar Scrub Bars
Homemade Anti-Itch Cream (Natural Bug Bite Relief)
Bug bites can be very annoying and itchy. Try this homemade anti-itch cream for natural bug bite relief. This cream is made with soothing ingredients that are great for relieving the itch and healing the skin. I decided to make a homemade anti-itch cream since the bugs are extra bad here this summer because of all the flooding in my area. We had one of the rainest springs in history here in the midwest! Thankfully, our house isn't affected by the flood, but many nearby roads … [Read more...] about Homemade Anti-Itch Cream (Natural Bug Bite Relief)
DIY Bug Repellent Lotion Bars
These bug repellent lotion bars are perfect for summertime. While moisturizing your skin with all-natural ingredients: you will also be keeping bugs at bay. Safe for all ages! Last winter, I made lotion bars and absolutely loved them. In fact, I made such a large batch we still have a couple left. So while I was getting ready to whip up another batch, I thought why not add in some bug repellent essential oils? Instead of adding lavender essential oil, as I did … [Read more...] about DIY Bug Repellent Lotion Bars
DIY After Sun Spray
After a full day in the sun or a beach vacation your sun kissed skin may need some TLC. Check out this simple DIY after sun spray to soothe and restore skin. Protecting your skin from the sun is very important, as is getting the proper amount of vitamin D. Doing both can be tricky, but did you know that 20 minutes of sun a day is all you need to get adequate vitamin D?By following a few tips and safety rules, you can most definitely get the sun you need and keep your skin from … [Read more...] about DIY After Sun Spray
DIY All Natural Sunscreen Recipe
Use this DIY all natural sunscreen recipe to protect your skin against UV rays, without toxic ingredients. This sunscreen is simple to make and works great! Summer is approaching and with a few days hitting 80 degrees it has me thinking about sun protection. Making your own sunscreen isn't hard and it works great. It even passed the "all day at the beach" test, and I have the sandy sunscreen to prove it. ;) Regular sunscreen you buy from the store has a few … [Read more...] about DIY All Natural Sunscreen Recipe
My Natural Daily Skin Care Routine | Yarrow Pom Essential Oil
Watch my natural daily skin care routine with this step by step video tutorial. Learn natural remedies for a healthy skin tone, natural glow, and to protect against anti-aging. I am a low maintenance gal and up until this past year, I wouldn't really have a skin care routine to share. However, I am in my 30's now and decided it was probably about time to stop skipping over all the things that say, "anti-aging."As you all know, I love to make my own products and pretty much make … [Read more...] about My Natural Daily Skin Care Routine | Yarrow Pom Essential Oil
Simple Bath Bomb Recipe
DON'T LET BATH BOMB MAKING SCARE YOU, LIKE IT DID ME FOR SO LONG! WITH THIS SIMPLE BATH BOMB RECIPE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO WHIP UP A BATCH WITH LITTLE EFFORT. I saw bath bombs at farmer markets and at booths at the fair, and I even bought a bunch. I love a nice relaxing bath with a bath bomb and my kids even love them more. They get really excited to watch them fizz and take turns holding it in their hands to feel the bubbles.I had no desire to make them. It just looked hard to me! … [Read more...] about Simple Bath Bomb Recipe
5 DIY Face Wash Recipes for All Skin Types
THESE 5 DIY FACE WASH RECIPES ARE SIMPLE TO MAKE AND ARE ALL-NATURAL. CHOOSE THE RECIPE THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOUR SKIN TO MAKE A CUSTOM FACE WASH THAT WILL CLEANSE AND PROTECT. Looking through all the different face wash options at the store can be overwhelming! One for dry skin, oily skin, acne-prone skin, scrubs, cleansers, different colors, and scents. Where do you start? Did you know that you can make your own face wash with a few ingredients you probably have in your … [Read more...] about 5 DIY Face Wash Recipes for All Skin Types