Homemade beeswax candles are simple to make, cozy up any space, and are made with all-natural ingredients. Made with a beautiful honey vanilla fragrance oil, these honey vanilla candles are sure to warm up any room. I love lighting candles in the evening after a long day. It just sets the mood, too relaxing and cozy. I used to buy candles from the store until I found out what was in them. Most conventional candles are filled with synthetic fragrances, toxin-filled waxes, and even the … [Read more...]
How to Make Rose Bath Salts
Looking for a little self-care? Rose bath salts are easy to make and extremely beneficial for the skin. Made with a blend of pink salt and sea salt, these bath salts will soothe achy muscles and sore joints. Soaking in the tub can be one of the best ways to end a long stressful day. Not only can it be relaxing, but it can also soothe aches and pains. Bath salts alone can have many benefits for the skin; they can soothe itchy skin and help with certain skin issues such as eczema and … [Read more...]
Homemade Moisturizing Hand Cream
Working hands need to stay hydrated. And when it comes to dry hands, this moisturizing homemade hand cream is just the thing. Use this hand cream daily to moisturize those hands or overnight to repair dry, cracked skin. Homemade hand cream is a great DIY to start with to "get your feet wet" in the DIY world. Much like body butter and hand-made lotions, hand creams can be very forgiving, which makes them so easy to do with little helpers. This recipe only requires 3 ingredients, … [Read more...]
Essential Oil Roller Bottles for Mood
Learn how to make and use some of the best, if not top 5 essential oil roller bottles to improve mood, reduce stress, and brighten your day. Essential oils are becoming extremely common as more people are finding how effective they really are. One of the ways oils can be used is for improving mood. Just by breathing in essential oils, they will enter into the limbic system, which is the part of the brain that controls stress factors and mood. What better way to stay ahead of the game … [Read more...]
Cold-Process Shampoo Bars for Hair Growth
Cold-process shampoo bars are easy to make at a low cost and have amazing benefits for your hair. Made with nourishing ingredients and pure essential oils, these shampoo bars are the perfect all-natural solution. It seems as if most people are switching to more natural hair care and skin care routines these days. Homemade shampoo, "no-poo," and shampoo bars are all the rave these days. It may take a little bit for your hair to adjust to natural products, but once it does, you will … [Read more...]
Homemade Bath Bombs without Coconut Oil
These homemade bath bombs without coconut oil are great for a soothing and calming bath. Made with all-natural ingredients and pure essential oils, bath bombs are the ideal way to relax after a long day. Make these bath bombs as a gift or for yourself or both. Either way, bath bombs never disappoint. Adding in a relaxing bath bomb always puts the icing on the cake and can help me sleep better at night. I am not the only one obsessed with bath bombs around here; the kids think they are … [Read more...]
5-All-Natural Nail Polish Removers
Removing nail polish naturally is made easy with these all-natural nail polish remover recipes and hacks. My daughter loves to have what we call "in-home spa nights." These usually include a bubble bath, painting nails, and lots of lotion. If not done right, spa night can also include a lot of toxins entering her little body. I don't particularly like that most conventional products from the store are made with such harsh ingredients, but super thankful that making your own is quite … [Read more...]
Best Natural Emulsifiers
Emulsifiers are commonly used in homemade lotions, body butters, and other water-based recipes. Great for getting those ingredients that don't mix; to mix! I am a big DIYer and love to make projects with essential oils and other natural products to help get toxins out of my home. Quite a few skin care and hair care recipes call for water and oil. Most of these recipes require an emulsifier to integrate the ingredients that would not normally mix. Without an emulsifier, you may need to … [Read more...]
How to Make a Laundry Soap Bar
Make your own fully customized laundry soap bar. Use this cold process soap recipe to make 5 gallons of liquid laundry soap. Made with natural ingredients perfect for sensitive skin, kids and babies. I have been making my own laundry soap for years and I absolutely love it. The soap works perfectly and it is so cheap to make, like under $2 for 5 gallons cheap. I make liquid laundry soap and powder laundry soap, both of which are made with a shredded soap bar. I have always bought a soap … [Read more...]
Aloe Vera Hair Mask for Hair Growth
Aloe vera hair masks can help restore damaged hair, strengthen the hair, and assist in quick hair growth. Aloe vera is full of nourishing vitamins and moisturizing properties great for the scalp and hair. When you hear aloe vera, you probably are thinking, soothing sunburnt skin. But recently, aloe vera has quickly become more popular in the skin care and hair care world. I have shared a few hair mask recipes on the blog already but only recently discovered the wonders of aloe vera for … [Read more...]
DIY Scalp Scrub for Dandruff (4 Recipes)
DIY scalp scrubs can easily be made at home, are cost-effective, and can help with dandruff. Made with nourishing ingredients and essential oils that can strengthen hair and keep the scalp healthy. WHAT IS DANDRUFF? Dandruff is a very normal and common condition. It causes the skin on the scalp to flake and leaves little flakes of skin in the hair. Though it is most common on the scalp, dandruff can be found in beards and eyebrows. Dandruff can be very annoying and somewhat hard to … [Read more...]
Goat Milk Lotion Recipe
This easy goat milk lotion recipe is amazing for the skin, super moisturizing, and creamy. Made with raw goat's milk, shea butter, and coconut oil, this lotion is great for all skin types. My sister recently added a few goats to their little homestead and started milking them. The milk makes delicious smoothies, homemade kefir and can be enjoyed with a plate of cookies. I was able to confiscate a jar to experiment with making goat milk soap and a goat milk lotion recipe. The results … [Read more...]
Homemade Goat Milk Soap Bars | Melt and Pour
Goat milk soap bars share incredible benefits for both sensitive and dry skin. These homemade goat milk melt and pour soap bars are simple to make and can be customized to suit any needs. I have recently renewed my love for soap making, soap bars specifically. Making handmade soap bars has become almost therapeutic for me. I have dabbled in both melt and pour recipes as well as a few cold process bars and love everything about both. Using a melt and pour soap base eliminates the … [Read more...]
Photosensitive Essential Oils
Learn which essential oils are photosensitive, why, and how to use them safely. Using essential oils is a great way to improve skin tone, mood and even boost the immune system. But, with that being said, it is important to know how to use them properly before applying directly to the skin. Certain essential oils, mostly citrus ones, are photosensitive. The phototoxic reaction, which is caused by direct sunlight, ranges from slight redness and itchiness to severe burns on the … [Read more...]
Moisturizing Cold Process Soap Recipe
This moisturizing cold process soap recipe is the perfect bar of soap for dry hands or the body. Made with cocoa butter, coconut oil, and shea butter, it is very soothing and gentle for dry skin. Making handmade soap bars has become a new hobby of mine. From shampoo bars to body soap bars, I find that making my own soap is a great way to save money and make a natural product. This recipe is great for a hand soap bar and is super moisturizing! I especially love using this during the … [Read more...]
Bath Bomb Recipe for Kids | Rainbow Colors
These rainbow bath bombs are super fun for the kids, are easy to make, and would make the perfect gift. Made with all-natural ingredients and colored with mica powder, these homemade bath bombs are nourishing for the skin. I have always wanted to come up with a bath bomb recipe for kids. My littles love to take baths in the big bathtub. We have a jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom, and tossing one of those little fizzers in can turn any bathtime into a tremendous time! My daughter … [Read more...]
What is Pink Pepper Essential Oil?
This essential oil isn't well-known but will quickly become a favorite in your home. I remember being pleasantly surprised the first time coming across pink pepper essential oil. It is a very invigorating, pure oil that actually smells very different from black pepper. I only recently crossed paths with pink pepper essential oil. I was actually at a convention and later found that it was used to flavor the meal! Needless to say, I was intrigued. I began researching more on this special … [Read more...]
Homemade Instant Pot Yogurt
I love making homemade yogurt in my instant pot. It is healthier, cheaper, and absolutely delicious. Making instant pot yogurt is so easy to do and makes the perfect yogurt every single time. Yogurt makes such an easy breakfast or a healthy snack. It is a staple food in our home! I make a gallon of yogurt every week and we use it in smoothies, parfaits, or eat it plain. Without an instant pot, making homemade yogurt is quite the process, to say the least. It involved thermometers, … [Read more...]
Cold-Process Tallow Soap Recipe
This cold-process tallow soap recipe is made with pure tallow and coconut oil, creating the perfect soap bar to use for dry or sensitive skin. Making cold-process soap bars is not as hard as it seems. And this tallow soap recipe is no exception! The process is the same as any cold-process soap; it is just a matter of switching up the ingredients used. Making your own soap is a great way to remove toxins from your home and save money. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and … [Read more...]
Homemade Liquid Dish Soap
Learn how to make all-natural dish soap with this simple 3-ingredient recipe. This homemade dish soap cuts grease, suds up, and cleans effectivity. When I made my first dish soap, it wasn't necessarily something I planned to do. It was more like, uh, I ran out of dish soap and need it right now to finish these dishes kind of thing. I essentially mimicked my foaming hand soap but added in a little vinegar, citrus essential oils and made a spray out of it. I knew lemon could help cut … [Read more...]