Discover my recipe for how to make body cream – the easy way with moisturizing ingredients that glide on effortlessly due to a whipped consistency The DIY body cream is one of the more recent creations I came across - purely because I love how it works as a full-body moisturizer. A homemade body cream is, in fact, super easy to make - as long as you’ve got a working handheld mixer to whip up the ingredients once they are mixed together. That’s essentially all a body cream recipe is - … [Read more...]
How to Make Rosemary Water for Hair
Just rosemary sprigs and water, and you can make your own rosemary water for hair right now. It’s that easy! Good to replenish dry hair, relieve itchy scalps, and promote new hair growth. You’ll be a fan like me in no time! Surely we all know of the beautiful herb called rosemary? It’s such a pretty herb for the garden and looks great all year round! It’s used in cooking and skincare cosmetics alike, but did you know that rosemary is a powerful herb to use in hair products, … [Read more...]
Anti-Aging Matcha Face Mask
I am so in love with this matcha face mask recipe! Full of antioxidants, caffeine, vitamin C powder, and essential oils, which help firm the skin and reduce the signs of aging, my skin has never looked better! I’ll start off by saying that anything matcha-related is in my good books right now! It’s just the most fantastic stuff I’ve come across. Containing copious amounts of antioxidants and vitamins, matcha is a force to be reckoned with as a health tool - perhaps mixed with … [Read more...]
Candle Dipping For Beginners
Uncover the joys of candle dipping this winter with this handy guide. Get creative, start dipping, and make as many candles as you want! There’s no limit once you start! Includes complete instructions and recipe in this post. There’s something wonderfully relaxing about candle dipping. It’s so therapeutic when you get into it - as the wax melts, so does any stress you may feel - leaving you calm and focused. Coming from an ancient tradition to now these modern times we … [Read more...]
An Easy Homemade Granite Cleaner
Homemade granite countertop cleaner is so easy to make, safe on natural stone, and works great! You'll love this easy way to clean your granite countertops without using harsh chemicals or abrasives. This post was updated on December 16, 2022 Homemade granite cleaner A homemade granite countertop cleaner is an easy way to keep your kitchen looking great. It will also save you money on expensive store-bought cleaners. Homemade granite cleaner is made with ingredients that are safe … [Read more...]
Homemade Dandruff Shampoo
Easy, quick to make, and even better to use on your hair! This homemade dandruff shampoo works miracles, being full of nurturing ingredients, leaving hair dandruff free, glossy, and moisturized. The first time I tried making a DIY shampoo for dandruff, I was pretty unsure what the outcome would be. We get so used to shampoo being like it is from standard bottles in shops. You know, the thick, gloopy white stuff? Well, you can expect something totally different with this … [Read more...]
DIY Cuticle Oil for Dry Nails
Don’t ignore your cuticles! Make this DIY cuticle oil and slather it on, especially in winter, to maintain nail health and improve the condition of your nails. It contains four natural ingredients that nurture and soften the cuticles, helping moisturize the nail bed and improve nail strength. Ah, winter. Don’t you love how the cold weather makes everything so dry, cracked, and limp? (OK, enough of my sarcasm now!) But really, I don’t so much … [Read more...]
DIY primer recipe
Making your own DIY primer is super easy and healthy for your skin too! Use this wonder makeup tool to smooth your skin and help makeup stay on that much longer. Containing aloe vera gel, mango butter, and vitamin E oil, this recipe is a true delight. Enjoy! It used to intrigue me how the women in glossy magazines have such perfect-looking skin. In my younger days, I thought it was all down to good luck - little did I know that it was (probably) due to a good primer! (And some … [Read more...]
DIY Charcoal Peel-Off Mask
Making your own DIY charcoal peel-off mask will leave your skin soft, clear, and, best of all, blackhead free! By using ingredients such as activated charcoal, bentonite clay and gelatin, this DIY charcoal peel-off mask recipe is the natural solution for removing blackheads naturally. And similar to this glowing skin face mask, your face will look smooth, bright, and more youthful! You'll find an assortment of ingredients for this recipe, including activated charcoal. Activated … [Read more...]
Cleaning Windows with Vinegar
Discover the eco-friendly and cost-friendly way to clean your home windows! Vinegar is a fantastic ingredient and tool to use for a streak-free finish, and it is better for your health, too, being 100% natural and free of chemicals. Cleaning windows with vinegar takes me right back to my childhood. Watching my Grandmother spritz vinegar on the windows in her home and wipe it over, finishing with dry newspaper to get rid of the smears. Funny story, but I was that odd kid who … [Read more...]
DIY Makeup Recipes
Making your own DIY makeup is easy, enjoyable, and far better for your skin than anything you can buy in-store. So ditch the chemicals and go for homemade! Take your pick from this collection of DIY makeup recipes and give one a go. Which one will you try first? I’m the biggest advocate for DIY makeup! And for many reasons. Namely, homemade makeup is far better for your health and your skin than any of the chemical-filled items you can buy in-store. Also, it’s often … [Read more...]
5 Christmas Soap Recipes | Melt and Pour
Learn how to make the easiest melt and pour soap bars for Christmas this year. These Christmas soap recipes are the perfect homemade gift idea for anyone on your shopping list, including that hard-to-shop-for person - we all know that someone. For these Christmas recipes, simplicity is key! Hence the melt and pour soap base. Taking out that extra step was a lifesaver for me this year. Make sure you look at each of the recipes in this post before deciding on which one to make, as some … [Read more...]
Natural Nails Care & Strengthening Tips
Gone are the days of needing nasty chemicals on your nails to create that beautiful look! Your natural nails - with tender loving care and time to breathe will look amazing in no time. Follow these simple tips to grow your own healthy, strong natural nails. It's worth it! The natural nails look is in! There are not many of us who don't crave the natural nail look! Gone are the days when fashion tips shaped like a coffin were on trend. The natural nail look is in at last. And … [Read more...]
All Natural DIY Blush Cream
It's so easy to make your own DIY blush cream from scratch. Not only do you get to choose what color blush you make, but the ingredients are wonderfully kind and moisturizing - caring and color for the cheekbones - in one application! Here’s my confession. I need blush in my life. It’s the one makeup item I just can’t live without - keeping me from looking washed out more times than I can count. Blush is a fantastic beauty product that brightens your appearance quicker than a … [Read more...]
Deodorize Garbage Disposal
Get rid of that smelly kitchen skink odor by deodorizing your garbage disposal. These hands-free garbage disposal cleaner tabs are especially effective drain odor eliminators for all things drain! Cleaning out the garbage disposal is probably not on your long list of to-do's, am I right? But, unfortunately, while there are many things to think about, cleaning the garbage disposal isn't one of them! However, no one wants to deal with garbage disposal smells either. So I came up with some … [Read more...]
Natural Razor Burn Remedies
Razor burn hurts so bad! Get relief fast with these soothing, natural razor burn remedies, designed to take out the sting, reduce redness and heal the skin faster while adding much-needed moisture and nourishment. Oh, the pain of razor burn! The sting, the redness, the itching… and the time it takes to heal (all while looking unsightly right when you want to look your best.) It happens to me when I’m rushing like crazy - grabbing any old razor off the shelf and, if I’m … [Read more...]
DIY Hair Mask | Simple Recipes
Learn how to make a DIY hair mask with these simple recipes. Moisturizing hair masks can benefit all hair types, from dry hair to damaged hair and even oily hair. I will show you how to apply a hair mask and simple hair mask ingredients that you probably already have on hand. This post was updated in October 2022. What does a hair mask do? An at-home hair mask is a deep conditioning treatment that can be extremely beneficial for dry, frizzy or damaged hair. They can be made in … [Read more...]
An Easy Fix for When Your Washer Smells Like Mildew
Washer smells like mildew? Don't worry; we've all been there! Try this simple DIY cleaning solution using only two ingredients. It'll leave your washer smelling fresh and clean in no time. Follow along with me for step-by-step instructions. Of all the smells in the household list of chores - a washer that smells like mildew is pretty grim (I’m sure you agree.) But we all have to face it at some point. So …. let’s get to it! There are loads of mass-produced washing machine … [Read more...]
Homemade Hair Toner | Top 3 Recipes
Homemade hair toner is simple to make and perfect for those unwanted undertones that often come with dyed hair. Check out these three all-natural recipes to tone your hair at home. This post was originally published in November 2020. Homemade hair toner is easy to make, and you probably have most of the ingredients needed to make it on hand already. I love that I can use this recipe to personalize my specific hair color. As for you hair dyers out there, toner is the perfect way to … [Read more...]
DIY eyebrow gel
A wonderfully natural, homemade DIY eyebrow gel that uses just 3 ingredients. Perfect for grooming and keeping eyebrows neat, as well as adding that desired tint to fill in any gaps - leaving eyebrows looking lush and voluminous! A natural eyebrow gel and tint in one product? Sounds fantastic, doesn't it? I, for one, am forever grooming my runaway eyebrows. And truth be told, I hate plucking my eyebrows to keep them in shape - so I tend not to do so much! This is why … [Read more...]
