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...]
Solid Essential Oil Perfume
Learn how to make perfume using natural and sustainable ingredients that you can feel good about putting on your skin. And while you're at it, double this recipe and give one as a thoughtful gift this holiday season. This post was originally published in May 2019 and updated in August 2022 There is something special about applying perfume before running into the office or as you head out for a weekend dinner and a movie. Maybe that is just the mom in me talking who will jump at any … [Read more...]
Whipped Lavender Sugar Scrub
Whipped sugar scrub will leave your skin smooth, rejuvenated, and exfoliated. Make this scrub for a thoughtful homemade gift, or include it in your next in-home spa night. This post was published in December 2020 and updated in August 2022. Homemade whipped sugar scrub is a simple recipe made with coconut oil, sugar, and lavender essential oil. It has incredible benefits for the skin and can remove dead skin cells leaving your skin soft and smooth. Sugar scrub was one of the … [Read more...]
How to Make a Nourishing Hair Serum
Maybe you thought you had every hair product you would ever need. But then there's this product called hair serum; it's easy to make, protects the hair from environmental damage, reduces unwanted frizz, and promotes natural shine. To learn how to make a nourishing hair serum, try out the recipe below. This post was originally published on March 29, 2019 What is hair serum & what does hair serum do Hair serum is a liquid solution, usually with a water base, that is used primarily … [Read more...]
DIY All Natural Sunscreen Recipe
Make this DIY natural sunscreen recipe for protecting your skin against UVA and UVB rays without using any harmful ingredients. This sunscreen recipe is simple to make and easy to use. This post was originally published on May 8th, 2019. 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. … [Read more...]
DIY Jewelry Cleaner for All Types
Let's face it, going to the jeweler to have a ring or necklace cleaned is not too high on the priority list. Jewelry is a beautiful thing; it's almost a shame to neglect it when a simple cleaning is all that is necessary to restore it to its glistening beauty. This post was originally published on April 29, 2019 So whether you need to clean a diamond ring, a gold chain, or sterling silver, there is a cleaner here for you. I am not a big jewelry girl, and with the exception of my … [Read more...]
DIY All-Natural Deodorant Stick
Have you ever tried making your own DIY natural deodorant? Because if you haven't, it's easier than you may think! Made with natural ingredients, you can actually pronounce; it smells and works great! We are all aware that we are exposed to a number of toxins every day, but would you believe that modern estimates show that number likely in the tens of thousands? Products like soaps, lotions, make-up, and deodorants are loaded with toxic ingredients, some of which include known … [Read more...]
DIY Sea Salt Spray For Wavy Beach Hair
Want that wavy beach hair? Well, now you can with this natural sea salt spray to hold those locks and give you that "I just walked off the beach" look. A beach is a beautiful place, the sun, the waves, and of course the salt water. Years ago, I remembered my sister joking that she wanted to bottle up some ocean water to use in her hair because she loved how the salt water adds texture to the hair and tightens up wavy curls. Making a DIY sea salt spray is an easy, more affordable … [Read more...]
How to Make Homemade Conditioner
A homemade conditioner is so much more than a hair softener for more manageable hair. A natural hair conditioner is necessary to hydrate, strengthen, thicken and support healthy hair. As a beauty care enthusiast and recipe developer, some of my favorite DIYs involve body care; soaps, shampoos, and conditioners. Hair conditioner is for everyone, although not every hair conditioner is suitable for every person. For me, my hair is pin straight and extremely fine; the conditioner my hair … [Read more...]
DIY Lip Balm
Soothe dry, chapped, and even cracked lips with a DIY Lip balm. Make this lip balm recipe with all-natural ingredients for a long-lasting, hydrating lip balm. I hope you love saving money and using natural, eco-friendly ingredients in all your DIYs; I know I do! So every winter, I make a batch of this lip balm, usually after my lips start to dry out and crack from the cooler weather. Thankfully, this protective recipe doesn't take long to restore the lips. In addition, this DIY lip balm … [Read more...]
Simple DIY Dry Shampoo
Do you struggle with greasy hair? Or are you trying to make the switch to natural products and the hair is simply not cooperating? By using a DIY dry shampoo made with only 2-ingredients, I might add, your dream of having a natural hair care routine can now become a reality! There was a time not so long ago I would have to wash my hair daily, or it would look like a greasy mess, gross, but it's the only way to describe it. I always envied those people who could go several days without … [Read more...]
All Natural Foaming Hand Soap
Making a two-ingredient hand soap, three if you count the water, is about as simple of a DIY as it gets. We have been making this homemade foaming hand soap for years, and it works great. Why make your own hand soap? Well, with most people washing their hands at least 5 times a day, it's important to understand the effects the ingredients soap can have on our bodies. Washing hands is extremely important, but with the number of antibacterial soaps that are filled with harsh chemicals, it … [Read more...]
DIY Women’s Perfume
Make your own naturally fragranced DIY women's perfumes using essential oils with a full video tutorial and printable labels. I mostly use my oils for skincare recipes but recently discovered the fun of making perfumes. Most essential oils smell amazing, and combining different ones together is a fun way to make an all-natural perfume or body mist. Using essential oils for perfume is a great alternative to artificially scented perfume, and your body will also profit from the … [Read more...]
DIY Lip Gloss
Have you ever wondered how to make lip gloss at home? Learn how to make natural lip gloss with only 4-ingredients! This easy recipe is made with all-natural ingredients, is soothing to dry lips, and only costs pennies per tube to make. DIY lip gloss is so fun to make and can be customized any way you want. The main ingredients needed to make lip gloss at home are olive oil, coconut oil, mango butter, and beeswax. I recommend taking it a step further by adding in color as well as … [Read more...]
How to Reduce Chlorine Exposure This Summer
Learn how to reduce chlorine exposure this summer while swimming. After swimming, detox spray and protecting lotion recipes included. Do you spend a lot of your summer in the pool? I know we do! Sounds harmless, right? Well, not exactly! Most pools are full of chlorine, and overexposure can be harmful. In my home, I work hard to minimize the amount of chlorine we are exposed to. We use a Berkey water filter for our drinking water and a crystal ball bath dechlorinator for … [Read more...]
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 learn how to make bath bombs and be relaxing in the tub before the day is up. I have seen bath bombs at Bath and Body Works, farmer markets, and even booths at the fair, and I even bought a few. 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 … [Read more...]
How to Make All Natural Shampoo | Simple Recipe using Essential Oils
A great way to cut down on toxins in the home is by making your own shampoo. This all-natural shampoo is made with castile soap, essential oils, and jojoba oil. All of which can help restore damaged hair, hydrate your strands, and help to replenish natural oils. Making your own homemade shampoo can be a very simple DIY project that will help restore your hair and promote hair growth. With a combination of castile soap, water, and essential oils, you can make an all-natural shampoo for … [Read more...]
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 pantry? … [Read more...]
How to Make All Natural Baby Wash
This simple all-natural baby wash recipe is made for babies with sensitive skin, but great for all skin types. Free of synthetic ingredients this foaming body wash is perfect for both your baby's hair and body. Baby's skin is very delicate and soft; therefore, using a gentle bath wash is very important. You can buy natural options, but I found that making my own is cheaper and it is simple to make. With a few ingredients, you can whip up this baby wash in just a couple of minutes. We … [Read more...]
Best Essential Oils for Anti-Aging with Roller Bottle Recipe
Learn which are the best essential oils to use to reduce the signs of aging, along with an essential oil roller bottle recipe to help reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots. In the past, I've always skipped over anything that said "anti-aging." But now I'm in my 30s, and even though I still feel great, I am starting to see the benefits of taking preventative measures. As we age, our body produces less collagen. This production can start to decline in our early 20s. And collagen … [Read more...]
