Whipped sugar scrub will leave your skin smooth, rejuvenated, and exfoliated. It makes for a very thoughtful homemade gift or even the perfect addition to an in-home spa night. Homemade whipped sugar scrub is a relatively simple recipe made with coconut oil, sugar, and lavender essential oil. It has amazing benefits for the skin and can remove dead skin cells leaving your skin soft and smooth. Sugar scrub was one of the first skincare recipes I made when I bought my first set of … [Read more...] about Homemade Whipped Lavender Sugar Scrub
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DIY Charcoal Peel-Off Mask | Remove Blackheads
This DIY charcoal peel-off mask is the perfect remedy for removing blackheads. Activated charcoal has many benefits for the skin, and when used with the face mask, it will leave your skin soft, clear, and blackhead free! This DIY charcoal peel-off mask recipe is made with activated charcoal, bentonite clay, gelatin, and lavender essential oil to remove blackheads naturally. The face mask is remarkably simple to make and will leave your skin glowing. I always keep activated … [Read more...] about DIY Charcoal Peel-Off Mask | Remove Blackheads
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 cost 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 … [Read more...] about DIY Lip Gloss
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 … [Read more...] about How to Reduce Chlorine Exposure This Summer
All Natural Solid Perfume
Learn how to make your own perfume with this simple recipe. This all-natural, solid perfume is scented with pure essential oils. Makes an excellent gift for anyone on your list! I don't know about you, but I can't stand conventional perfume. It is like an instant headache for me. The same goes for cologne. My husband used to spray it on, but now he knows better. Of course, I still like to smell pretty, so I had to come up with a natural solution. I needed a … [Read more...] about All Natural Solid Perfume
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
DIY Jewelry Cleaner for All Types
With these simple recipes, you can make DIY jewelry cleaner for all types of jewelry. These cleaners will leave your jewelry bright and shiny without having to go to the jewelers. My mom called me the other morning asking me if I had a recipe for a jewelry cleaner. Of course I do mom! I am not a big jewelry girl, and with the exception of my wedding rings, I don't wear anything else on a regular basis. My wedding rings stay on while I'm gardening, cooking, cleaning, and … [Read more...] about DIY Jewelry Cleaner for All Types
How to Make a Nourishing Hair Serum
Learn how to make a nourishing hair serum with this simple DIY recipe. With a few all-natural ingredients, you can whip this up in less than 15 minutes! I love making natural hair products because I know exactly what is in them, and they are almost always cheaper. Most hair products from the store are loaded with toxins and chemicals that I rather not have in my home and certainly not put on my body. You can find natural options, but not without a hefty price tag! If … [Read more...] about How to Make a Nourishing Hair Serum
How to Make Homemade Conditioner | Simple Recipe Using Essential Oils
Learn how to make this homemade conditioner with all-natural products, scented with essential oils. Great for strengthening, thickening, and healthy hair. After sharing my DIY shampoo recipe, I had several readers ask about conditioner. I have the hair type that doesn't necessarily need conditioner. My hair is pin straight and extremely fine. I don't even need to brush it after showering, or really ever. My husband has the opposite thing going on. His hair is thick, coarse, and curly. And … [Read more...] about How to Make Homemade Conditioner | Simple Recipe Using Essential Oils
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 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 bubbles. I admit … [Read more...] about Simple Bath Bomb Recipe