These 3 essential oil roller bottles for skin are a must-have. The blends of oils used in each roller bottle help to keep skin clear, reduce signs of aging, and improve skin tone. I love having roller bottles on hand for life's little emergencies. These essential oil roller bottle recipes are a must in every home. My kids love to apply their own oils and having them pre-diluted in a roller bottle makes it easier to apply. We commonly use essential oils for skin irritations and imperfections. I … [Read more...]
Magnesium Oil Benefits and Uses
Magnesium is a common deficiency that most people don't even realize they have. Getting the proper amount of magnesium in your body can be very important for optimal health and overall wellness. Learn the benefits of magnesium oil and how to use it. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Get my full disclosure HERE. While I was pregnant with my first child, I had severe morning sickness with her. While researching what I … [Read more...]
Magnesium Lotion Recipe
Learn how to make magnesium lotion with this simple recipe. This recipe is made with natural ingredients that won't tingle or itch and will leave the skin smooth and moisturized. I recently announced that we are expecting a child and that I have been struggling with morning sickness. Several of my followers reached out to me about the link between magnesium deficiency and morning sickness. This is not the first time I have dealt with morning sickness before, and if you have ever had it, … [Read more...]
Soothing After Sun Lotion
Looking for sunburn relief? This soothing after-sun lotion is exactly what you need! It is made with moisturizing coconut oil, aloe vera gel, and essential oils that will leave your skin soft and cool. Summer is my favorite season, hands down. I love getting the kids outside and soaking up all that vitamin D. We spend most of the warm sunny days outside all day long. Most of the time, I lather the kids up in my homemade sunscreen and put hats on them, but sometimes I forget about myself. … [Read more...]
Homemade Shower Gel | Natural and Moisturizing
Homemade shower gel is made with natural ingredients and is very moisturizing for the skin. This shower gel recipe is simple to make and will leave your skin feeling smooth, silky and cleansed. Making your own bath and beauty products can seem pretty overwhelming. That is what I thought until I made my first DIY, but in actuality, it can really be quite simple. This homemade shower gel recipe is no different, and it has hydrating and moisturizing properties that will leave your … [Read more...]
Homemade Lotion Recipe
This homemade lotion recipe is made with all-natural ingredients like coconut oil and vitamin E oil to help moisturize and soothe dry, cracked skin. I love to make my own skincare products. And the best part about DIY-ing skincare is that you won't need a ton of ingredients to revamp your entire routine. I find that once you have things like coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, beeswax, vitamin E oil, and essential oils on hand, you can make almost anything. I have shared a … [Read more...]
DIY Hand Sanitizer Gel
All-natural hand sanitizer gel is very simple to make and works effectively at cleansing hands without the harsh chemicals found in conventional hand sanitizer. This DIY post will show you how to make hand sanitizer using only 3 ingredients. Safe for adults, kids, and babies. I have recently shared my DIY hand sanitizer spray due to the recent pandemic going on in the world. I truly believe that prevention can be the most effective in situations like this, and keeping our hands clean is key, … [Read more...]
Detoxifying Foot Bath Recipe
This detoxifying foot bath recipe is the ultimate way to end a long day. It is a perfect natural foot soak for a gentle detox of the body and stress relief. Easy DIY essential oil foot soak for all ages. A foot bath or soak can be just the thing your feet need after a long day. I spend most of the day on my feet, as I'm sure many of you do too. At the end of the day, when I sit down (or better yet, lay down), I will notice just how much I am on my feet. A good ol' … [Read more...]
Milk Bath Recipe
This simple milk bath recipe is the ultimate relaxer after a long day. Learn all about milk bath benefits as well as how to do a milk bath properly. Plus, my favorite essential oil blends for a bath soak DIY MILK BATH OK, so I have to be honest, I was drawn to the idea of taking a milk bath because of some maternity pictures I saw. This mother-to-be was planning a home water birth and so it was fitting. The pictures were gorgeous and had me immediately intrigued. So I … [Read more...]
5 Anti-Aging Serum Recipes
Learn how to make 5 anti-aging face serum recipes for all skin types. Simple to make face serum recipes that will leave your skin glowing and moisturized while reducing wrinkles and fine lines. BEST HOMEMADE ANTI-AGING SERUM Making your own anti-aging serum recipes at home is simple and will save you time and money! For me, it can be overwhelming walking through the skincare aisle at the store or even searching for products online. How can I choose? There are so … [Read more...]
Essential Oils for Dark Circles
Essential oils for dark circles and the best way to get rid of eye bags naturally. This under-eye roller bottle will come in handy for those sleepless nights and stressful days! Have you ever used essential oils for dark circles underneath the eyes? Find out the reasons for those circles and several simple remedies to try below. When someone says, "Oh, you look tired and worn out!" we know what that means. It is basically the nice way of saying, you look like crap. We all … [Read more...]
Homemade Soap Recipe | Melt and Pour
The easiest homemade soap recipe using a delightful shea butter melt and pour soap base. Melt and pour soap takes away the worry of mixing the lye and it requires no special equipment. This soap bar recipe is fully customizable, so you can make it just the way you like it! HOMEMADE SOAP RECIPE Melt and pour soaps are a great way to ease into soap making. The bars can still be fully customized with your choice of color and scent, while the critical step of measuring out the … [Read more...]
Bentonite Clay Face Mask Recipe
This DIY bentonite clay face mask recipe is so simple to make and great for your skin. Using a face mask can reduce pores, fine lines, wrinkles, and benefit acne-prone skin. BENTONITE CLAY FACE MASK For a deeper cleanse, I love to use this Bentonite clay face mask recipe about once a week. Doing it more often would be beneficial, but I can't seem to fit it all into my schedule. #busymama This simple clay face mask recipe makes for a fun girls night! Whip it up with … [Read more...]
Best DIY Makeup Remover
Removing makeup is very important to keep skin healthy and clear. Using just a few simple, all-natural ingredients, you can make the best DIY makeup remover that will leave your skin soft and clean. I don't wear makeup very often, and when I do wear it, it is light. Not that I don't need it or think it looks nice; I am just lazy. I definitely wear it more often now that I make youtube videos, but I would pretty much wear makeup on a date or at church before that. One … [Read more...]
Natural Face Moisturizer Recipe
Leave skin feeling soft and smooth with this homemade face cream with shea butter. The essential oils in this recipe can help with anti-aging, acne-prone skin, dry skin, and, well, really any skin type. BEST NATURAL HOMEMADE FACE MOISTURIZER During the winter months, I can go through some moisturizer! The cold midwest winter temps are no joke on the skin. I love using this natural face moisturizer recipe, so I know exactly what I am putting on my skin. Whether you have sensitive … [Read more...]
How to Make Drawing Salve
Learn how to make draw salve with this simple recipe. Drawing salves can come in handy for removing splinters, relieving bee stings, and other skin irritations. It is made with natural ingredients, essential oils, and activated charcoal. Last week we had some beautiful fall weather, so I took my kid's apple picking with some friends. Well, one of the little girls went to pick an apple off the ground and was stung by a bee. I had some lavender in my bag and rolled it on her. Lavender is … [Read more...]
Best Foot Scrub to Remove Dead Skin
Do you have dry, cracked skin on the bottom of your feet and heels? If yes, this recipe is for you! This DIY exfoliating scrub is the best foot scrub for removing the dead skin from the bottom of the feet 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 I went to … [Read more...]
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 a 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...]
Homemade Sugar Scrub Bars
With a few simple ingredients, you can make homemade sugar scrub bars. These make the perfect handmade 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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]