Essential oil dilution is important to know for a lot of reasons, including preparing for children. You can learn more about essential oil safety here. It’s also convenient to know how to convert oils from milliliters to drops, and ounces to grams when you are crafting with essential oils and larger base carrier oils. I’ll […]
I love this recipe for chamomile body butter. It’s very hydrating, and a little but goes a long way. It’s easy to make, so I’ll walk you through the ingredients and the how-to so you can enjoy an easy DIY with great ingredients. Ingredients The number one reason I make things myself is the control […]
Whether it’s winter and the cold weather is hurting your joints, or it’s summer and the work and activity has made for sore muscles, having some sore muscle remedies on hand is a great idea. Sore Muscle Causes We’ve probably all had a very hard day’s work where our muscles are just sore and tired […]
How to substitute oils in soap recipes is probably the number one question I get on a weekly, if not daily, basis. It stands to reason. You have a fun looking recipe and are excited to try it, but then you see that it has one or more oils that you don’t have on hand, […]
Handmade Soaps make wonderful gifts. The show you took a lot of effort into the thought behind the gift, and the person who received the gift can think of you every day as it’s being used. For those reasons, I’ve had fun putting together these 4 Soap Recipes for Dad. After all, Father’s day is […]
There are so many products that we use on our hair on a daily or weekly basis. This chemical overload can quickly impact our health. Natural Hair DIYs can lift that chemical load from your brain, skin, liver and bloodstream and also help the environment by cutting down on plastics (not to mention supporting small […]
I get a lot of requests for liquid soap. I’ve been making my own versions from soap scraps for years. Making into an antibacterial hand soap is a simple process. The end product is a creamy, great smelling hand soap with anti-bacterial properties derived from essential oils. So let’s get started! There are other ways […]
Probiotics! In 8 Health Benefits of Kombucha I talk about how fermented tea can bring 8 wonderful health benefits. I want to expand on that and explain how adding many fermented food recipes to your diet can help improve your health. I’ve not only put together a short explanation of some of the health benefits […]
It’s always good to know how to keep your body in optimal health. Right now, more than ever, people are wondering what extra things can be done to boost the immune system naturally. What’s great is that there are actually a number of practical ways to boost the immune system naturally. Things that you can […]
I’ve been wanting to tackle a glycerin soap recipe for some time now. Most recipes you find are for melt and pour. The problem with melt and pour is that you have no control over the ingredients. While melt and pour glycerin soaps are often better than a lot of other melt and pour soaps, […]
I just realized that the eye serum formula that has been in my shop for a year already was not published for you yet! A number of you have asked me, how can you give away your secrets to prospective buyers from your shop? Won’t people make it themselves instead of buying it from you? […]
Headaches, especially migraines, are horrible and can effect everything in the day. My quest to find herbal headache remedies started years ago. I used to get migraines that would put everything on pause. I couldn’t stand without losing my vision, much less get any chores done. My pain was hormone related. It wasn’t until I […]
Natural conditioner bars have been a battle for me. You can’t find any out there that don’t have toxic ingredients or questionable ingredients. There’s a reason for that. It’s hard to make a natural conditioner bar recipe without certain ingredients to make them easy for everyone to use without using too much. I have a […]
I’ve had everyone from relatives, co-workers, to people online ask me if I would make a hemp oil or CBD soap recipe. After all, it’s supposed to do wonders for joint pain when applied topically. I put together a hemp soap recipe when I first started making soap, back before it was even popular, because […]
I love a cozy candle with a subtle scent. Especially around the holidays. It just makes a place seem comfortable and welcoming. The thought of having natural beeswax candles scented with essential oils makes completes the picture because you KNOW you’re cutting down on the toxins you’re breathing into your body and putting around your […]
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