Natural, Homemade, DIY recipes and tips for natural Beauty. This includes makeup recipes, lotion and lip balm recipes, and much more.
We used to go through a lot of makeup wipes, especially with my daighter in dance and using makeup for performances. There are a number of makeup wipes out there with healthy ingredients, but I never felt comfortable spending the amount of money it cost to buy make up remover with good ingredients, or the...
Make sure you check out Toxins in Pads and Tampons Part 1 if you missed it. I outline the reasons why we need this Homemade Pad Pattern and Organic Alternatives. Basically, because of the pesticides used on cotton, the quality of cotton used, the chemicals used to process the pads and tampon materials, glues, plus...
Going no ‘poo is a huge topic. Not only are there a zillion options, but it also varies depending on hair types and situations. That being said, I’m going to attempt to answer some of your questions on how to use natural shampoo bars or go “no ‘poo” altogether. How to Go No ‘Poo: What...
SaveThere is an alternative to treating acne with harsh chemicals that may do more long term damage than good. I’ve made an essential oils blend, and acne spot treatment blend, using essential oils to give you a healthy alternative to harsh treatments. Most of us understand just how much a healthy lifestyle impacts our skin....
2014 has been a great year over here at the Simple Life Mom family. The kids have grown tremendously, we’ve learned a lot, and had a lot of fun. It’s been a blessing to share it all with you! Thank you for your support. It makes a huge difference to our family to have Simple...
Not only is this fun (because what could be better than smearing a mud like substance all over your face?), but it is also super healthy for your skin. And what could help you age like a Pro? Well, an anti aging clay mask of course! Our skin is under a constant battle. Stress, lack...
There is a good order to apply skin care products so that you get the maximum results from what you are applying. You want to make sure that your skin is absorbing everything you want it to absorb, blocking all that you want it to block, and able to blend products as you see fit....
Oil pulling sounds like a funny term. After all, you can’t pull oil. It’s a liquid. But people are hearing more and more about it as the rebels around the world stop to look at alternative methods to health care. So, what is Oil Pulling and what is the purpose and benefit behind it? Benefits...
There are so many reasons to make your own homemade shaving cream. It will leave your legs, face, or armpits soft, allow you to get a closer shave than just lathered soap, you will avoid all of those HORRID chemicals that are in the canned store-bought versions, and they make great gifts! You can put...
I put this invigorating massage oil recipe together as an anytime use…well, unless you’re wanting to fall asleep right away. It has essential oils in it that will wake you up and get you going. It’s great for when you jump out of the shower and want to kick start your day, when you’re in...
Some might be thinking it’s early to be thinking about 11 homemade Christmas gift set ideas, but it isn’t if you make all of those gifts yourself. A lot of us who make gifts have to plan ahead for production time, curing stages, or steeping times. I have been teaching a class at our home...
Our cuticles play a very important role on our fingers. They protect that tender part where your nail attaches to your finger. Cuticles can become damaged if you work a lot with your hands, wash them often, or are naturally prone to dry skin. They can then become dry, cracked, and ragged. Often times people...
I think we all have those days when muscle relaxing massage oils would be hugely beneficial. We’ve been using this one by Nature’s Sunshine. It’s like a natural Icy Hot. It’s awesome! We’ve used it on sore necks, backs, ankles, knees….After a few minutes the area will feel cold and hot at the same time....
For a few years I began seeing articles on dry shampoo using various powders. If you’re like me at all, you may notice things you find interesting, but never quite have the time to read more about them. A while back, I finally started checking out what the deal was with this “dry Shampoo” idea....
I recently posted 6 Steps to Natural Beauty where one of the steps was getting a great night’s sleep. But a lot of us have a hard time with that at one time or another. Others struggle with it regularly and their body fights to keep up. You can use herbs for better sleep, but...
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