These simple DIY personal care recipes are perfect for beginners or those who have been making products for years. From treating rashes to soothing insect bites, these creations can be used at home or on the go! Creating simple products from scratch is a great way to repurpose old jars from your favorite products. I…
DIY Hair Gel or Hair Pomade
Looking for natural hair styling options? Trying to avoid phthalates, sodium laurel sulfate and other harsh chemicals? Try this DIY hair gel! This natural hair gel is a hit at our house. It consists of one simple ingredient: un-petroleum jelly. I buy it ready-made and simply transfer it a small jar. When time (and supplies allow),…
DIY Gift – Luxury Beauty Balm
Do you enjoy giving homemade gifts? Looking for a simple, yet luxurious natural gift? This formula makes a wonderful teacher’s gift, Mother’s Day gift, Christmas gift, or a gift to yourself! The recipe can be adapted to a variety of essential oils. Try this DIY Luxury Beauty Balm! DIY Beauty Balm This recipe can be…
How to Make Your Natural Soap Last Longer
When you invest in a bar of natural soap, you may pay more in the short run, but more than likely you will benefit in the long term with softer skin. Your overall health will benefit as well since more than 60 percent of anything we put on our skin is absorbed into the body….
The Safety of Borax
Borax is frequently used in homemade laundry soap, dishwashing powders, and personal care products. The question often arises: Is borax safe to use? Borax, also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate, is a naturally occurring mineral composed of sodium, boron, oxygen, and water. (The scientific name for borax is sodium tetraborate…
DIY Bath Bombs
Treat someone special (or maybe yourself) to a relaxing bath with these nourishing, all natural bath bombs! Only three ingredients needed. Optional ingredients include dried herbs or flowers, sea salt and skin-softening oil. Andrea Fabry DIY Bath BombsSimple and fun to make, these bath bombs make wonderful gifts – even for yourself! Save Recipe Print…
