Rebecca D. Dillon is a soapmaker, DIY-er and blogger whose life is controlled daily by a dachshund. You can learn more about Rebecca by checking out her bio.
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Green Salad Recipe with Avocado + Pistachios
This Green Salad Recipe with Avocado + Pistachios is simply amazing! Supercharged with good for you ingredients, this healthy green salad recipe is part of a collection of food recipes gifted to my son, Cody, from his girlfriend this past Christmas. This green salad recipe was created by two members of Cody’s girlfriend’s family, Kate and Adam Reinhard, and part of a compilation of original recipes they added to his own unique…
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8 Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas to DIY
If you stay crazy busy like me, then there’s a good chance you meant to make a homemade gift for Mother’s Day but, well, it hasn’t happened yet. So just in case you can squeeze in an hour to get your craft on, here are a few last minute Mother’s Day gift ideas you can DIY. Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts to DIY These DIY Himalayan Pink Salt + Rosemary Bath…
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Party Pleasers: Rooibos Peach Tea Rum Punch Recipe & Black Bean Dip
Learn how to host a fun party for adults with this collection of party pleasers and recipe ideas. You’ll love my original peach tea rum punch recipe for a crowd. This recipe for party punch with alcohol is perfect for entertaining this summer and it tastes amazing. Plus discover my crowd favorite black bean dip recipe along with creative ways to style your next gathering including ideas for drink stations…
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DIY Dry Oil Body Spray for Dry Skin + Free Printable Labels
This scented DIY dry oil body spray for dry skin is made with natural “dry” oils that won’t leave your skin feeling greasy, but still nourish and moisturize skin in need. The addition of a fragrance means you can wear your favorite scent while still caring for your skin! While fractionated coconut oil is often used in dry oil formulations, a lot of people with sensitive skin find coconut oil drying…
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Coffee + Black Tea Under Eye Cream Recipe
This coffee & black tea under eye cream is an energizing antioxidant balm that’s perfect for tired eyes and skin. Made with anti-inflammatory coffee absolute and antioxidant rich darjeeling tea, this coffee & black tea under eye cream recipe helps to blur the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while also lending its nourishing antioxidant skin care properties. To create my coffee & black tea under eye cream, I first…
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Homemade Chia & Charcoal Soap Recipe to Naturally Hydrate Maturing Skin (Even If It’s Acne Prone!)
This homemade chia & charcoal soap recipe is made with soothing and hydrating chia seed oil and naturally detoxifying activated charcoal. It’s an easy, natural way to hydrate maturing skin without any extra steps as part of your daily beauty regimen. Even if your skin is acne prone! Formulating A Natural Charcoal Soap for Maturing & Acne Prone Skin As I’ve aged – 42 this coming June! – my skin…
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Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts You Can DIY
Let mom know how much she means to you this Mother’s Day with this beautiful collection of homemade Mother’s Day gifts that you can DIY! Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts to DIY DIY Rose Sugar Scrub via Soap Deli News (Repin it here.) Sultry Jasmine Lotion Recipe via Soap Queen (Repin it here.) DIY Lavender Candle via A Pumpkin & A Princess (Repin it here.) Palmarosa Lime Natural Body Balm Recipe via Soap…
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DIY Solid Salt Scrub Donuts
These naturally scented lemon DIY solid salt scrub donuts are a great way to exfoliate and moisturize your skin for summer! Plus they’re so easy to make! Grab a friend and make this delightful project over the weekend! I used 5-fold lemon essential oil to give my DIY solid salt scrub donuts a strong lemon fragrance. Commonly used in skin care to help reduce pigmentation, dark spots, tanning or melasma,…
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Yogurt & Banana Soap Recipe with Organic Flax Seed Oil
This yogurt & banana soap recipe with organic flax seed oil is formulated especially for dry skin. It’s made using real banana powder, yogurt powder and organic flax seed oil. Crafted using the cold process soapmaking method, my yogurt & banana soap recipe yields a high conditioning / low cleansing soap bar. Banana powder, made from 100% banana, is rich in both potassium and vitamin A. It’s great for those suffering from dry skin…
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Mosquito Repellent Body Butter Recipe with Essential oils
Don’t let bugs ruin your summer fun! Repel mosquitoes and deer ticks with this non-greasy mosquito repellent body butter recipe made with natural essential oils! This insect repellent body butter for mosquitoes and ticks is crafted with a blend of natural essential oils, including lemon eucalyptus essential oil which has been shown to not only repel mosquitoes and other biting insects, but deer ticks as well. With incidents of Lyme…
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How to Make Donut Soap Using the Cold Process Soapmaking Method
Learn how to make DIY donut soap bars with watermelon powder. These small batch, artisan soaps are made using the cold process soap making method, and are a great way to nourish and care for skin. DIY Donut Soap If you love doughnuts but they don’t love you, try making this DIY donut soap instead! Crafted using the cold process soapmaking method, these DIY donut soaps are formulated to be…
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DIY After Sun Moisturizers to Soothe Sunburned Skin
Soothe and help repair sunburned skin with this collection of DIY after sun moisturizers! Well, spring is here and it’s in full force. I got sunburned on my neck and collarbone yesterday simply driving the car with the windows down! Luckily I had sunscreen on my face but it was an important reminder that we should be applying sunscreen to our décolletage as well. Of course, there are times we…
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Leave In Hair Conditioner & Shine Spray Recipes for DIY Hair Care
Love your locks with these coffee infused leave in hair conditioner & shine spray recipes! They make a wonderful addition to your daily beauty routine for natural hair care and are perfect for dry or damaged hair. Best Natural Hair Care Ingredients for Leave In Hair Conditioner Formulated for dry or damaged hair, both of these natural hair care recipes for a leave in hair conditioner contain hair conditioning camellia…
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Foaming Ginger & Turmeric Face Polish Recipe
This foaming ginger & turmeric face polish recipe is wonderful for maturing skin and is crafted with a blend of natural carrier & essential oils prized for their antioxidant and anti-aging properties. To create my foaming ginger & turmeric face polish I combined a blend of natural carrier oils prized for both their anti-aging and non-comedogenic properties with a foaming bath whip base for gentle cleansing. I then added ginger and turmeric essential…
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Strawberry Smoothie Whipped Salt Scrub Recipe for Glowing Skin
Are you looking for a foaming whipped body scrub for you summer skin care routine? Dish up some fun in the kitchen with this fun, strawberry smoothie whipped salt scrub recipe! This homemade body scrub has amazing exfoliating and toning skin care properties to keep your skin ready to show off all season long! Keep reading to learn how to make this easy DIY whipped scrub for glowing skin. DIY…
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Soap Wedding Favors – Buy Them or DIY Them!
Soap wedding favors. Whether you buy them or DIY them, they are always a great choice because everyone can use them! So if you’re planning a wedding for this summer, fall, winter or even spring of next year, consider telling your guests thank you with soap wedding favors. If you’re brave enough to embark on making your own custom soap wedding favors for your wedding (or for someone else’s) then my…
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DIY Easter Egg Bath Bombs with Glitter: A Non-Candy Easter Treat
Learn how to make Easter egg bath bombs with glitter for a fun bath time experience. This moisturizing bath bomb recipe makes a wonderful, non-candy Easter treat for Easter baskets. Made using plastic Easter eggs as bath bomb molds, these homemade bath fizzies are a great way to moisturize and nourish dry skin while enjoying a relaxing bath. DIY Easter Egg Bath Bombs with Glitter These DIY Easter egg bath…
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DIY Easter Crafts – Fun Easter projects to craft this weekend!
Looking for fun DIY Easter crafts to create over the weekend? Then be sure to check out this fun collection of projects! DIY Easter Crafts These DIY Easter crafts are perfect for gifting to friends and family as spring gifts. Or many of these projects can also be use to fill your kids’ Easter baskets! (Well, except for the spiked Peeps marshmallows.) Pictured above are DIY Spin Art Easter Eggs via…
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The Spa Deck – Rediscovering a Treasure of Spa Recipes
The Spa Deck I moved at the beginning of the year. However, I still had a lease on my old apartment until the end of February so not everything made it’s way over until recently. (We saved the furniture for last.) Anyhow, I rediscovered this deck of spa recipe cards with 50 spa recipes during the move. The Spa Deck by by Barbara Close (Author) and Susie Cushner (Photographer) is a…
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Unicorn Macaron Soap Tutorial
Learn how to make these sweet unicorn soaps with my unicorn macaron soap tutorial! Unicorn Macaron Soap Tutorial Made using melt and pour soap bases, my unicorn macaron soap tutorial will guide you through the steps of making your own unicorn macaron soaps! Just melt, pour then paint your soaps for a sweet homemade gift! Supplies Needed: You will need at least one unicorn macaron mold to create your unicorn…
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Argan Cleansing Facial Oil – A Simple Way to Simplify Your Skincare Routine + Fight Aging
A simple cleansing facial oil for maturing skin. I’ve found that as I’ve aged, choosing the right products for my skin can be challenging. Not only has my skin changed but it’s also aging. And believe me, no one wants to age. Thinning skin and wrinkles are two of my prime concerns. And as someone with sensitive skin I can’t always use products I might be interested in. So choosing…
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DIY Hyaluronic Acid Serum: Beauty Hack for Anti-Aging Skin Care
Naturally combat aging with this DIY hyaluronic acid serum. Learn how to make an anti-aging serum recipe for plump, youthful looking skin with as few as two ingredients. An affordable way to upgrade your beauty regimen on a budget, this hydrating beauty serum helps lock in moisture and plump skin to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. You’re going to love the visible results of this easy DIY…
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Fun DIY Spring Sugar Scrubs in Bunny & Chick Shapes for Easter
Looking for a fun Easter project? This sugar scrub tutorial is a creative way to celebrate this spring holiday. My moldable spring sugar scrubs make a sweet addition to your bath time routine. They also look adorable tucked inside an Easter basket as a non-edible treat for tweens and teens. Learn how to make your own fun DIY spring sugar scrubs in bunny and chick shapes for Easter! Made from…
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DIY Anti-Aging Under Eye Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
My DIY anti-aging under eye cream with hyaluronic acid hydrates skin, improves elasticity and helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Like one of my previous skin care recipes for my palmarosa lime body balm, my DIY anti-aging under eye cream is also formulated with oat butter. Oat Butter is a soothing blend of rich, silky oat oil and hydrogenated vegetable oil that yields a dense viscosity and smooth texture. It’s well…
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Moldable Rainbow Sugar Scrub Recipe
Learn how to make this fun sparkly unicorn inspired, moldable rainbow sugar scrub with my original semi-solid moldable rainbow sugar scrub recipe that you can mold and shape! By now most of us have seen the hilarious Squatty Potty YouTube video portraying unicorns pooping rainbow ice cream. And Rosanna Pansino making those super cute, unicorn rainbow poop cookies on her YouTube channel here. (I LOVE her cookbook, Nerdy Nummies!) Well,…
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Mermaid Soap Tutorial
Make waves with this awesome mermaid soap tutorial that lets you explore your creative side! Crafted using a combination of melt and pour soap bases, this soapmaking project makes a fun filled weekend project you can enjoy with friends or family! There are three parts to my mermaid soap tutorial. You’ll start by making your mermaid tail soaps and other soap embeds like sea creatures or shells as desired. Then you make…
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DIY Poop Emoji Bubble Bars
These DIY poop emoji bubble bars are sure to make bath time a little more interesting! Inspired by the pile of poo emoji, this bubble bar mimics the brown soft-serve ice cream shaped icon with a smile. I created my own bubble bar recipe from scratch for these DIY poop emoji bubble bars and used unsweetened cocoa powder for the poop color. I then scented it with a prosecco cupcake fragrance oil that blended nicely with the natural…
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Shamrock Bath Bomb Recipe (DIY Bath Fizzies for St. Patrick’s Day)
Learn how to make clover-shaped bath fizzies for St. Patrick’s Day! These fun and fizzy DIY shamrock bath bombs are a great way to celebrate the holiday. Not only do they make bath time fun, but they’re also easy to make. My no fail bath bomb recipe works with every mold. Even the those tricky silicone molds. So, you can use this formulation to create all kinds of other shapes…
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Whipped Body Butter Soufflé and Whipped Sugar Scrub Recipes
Discover how to make two natural skin care recipes for your DIY beauty regimen. Included in this post are two luxe recipes for a DIY whipped body butter soufflé and whipped sugar scrub for your skin care routine. In addition to these exfoliating skin care recipes, I also share custom packaging ideas from StickerYou. You’re going to love the difference these whipped skin care recipes make to your skin care…
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Palmarosa Lime Natural Body Balm Recipe for Dry Chapped Skin
This palmarosa lime natural body balm recipe helps to protect, soothe and replenish dry chapped skin with natural ingredients like oat butter, hemp seed oil and lanolin. Making it the perfect addition to your natural skin care routine for your dry skin or eczema. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of the natural ingredients used in my natural body balm recipe. Plus learn how to craft your own…
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Palmarosa + Lime Natural Deodorant Recipe with Aloe Vera Oil
Learn how to make a natural deodorant recipe for your daily skin care routine. This homemade deodorant is formulated for sensitive skin without baking soda. It contains skin soothing aloe vera oil. Arrowroot powder, clay and magnesium hydroxide are also used to help keep skin dry. In addition, this sensitive skin deodorant recipe can also be made using with candelilla wax (vegan) or beeswax, as is your preference. My palmarosa + lime…
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Turmeric Ginger Apple Cider Vinegar Tonic Recipes
My turmeric ginger apple cider vinegar recipes provide your body with natural probiotics and contain both turmeric and ginger which can help to fight chronic inflammation. Both turmeric and ginger are well known for their natural anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, turmeric, a powerful antioxidant, contains curcumin which is believed to have anticancer properties. There have been over 2000 studies and a phase 1 cancer trial in the UK that have shown curcumin…
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Geode Soap Tutorial for Valentine’s Day Gifts or Just Because
Learn how to make beautiful DIY geode soaps with this geode soap tutorial. These unique gemstone soaps are made using a variety of melt and pour soap bases to create unique, handcrafted geode soaps with optional, heart shaped centers. These creative soaps are perfect for DIY valentine’s day gifts or just because! Geode Soaps: A Unique DIY Gift Idea Geode soap is a lot easier to make than you might think.…
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Ullassa Hair Oil Treatment DIY with Jojoba Oil
I’m so excited to share this natural hair oil treatment DIY with jojoba oil with all of you. It’s not my own but rather a contributed recipe from, Melissa, of NightBlooming. Melissa sells a variety of wonderful herbal alchemy, hair accessories, and other creations in her Etsy shop. After purchasing and trying out several of Melissa’s signature oil blends as well as her luxurious henna gloss bar I was hooked. I so…
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DIY Bath and Body Valentine’s Gifts with StickerYou!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by StickerYou. All opinions are my own. Learn how to make beautiful DIY bath and body Valentine’s gifts with custom labels from StickerYou! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. And, if you’re like me, you can always use a little help with your homemade gifts. While I make and gift a lot of bath and body gifts, labeling those gifts can sometimes be a challenge. After…
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Palm Free Olive and Babassu Soap Recipe
This palm free olive and babassu soap recipe is easy enough for beginners and requires only three soapmaking oils! Formulated to be low cleansing and extra conditioning, this olive and babassu soap recipe is perfect for winter or year round for anyone who suffers from dry skin. Plus, it’s simple enough that even beginning soapmakers can give this homemade soap recipe a whirl! My boyfriend, James, recently wanted me to…
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Coffee and Cocoa Soap Recipe (Chocolate Soap with Coffee and Egg)
Learn how to make this coffee and cocoa soap recipe. This natural soap is made with fresh brewed coffee, cocoa powder and egg yolk to cleanse, nourish and condition skin. An easy chocolate soap recipe for natural skin care, this homemade soap recipe boasts rich, thick lather — and it’s palm free! Learn how to make this cold process soap recipe to use as part of your skin care routine…
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Tinted Lip Balm Recipes Three Ways
Learn how to make these tinted lip balm recipes three different ways! Combine them in a tri-cosmetic container or package them individually in pots, tins or tubes! Not only do these make great lip balms, but you can play with the color intensity and also use them as face highlighters and eyeshadow bases. These tinted lip balms were a collaborative during a craft night with two of my very wonderful friends,…
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Tinted Lip Plumping Lip Balm Recipe
This tinted lip plumping lip balm recipe gives lips a zing with clove essential oil to help plump lips with the added bonus of a beautiful copper shimmery tint! You’ll love this lip balm for everyday not just special occasions. And, because it contains lanolin, it’s perfect for dry or chapped lips! Tinted Lip Plumping Lip Balm Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: .7 oz. sweet almond oil .3 oz. castor…
