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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Castile Soap Recipe with Bee Pollen Powder
While a traditional, pure Castile soap recipe is made using 100% olive oil, a modern Castile soap recipe may contain additional oils so long as olive oil is part of the Castile soap recipe and it consists of all vegetable oils. However Dictionary.com offers a looser definition defining Castile soap as any hard soap made from fats and oils, often partly from olive oil. While Merriman-Webster defines it as fine hard bland soap…
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Homemade Ginger Salve Recipe for Sore Muscles
This homemade ginger salve recipe is great for helping to relax and soothe sore muscles. It also makes a great alternative to a cayenne pepper salve if you’re allergic or sensitive to capsicum like I am. I chose to use ginger as not only does it create a warming sensation like cayenne, but it’s prized for its anti-inflammatory properties. If you’re not sensitive to capsicum then feel free to substitute the ginger powder with…
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Hawaiian Red Sea Salt & Red Palm Soap Recipe
This homemade red palm soap recipe is made using virgin red palm oil which is naturally high in Vitamin E and antioxidants and mineral rich Hawaiian Alaea Red Sea Salt. Red palm oil – also known as palm fruit oil, virgin palm oil and palm butter – lends soaps a beautiful orange color. I was able to buy a 16 fl. oz. jar of red palm oil from my local…
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Natural Tinted Lip Balm Recipe with Skin Protectants Lanolin & Beeswax!
Keep lips looking and feeling great with this natural tinted lip balm recipe that protects lips and soothes dry or chapped lips. Natural ingredients come together to to help keep lips moisturized to protect against chapping while a tiny hint of sheer color lends lips a healthy glow. Natural Tinted Lip Balm Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: .25 oz. grapeseed oil .15 oz. sunflower oil .1 oz. refined (76° melt point)…
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Rose Scented DIY Sea Salt Spray for Hair
This fabulous rose scented DIY sea salt spray for hair gives your hair volume and texture any time you need it! Simply spray it on then scrunch for sexy tousled beach waves. My sea salt spray recipe is inspired by Not Your Mothers Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray, a product which has become one of my go to hair staples based on affordability and performance. Like Not Your Mother’s sea salt…
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Anti Aging Night Cream Recipe for a More Youthful Appearance
This anti aging night cream recipe helps to reduce the signs of aging naturally with ingredients like coconut water, cocoa butter, evening primrose and rosehip seed oil. Discover how to get glowing skin naturally, that looks younger and feels healthier, with this homemade anti-wrinkle cream for eyes. Free from toxic ingredients, this natural anti-aging night cream recipe produces a natural, green beauty alternative to commercial anti aging products. This homemade…
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How to Make Wine Soap: Cold Process and Rebatch Recipes
Need a creative way to use up leftover wine that’s sat too long or simply wasn’t to your liking? Try making wine soap! This post covers two ways to use wine to make homemade soap. The first is a cold process soap that replaces the water with wine in the recipe. The second wine soap recipe teaches you how to rebatch soap, also referred to as hand-milling, to make a…
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Beginner Cold Process Soap Recipe (How to Make Lye Soap)
Making lye soap for the first time may seem daunting and even expensive. However, it doesn’t have to be! This beginner cold process soap recipe is ideal for those who want to learn how to make soap for the first time. Explore my easy recipe for homemade soap in addition to information on where to buy soap making supplies and how to make substitutions. What Is Cold Process Soap? Cold…
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Homemade Bacon Soap Recipe for Men
This homemade bacon soap recipe is the perfect DIY gift idea for men who love bacon! And with Valentine’s Day right around the corner what better way to say “I love you” than with a bar of heart shaped bacon soap? Made using real bacon (rendered) fat, this homemade bacon soap recipe yields nine hard, extra conditioning homemade soap bars perfect for the shower! So there are plenty to go…
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Moisturizing Hair Mask Recipe with Essential Oils for Dry or Damaged Hair
Learn how to make a natural moisturizing hair mask recipe for winter hair care. Formulated with hydrating cocoa butter, a blend of winter mint essential oils and sea buckthorn oil, this homemade mask is the perfect remedy for dry, dull hair. Indulge your hair care routine with this easy, DIY moisturizing product for healthy looking, smooth, shiny hair! Treat Dry Hair with A DIY Moisturizing Hair Mask this Winter Winter…
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Neem Oil & Bee Pollen Skin Cream Recipe
This natural neem oil and bee pollen skin cream recipe combines the powerful skin care properties of neem oil with the skin soothing, anti-inflammatory properties of bee pollen. Natural bee pollen is used topically in skin care products to help calm inflammatory conditions and common skin irritations such as psoriasis or eczema. In addition the amino acids and vitamins naturally found in bee pollen are believed to help protect skin as well as aid in…
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Best Homemade Skin Care Recipes of the Past Year
The year is ending on a great note, but before it does I wanted to share my best homemade skin care recipes of the year with you. I hope you enjoy this collection of my top twenty homemade bath and body recipes as much as I have! Top Twenty Best Homemade Skin Care Recipes 1. Natural Homemade Foot Scrub Recipe :: This homemade foot scrub recipe is a non-greasy creamy combination of butters &…
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DIY Lemon Verbena Candle and Body Butter Gift Set Idea
If you’ve ever wanted to make homemade candles for gifts, then this DIY lemon verbena candle making project should top your list. This easy lemon verbena scented candle tutorial is fun to make. Plus it pair perfectly with my complimentary non-greasy lemon verbena body butter recipe for the perfect homemade gift for friends and family. This DIY lemon verbena candle and lemon verbena body butter pairs perfectly to make a…
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How to Make Homemade Lavender Body Butter (Non-Greasy Recipe)
This homemade lavender body butter recipe is formulated so that it’s non-greasy. It is naturally scented with lavender essential oil for a true lavender fragrance. Formulated to nourish your skin with lavender body butter benefits, this non-greasy body butter recipe is perfect for daily skin care to moisturize skin. Or make this natural skin care product to give as homemade gifts throughout the year. Keep reading to learn how to…
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Deodorizing Holiday Room Spray Recipe with Natural Essential Oils
This deodorizing holiday room spray recipe with natural rosemary and fir essential oils will have your home smelling fresh no in time. Scented with a simple blend of essential oils that will have you reminiscing over live Christmas trees, this easy and all natural deodorizing room spray is the perfect product for deodorizing both the air and your linens this holiday season. If you’re hung up on stocking stuffers and…
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Homemade Honeycomb Soap Recipe
This homemade honeycomb soap recipe is so easy to make and is formulated with natural bee pollen praised for it’s natural skin soothing properties. Used in topical products, bee pollen is shown to calm inflammatory conditions and common skin irritations like psoriasis or eczema. In addition the amino acids and vitamins naturally found in bee pollen help to protect the skin and aid in cell regeneration. I scented mine with a…
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DIY Holiday Gifts: Vanilla & Fig Non-Greasy Body Butter Recipe for Winter Skin Care
This DIY vanilla & fig non-greasy body butter recipe with hemp seed oil is perfect for DIY holiday gifts. Made using natural plant based ingredients, this homemade body butter recipe moisturizes & protects dry winter skin without ever feeling greasy! Keep reading to learn how to make your own homemade non-greasy body butter recipe scented in vanilla & fig – or any of your own seasonally favorite fragrances – for…
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Festive Holiday Homemade Cranberry Orange Soap Recipe
This easy to craft festive holiday homemade cranberry orange soap recipe is perfectly sized for homemade stocking stuffer gifts this Christmas! Made using a melt and pour soap base and fun additives like walnut shell powder, fine red glitter and orange zest, this cranberry orange scented homemade soap is a sure hit. Homemade Melt & Pour Cranberry Orange Soap Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 19.85 oz. white melt and pour soap…
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Starry DIY Snow Globe Ring & Homemade Christmas Gift Idea
This fun starry DIY snow globe ring not only makes a great conversation piece but it also makes for a brilliant homemade Christmas gift idea! You don’t need a lot of skill for this DIY jewelry project but you do need a little patience to set the star on the ring base and allow sufficient drying time before you try to “shake” things up. Starry DIY Snow Globe Ring ©…
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Homemade Holiday Peppermint Bath Bomb Recipe
This homemade holiday peppermint bath bomb recipe is sure to please and they make wonderful homemade Christmas gifts for anyone who’s a fan of bath and beauty products! Not a fan of peppermint? Substitute with your favorite fragrance or essential oil instead! Peppermint Bath Bomb Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 1.8 oz. Epsom salt 11.25 oz. baking soda 3.85 oz. citric acid 2.4 oz. arrowroot powder .75 oz. shea…
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Easy Marimo Moss Ball DIY Light Bulb Aquarium
Learn how to make your own easy Marimo moss ball DIY light bulb aquarium! These tiny aquariums make a great home for tiny Japanese Marimo moss balls! Not only is each DIY light bulb aquarium super cute, but they are perfectly sized to sit at your desk to keep you company! Customize your Marimo moss ball DIY light bulb aquarium to suit your personal style or make several for homemade gifts…
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Santa’s Lump of Coal Soap Recipe
Looking for a fun DIY gag gift for Christmas? Give this tutorial for Santa’s lump of coal soap recipe a try! It’s made with real charCOAL and combines both clear and white melt and pour soap bases for natural color changes that you don’t have to work hard to achieve. I also added a touch of 24K gold mica to mine for extra flair, however this is completely optional. Santa’s…
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DIY Penguin Christmas Ornaments
These cute DIY penguin Christmas ornaments are lots of fun to make. They can easily be crafted over a weekend and the entire family can join in on the fun! Keep reading to learn how to make these little ornaments that feature penguins sitting on their own little icebergs. DIY Penguin Christmas Ornaments © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen What you’ll need: Tovolo King Silicone Ice Cube Tray plastic toy penguins Clover…
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Make Your Own DIY Terrarium
Making your own DIY terrarium is both fun and easy. Suited for any skill level, these cute terrariums make lovely home accents as well as thoughtful homemade gift ideas. You can find all the supplies you need with a little hunting. I found my sheet moss romping through the neighborhood after a rainy day while the remaining ingredients were discovered at my local craft and pet stores. DIY Terrarium © Rebecca’s Soap…
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DIY Holiday Gifts: Homemade Cranberry Body Butter Recipe for Dry Skin
Learn how to make this easy seasonally inspired, cranberry body butter recipe for DIY holiday gifts! Scented with a traditional winter scent, this homemade body butter moisturizes dry skin throughout the season with rich shea butter and cocoa butter. Not only does it moisturize dry winter skin, this cranberry body butter recipe also doubles as a fragrant perfume. So your skin doesn’t just look healthy, it smells amazing too! Keep…
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DIY Waterless Snow Globe
This DIY waterless snow globe is so simple to craft and makes a great addition to any holiday home decor as an accent piece. A trip to your local craft store will yield all of the components you need for this project. DIY Waterless Snow Globe Tutorial © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen What you’ll need: glass mason jar or bail jar – I found mine at Joanne’s for $1.49 miniature Christmas buttons…
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Witch Hazel Soap Recipe with Shea Butter
This skin soothing witch hazel soap recipe with shea butter contains witch hazel extract renowned for its astringent, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. This makes it the perfect addition to your winter skin care routine. Package it with seasonal winter elements and you have beautiful DIY Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers for friends and family this holiday season. DIY Witch Hazel Soap Witch Hazel has been used as a home remedy…
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Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments The Kids Can Make for the Holidays
Your family will love this easy Christmas decor idea for the holiday season. Learn how to craft these easy DIY Christmas ornaments with your kids for holiday inspired DIY Christmas decor this winter. These easy DIY Christmas ornaments are made from shrink plastic Shrinky Dink paper. Not only will these ornaments look great on your Christmas tree, they make fun necklaces for kids to wear! Or give them as DIY…
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Pear Soap Recipe: A Unique Homemade Holiday Gift for Natural Skin Care
Learn how to use overripe pears to craft a homemade pear soap recipe for your natural skin care routine. This cold process pear soap recipe uses ripe pears combined with a seasonal fragrance oil to create unique homemade gifts for the holidays. Seasonal fruit can commonly be found at a great price and that sometimes makes it a little too easy to overbuy. Recently this was the case for me…
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Easy Homemade Bath Oil Recipe for the Holidays
If you’re looking for homemade Christmas gifts that anyone can make then you’ll definitely want to consider this easy homemade bath oil recipe! With as few as two ingredients you’ll have a homemade Christmas gift that anyone who covets baths is sure to appreciate. Easy Homemade Bath Oil Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 1 oz. carrier oil 12 drops essential oil Instructions: I used an upcycled bourbon bottle for…
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Anti-aging Natural Emulsified Sugar Scrub Recipe
This anti-aging natural emulsified sugar scrub recipe contains ingredients mature and aging skin loves without feeling heavy or greasy. It naturally exfoliates with granulated white sugar and then rinses cleanly away so it’s great even for oily or acne prone skin can benefit. Like my homemade activated charcoal facial soap recipe, this natural emulsified sugar scrub recipe also contains sea buckthorn oil which is praised for its restorative and anti-aging…
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Easy Melt and Pour Polar Bear Soap Recipe + Tutorial for Beginners
Learn how to make DIY polar bear soaps for winter fun with this easy melt and pour soap recipe for beginners! This cute soap making tutorial is a great project to make with kids as a winter family craft project. Made using glycerin melt and pour soap, this homemade soap is a great way to get started in soap crafting if you want to learn how to make soap without…
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Activated Charcoal Melt and Pour Soap Recipe with Essential Oils for Anti-Acne Skin Care
This activated charcoal melt and pour soap recipe is not only quick and easy to make. It’s also a great addition to your natural skin care routine as part of your daily beauty regimen for acne free skin. If you’re not quite ready to work with lye but want to make a natural facial soap with activated charcoal, then try this easy melt and pour soap recipe for beginners! Want…
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DIY Halloween Candy Jar
I stay so busy I sometimes find it hard to break away from the day job and the soap to make something other than bath and body products. However, I did find the time to craft this simple DIY Halloween candy jar. It was not only quick and easy to make, but I was able to stick to my daily routine of multi-tasking everything while waiting for the paint and then…
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Pumpkin Spice Bath Bomb Recipe for Fall Skin Care
Enjoy the scents of fall with this pumpkin spice bath bomb recipe! These easy pumpkin shaped bath bombs are fun Halloween treats to make and gift. Or simply indulge in some fall self care when you create your own fizzing bath bombs scented with seasonal pumpkin spice. DIY Pumpkin Spice Bath Bombs Treat yourself this fall with this easy pumpkin spice bath bomb recipe. You’ll love the intoxicating scent of…
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DIY Pumpkin Spice Air Freshener & Fall Home Decor Project
These DIY pumpkin spice air fresheners not only lend a fabulous fragrance to your space, they also serve as beautiful homemade fall home decor! You can make your own with a few simple tools and supplies that can be reused again and again in future projects. DIY Fall Spice Air Fresheners © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen What you need: White Activa Plus Natural Self Hardening Clay Wilton Silicone Mold, of choice…
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Spooky Outdoor Upcycled Halloween Decorations
Explore these great DIY ideas for spooky, upcycled Halloween decorations. These outdoor decorations feature giant squid tentacles as a centerpiece to frighten all the Halloween tricksters that visit your home this holiday season! Ideas for Outdoor Upcycled Halloween Decor Every year my neighbor at the end of the block decorates her house for Halloween. She starts planning in summer and on October 1st she starts decorating. This year she created…
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Blue Cheese and Bacon Arugula Salad Recipe
This homemade blue cheese and bacon arugula salad recipe is one of my favorites! I can literally eat this salad for lunch every day of the week without tiring of it. It’s basically a spin off a blueberry and bacon arugula salad recipe at one of my favorite restaurants. However, as I am unable to find a blueberry vinaigrette anywhere and am not talented enough in the food department to make…
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Easy Melt & Pour Leaf and Pumpkin Fall Soap Recipes
Craft your own pumpkin and leaf shaped soaps for fall with these easy melt and pour fall soap recipes! You can keep your fall soaps plain or dress them up with just a touch of bronze mica like I did with some of mine. For these two fall soap recipes you’ll need a Wilton Silicone Mini Leaf and Pumpkin Mold. You’ll also need 2lb. of a melt and pour soap…
