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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Pumpkin Soap Recipe with Real Pumpkin Puree for Fall Skin Care
Learn how to make a homemade pumpkin soap recipe using canned pumpkin puree to craft a homemade soap for your natural skin care routine this fall. This cold process homemade pumpkin soap recipe is handmade using real organic pumpkin making it a perfect soap for the fall season! Pumpkin isn’t just cool because it’s autumn, though. It’s also great for your skin too! Pumpkin is packed with fruit enzymes and alpha…
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DIY Pumpkin Spice Room Spray
Fall is finally here and what better way to enjoy it than with the fabulous scent of this homemade pumpkin spice room spray! This easy fall craft project will make your home and linens smell like your favorite autumn scents that can be carried over into the holiday season. Don’t just stick to the amazing scent of pumpkin spice though. You can customize this homemade room spray recipe with any…
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Nuts Over You Homemade Cold Process Soap Recipe
My Nuts Over You Homemade Cold Process Soap Recipe is all about using natural nut oils! And you would certainly be hard pressed to get a homemade soap bar any nuttier than this one! This homemade cold process soap recipe includes macadamia nut, hazelnut, sweet almond, walnut oil and coconut oil in addition to coconut milk powder. I then scented it with a coconut lime verbena fragrance oil though you…
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Cold Process Macadamia Nut Salt Bar Soap Recipe
This fabulous homemade macadamia nut salt bar soap recipe is made with a generous percentage of moisturizing macadamia nut oil and natural sea salt that your skin will simply love. You can scent this one with your favorite fragrance oil – I used white tea – or omit the fragrance all together for the light natural scent of macadamia nut! Homemade Cold Process Macadamia Nut Salt Bar Soap Recipe © Rebecca’s…
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Homemade Apple & Pumpkin Spice Lotion Recipe
Learn how to make this delectable apple and pumpkin spice lotion recipe. This DIY body moisturizer combines two favorite fall scents — apple and pumpkin spice — to create an amazing fragrant blend for homemade lotion. Create this warm and cozy skin care product to care for your dry skin. Or give these as DIY fall gifts. DIY Pumpkin Spice Lotion for Fall This luxurious homemade apple & pumpkin spice…
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Green Tea & Agave Homemade Cold Process Soap Recipe
This homemade cold process soap recipe is formulated with skin conditioning oils like safflower and evening primrose oils and boasts the anti-oxidant power of natural green tea. A touch of agave is added for its humectant properties. I also used up the rest of my comfrey, calendula and plantain infused olive oil that I made a while back for my homemade black drawing salve recipe in this soap. However, you can…
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Natural Vanilla & Pumpkin Spice Salt Scrub Recipe
One of my favorite treats during fall is, of course, pumpkin pie. I have mine completely naked sans the whipped cream or cool whip, but I have been known to eat half of an entire pie in one sitting. This homemade natural vanilla and pumpkin spice salt scrub recipe is reminiscent of that most delectable dessert. Plus it’s all natural just like your food should be! Natural Vanilla & Pumpkin…
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DIY Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover Recipe and Lash Conditioner
Sometimes getting makeup off is a lot harder than it was putting it on. So I created a wonderful DIY waterproof eye makeup remover that not only removes eyeshadow, mascara and eyeliner, but also conditions lashes each and every time you use it! (Psst. It also works great at removing my waterproof intense pigmented lip color!) To use this DIY waterproof eye makeup remover, simply apply a generous amount to…
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Natural Patchouli & Fir Needle Homemade Hand Cream Recipe
This richly moisturizing homemade hand cream recipe is naturally scented with patchouli and fir needle essential oils and contains skin conditioning safflower and evening primrose oils plus a touch of agave syrup! Don’t reserve this amazing homemade hand cream for hands alone though! Also try it on feet or anywhere skin needs a little extra love! It’s great for eczema too. Patchouli & Fir Needle Homemade Hand Cream Recipe © Rebecca’s…
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Naughty Kitty Palm Free Cold Process Soap Recipe
This fun new palm free cold process soap recipe is made using Australian Midnight Black Clay known for its naturally detoxifying and conditioning properties and is scented with a Vera Wang fragrance oil dupe. Beeswax and stearic acid help to create a naturally hard soap bar while a combination of safflower oil, shea and cocoa butters add their moisturizing properties perfect for washing delicate and dry skin! This pink and…
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Homemade Pumpkin Sugar Scrub Recipe
This fantastic fall inspired homemade pumpkin sugar scrub recipe is whipped for a super creamy, sugary scrub that exfoliates and moisturizes! It’s made with natural pumpkin seed oil prized for its moisturizing properties to dry and damaged skin and is scented with a pleasingly pumpkin fragrance oil. Here’s the recipe so you can make your own. Homemade Pumpkin Sugar Scrub Recipe © Rebecca D. Dillon Ingredients: 1 oz. jojoba oil 2 oz. pumpkin…
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DIY Shaving Cream: Moisturizing Shaving Cream Recipe with Aloe Vera
Add this DIY shaving cream to your natural skin care routine. This moisturizing, homemade shaving cream recipe contains skin soothing aloe vera gel to help hydrate skin and reduce your chance of razor burn. This easy recipe for homemade shaving cream is also made with other natural ingredients like vegetable glycerin, grapeseed oil and shea butter to hydrate skin and lock in moisture. It’s perfect for sensitive skin too. Keep…
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Chocolate Ginger Agave Lip Butter Recipe
This homemade lip butter recipe is made with yummy agave syrup and is naturally scented with cocoa absolute and ginger essential oil. Natural alkanet root powder gives lips a beautiful, subtle tint. You will love how kissably soft this lip butter recipe makes your lips feel as well as the lip gloss like shine! Plus it’s so easy to make! Chocolate Ginger Agave Lip Butter Recipe Ingredients: 1 oz. cocoa butter…
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DIY Sprayable Lotion Recipe with Shea Butter & Safflower
This sprayable lotion recipe is really easy to make, it’s not greasy feeling and it leaves your skin feeling super soft after applying. You will however need to use a refined shea butter rather than raw shea butter to ensure this stays smooth and sprayable, but you can easily customize it with the fragrance of your choice. I scented mine with one of my own favorites, Red Velvet Cake. Shea…
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Men’s Homemade Tobacco Caramel & Whiskey Soap Recipe
I’ve had a homemade whiskey soap recipe on my to do list for quite some time but it took me a while to decided how to execute it. In the end I settled on using real whiskey in a hand milled soap recipe rather than attempting mixing lye with a high percentage of alcohol for safety reasons. Combined with a tobacco caramel fragrance oil, this men’s whiskey soap recipe creates…
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Chocolate Cake Scented Creamy Sugar Scrub Recipe
I’m a little in lust over sugar scrub lately so I just couldn’t resist whipping up this chocolate cake scented creamy sugar scrub recipe. It smells incredibly edible and leaves a lovely fragrance on your skin. Just the right amount of sugar exfoliates skin without being overly abrasive plus the special formulation of ingredients means this creamy sugar scrub recipe doesn’t feel greasy or heavy on skin! I also added shimmer…
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Ocean Rain Homemade Ombre Soap Tutorial
This fun ocean inspired soap is scented with an Ocean Rain fragrance oil and rocks the ombre trend with a gradual color change from top to bottom. Follow this easy ombre soap tutorial and recipe to make your own DIY melt and pour soaps that shift from blue-green to blue! Ocean Rain Ombre Soap Tutorial & Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 15 oz. Crafter’s Choice Aloe & Olive Detergent Free…
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Anti-Wrinkle Green Tea Eye Cream Recipe with Natural Ingredients
Does your eye area need a little extra love to help keep those pesky wrinkles away for as long as possible? Then be sure to try out this natural green tea eye cream recipe! Infused with antioxidant rich botanicals, this DIY anti-wrinkle cream is an ideal way to naturally care for skin and reduce the appearance of aging. DIY Green Tea Eye Cream This DIY green tea eye cream recipe…
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All Natural Homemade Toothpaste Recipe
I’ve been wanting to make an all natural homemade toothpaste recipe for quite some time but kept putting it off. This past weekend I changed that and now I’m kicking myself for not doing it sooner. Not only did it help with sensitivity – I typically use Sensodyne ProNamel Gentle Whitening Toothpaste – but it also visibly started to whiten my teeth after just a few uses. Including those horrid coffee…
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Ginger Lime Homemade Salt Scrub Recipe
This freshly scented ginger lime homemade salt scrub recipe is easy to make and is a great way to exfoliate and moisturize dry skin. This ginger lime scented homemade salt scrub recipe is just what your skin ordered! Naturally exfoliating, this homemade salt scrub nourishes skin with cocoa butter, coconut oil and grapeseed oil. A ginger and lime scented fragrance oil then polishes off the final product with its fresh,…
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Easy DIY Soap Gems and DIY Soap Crystals
Learn how to make these super easy DIY Soap Gems and fun DIY Soap Crystals! They require very few materials yet offer beautiful results! Keep reading to learn how to make your own DIY Soap Gem and Crystals! Easy DIY Soap Gems © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: Crafter’s Choice Aloe & Olive Detergent Free M&P Soap Base Instructions: Using a sharp knife cut the soap into rectangular or square chunks…
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Mango Coconut Buttercream Homemade Body Frosting Recipe
The name on this homemade body frosting recipe is a mouthful, but don’t let that stop you! I combined a delicious blend of mango, coconut and vanilla buttercream fragrance oils for a unique mouthwatering scent! You can enjoy this fantastic body frosting recipe whipped or as a cream. Plus it’s great not only for dry skin but also on thirsty locks. Simply apply it as a hair mask anywhere from…
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Natural DIY Whipped Body Frosting Recipe
What better way to start your week than with a scrumptious whipped body frosting recipe? I was a bit under the weather last week with the fibro kicking my butt more so than usual so I fell behind on whipping up my own new concoctions to share with you. I do promise to make up for this week, but in the meantime I thought I’d share with you this amazing…
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Yummy Raspberry Lemonade Sugar Scrub Recipe
What’s better on a hot summer day than a glass of lemonade? Why this yummy homemade raspberry lemonade sugar scrub recipe of course! It’s so easy to make and and contains nature’s natural moisturizer, coconut oil! Raspberry Lemonade Sugar Scrub Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 4 oz. 76° melt point refined coconut oil .5 oz. sesame oil 6 oz. white sugar .3 oz. raspberry lemonade fragrance oil pinch iron yellow oxide…
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Agave & Dead Sea Mud Detoxifying Face Mask Recipe
This all natural homemade detoxifying face mask recipe is created from a combination of cleansing oils, aloe vera gel, clays and agave syrup. It helps to draw out toxins and impurities from skin as well as improve skin texture and tone. You’ll love how cool it feels when you apply it – just like real mud! Agave & Dead Sea Mud Detoxifying Face Mask Recipe © Rebecca D. Dillon Ingredients:…
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Vanilla & Fig Homemade Shaving Soap Recipe
This simple homemade shaving soap recipe is great for beginner soapmakers still getting their feet wet. It combines some pretty basic oils along with lanolin and marshmallow root powder for that extra slip. It’s then scented with a dreamy vanilla and fig fragrance oil. Vanilla & Fig Homemade Shaving Soap Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 13.5 oz. pomace olive oil 6.6 oz. sustainable palm oil 13 oz. 76°F melt…
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Fifty Shades of Grey Inspired Homemade Soap Recipe
With the just released Fifty Shades of Grey movie trailer already making lots of fanfare in anticipation of the movie that’s scheduled to open on Valentine’s Day 2015, I thought this would be a perfect time to share a Fifty Shades of Grey inspired homemade soap recipe. Made using Wholesale Supplies Plus Fifty Shades fragrance oil, this homemade soap ends up with a wonderful unisex fragrance blend of tainted rose, wild geranium, bergamot and gold amber.…
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Homemade Lavender Bath Bomb Recipe with Organic Essential Oils
Want a truly indulgent bath experience? This easy homemade lavender bath bomb recipe is enriched with skin loving shea butter and apricot kernel oil and produces a very dense, concentrated fizz. Learn how to make these simple DIY lavender essential oil bath bombs now for an evening of self care! I made these lavender bath bombs two ways. I used a Basic Guest Round Silicone Soap Mold as well as…
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DIY Dry Oil Body Spray Recipe with Your Favorite Custom Scent
Make this easy DIY dry oil body spray recipe for soft skin! Not only can this dry oil spray for skin be customized in your favorite scent, it also moisturizes skin without feeling greasy after application. So it’s perfect for your summer skin care routine! Make yours today and add this amazing skin care product to your daily self care routine! I often dislike using lotion in the summer because…
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DIY Shine Spray & Leave In Conditioner Recipe for Dry, Damaged Hair
Are your locks dry, damaged and lacking luster? Give your hair new life with this intense Argan & Agave DIY Shine Spray and Leave In Conditioner Recipe. All it takes is a light misting all over or on damaged ends and your parched strands will once again feel moisturized and boast a healthy shine! It’s also great for taming frizz or using prior to all over summer festival hair braids to…
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Ginger and Lime Homemade Shampoo Bar Recipe with Silk
This homemade shampoo bar recipe is formulated with ingredients hair loves like argan, babassu and jojoba oils, cocoa and shea butters and even silk! It’s then scented with a ginger and lime fragrance oil to give your sunny summer mornings a bit of extra lift. Don’t feel restricted to just using this homemade shampoo bar on your hair and scalp though. It’s also great for your face and skin with…
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Tinted Lemongrass Ginger Essential Oil Lip Balm Recipe without Beeswax
Learn how to make a homemade lip balm recipe without beeswax. This lemongrass ginger lip balm recipe is made with natural essential oils and contains a touch of bronze mica for a hint of shimmer. Formulated without beeswax, this lip balm is a wonderful plant based alternative to traditional lip balm recipes. Plant Based Lip Balm Recipe without Beeswax Do need relief from your chapped lips? Homemade lip balm is…
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Lemongrass Mint Homemade Soap Recipe
This cold process homemade soap recipe is basic enough for the beginner soapmaker and yields approximately 10 – 12 basic homemade soap bars perfect for summer. The fresh fragrance blend of lemongrass, lemon verbena and spearmint makes for an extra refreshing and eye opening morning shower! Lemongrass & Mint Homemade Soap Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 13.5 oz. pomace olive oil 6.6 oz. sustainable palm oil 13 oz. 76° melt…
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DIY Etched Mason Jars for Creative Storage or Gifting
This DIY Etched Mason Jars Craft Project is an easy way to dress up your empty mason jars as well as any other glass jars you might have on hand. They’re perfect for storing and organizing items in your own home or you can fill them with delightful treats or handmade goodies for gifting! Initially my handy dandy sometimes super assistant, Hunter, helped me with these using a DIY Etched…
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DIY Terrarium Magnets for Your Air Plants (An Easy Refrigerator Magnet)
Learn how to make DIY terrarium magnets. These fun air plant terrariums are a fun family project! They look cute on your refrigerator and they also make quick and easy homemade gifts. I’ve been trying a lot of new DIY projects out recently, some with success and some that were so dismal I hid them in my craft box afterwards. As it turns out many crafts actually do require some…
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After Sun Skin Soother Cream Recipe
This natural after sun skin soother cream recipe is one of the first natural lavender scented cream products that I created when I started selling on my local farmer’s market many years ago. As it’s been so long since it’s conception – we’re talking a decade now – I thought it was time to bring it back around and share it again. This natural After Sun Skin Soother Cream Recipe is made from…
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Ginger Lemongrass Martini Cocktail Recipe
While the fourth of July has come and gone, it did inspire me to try a new vodka. I’ve been on a huge gin kick lately but after seeing the Spud Ginger Lemongrass Vodka at the ABC store I just couldn’t resist. A fifth of this flavored potato vodka was a reasonable $20 and it’s distilled five times so I decide why not. In the end I was pretty pleased…
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DIY Air Freshener with Essential Oils: A Natural Deodorizing Air Freshener for Your Home
Get a clean, fresh natural fragrance in your home with this natural DIY air freshener with essential oils. This DIY air freshener works like a natural deodorizing spray recipe to neutralize and eliminate even the toughest odors without chemicals. So you get a healthy, non-toxic clean scent in your home. Tackle Home Odors with A Natural Air Freshener If you’re wanting to use more all natural products in your home…
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Spray On Silky After Sun Moisturizer Recipe
The summer sun can really sap skin of moisture. Quench it with my easy spray on silky after sun moisturizer recipe. Hemp and jojoba oils naturally moisturize skin without clogging pores while cyclomethicone helps give this after sun moisturizer a silky smooth feel that’s not heavy or greasy. Natural vitamin E helps to promote healing while calming lavender and chamomile essential oils round off the finished product for an after sun moisturizer that’s sure to please.…
