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. Or discover more great skin care & beauty recipes by subscribing to Soap Deli News blog via email.
Rose Sugar Scrub Recipe with Essential Oils for Glowing Skin
Discover how to make a rose sugar scrub recipe with essential oils. This rose body scrub is made without coconut oil, and is naturally scented with essential oils to create a homemade body scrub for glowing skin. Rose Body Scrub Learn how to create a sugar scrub for your body with this simple sugar scrub recipe for glowing skin. Scented with rose absolute, an affordable alternative to rose essential oil,…
Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf Cake Recipe: Citrus Inspired Vegan Dessert
How to make a delicious moist poppy seed loaf cake recipe from scratch. This vegan recipe for lemon poppy seed loaf cake is one of the best citrus desserts for spring or summer. Serve it at brunch, as a spring dessert recipe or as a plant based snack. This easy recipe has lemon juice and lemon zest and poppy seeds for a delicious flavor. It’s dairy free and egg free,…
Winter Soap Recipes: Plus How to Make Melt and Pour Snowflake Soap
Discover how to make winter soap recipes, including an easy melt and pour snowflake soap. This coconut oil soap recipe without lye is perfect for beginners and makes a wonderful homemade gift. Kids love the fun shape, and the coconut oil is naturally moisturizing for dry winter skin. I change my skin care products with the changing seasons. In the summer, I like to use lighter oils to keep my…
Relaxing Aromatherapy Shower Steamers Recipe With Essential Oils
Make aromatherapy shower steamers with essential oils for a relaxing and aromatic shower experience. This DIY shower steamers recipe helps to relieve stress and promote relaxation. Try my combo of ylang ylang and rose essential oils for this aromatherapeutic bath product, or choose your favorite relaxing essential oil blend (from the ones I’ve provided) to create an at home spa experience. All of us can use a time out for…
Keto Sausage Biscuits Recipe: Low Carb Breakfast Idea
Learn how to make keto sausage biscuits for a delicious high protein, low carb breakfast idea. This is an easy recipe that uses cream cheese and almond flour to make homemade biscuits, so they are lower in carbs than traditional biscuits. The addition of cheddar cheese gives these almond flour biscuits extra flavor for a delicious and healthy breakfast. Keto and Sausage Biscuits Even though I’m not following a keto…
How to Use Clary Sage for Hair: Plus Natural Hair Care Recipes
Learn how to use clary sage for hair. Discover the benefits of clary sage essential oil as well as how to make three easy clary sage recipes for hair care. Plus explore making hair care products with my collection of other natural hair care recipes for homemade hair masks, hot oil treatments, homemade shampoo and conditioners, a hair lightening spray, hair detangler and more. Clary Sage Essential Oil Benefits Clary…
Homemade Body Butter Recipes for Dry Skin
Discover my favorite homemade body butter recipes to moisturize dry skin. Body butters are so easy to make and a great moisturizer for dry skin relief. Following I share everything you want to know about how to make homemade body butters. Plus you’ll find my best body butter recipes, with non-greasy and emulsified options, to incorporate into your natural skin care routine. Homemade Body Butter for Dry Skin Homemade body…
Chocolate Body Butter Recipe for Dry Skin Care
Learn how to make chocolate body butter to moisturize dry skin. My no fragrance added chocolate body butter recipe has a delicious chocolate scent derived from the roasted cocoa butter and other natural ingredients used to make this natural body moisturizer. It can be made with or without essential oils, however, if you’d like to add a fragrance to your homemade body butter. Keep reading to discover my easy body…
Mini Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe for Warm Winter Drinks & Treats
Make this mini hot chocolate bomb recipe as a warm winter drink to enjoy on cold, snowy days. Plus discover tips and tricks for the perfect outcome. These DIY hot cocoa bombs are not only a fun project you can make in your kitchen, they’re also a tasty way to spend a relaxing afternoon or a quiet evening by the fire. Making hot chocolate bombs isn’t everyone’s forte. If you…
DIY Unicorn Cupcake Bath Bombs with Whipped Soap Frosting
Learn how to make DIY bath bomb cupcakes with soap frosting! These sparkly unicorn cupcakes are super fun for kids and make the water colorful and foamy. The easy homemade bath bomb recipe is made with natural ingredients and essential oils. Unicorn Cupcake Bath Bombs with Soap Frosting Since I shared my snickerdoodle soap cupcakes, I received requests to make cupcake bath bombs with soap frosting. So, I decided to…
Braided Apple Cinnamon Bread Recipe from Scratch
Learn how to make apple cinnamon bread with apple pie filling and cheddar cheese. This apple bread recipe is as pretty as it is delicious! Follow my step-by-step instructions to bake a braided apple cinnamon bread loaf from scratch. Apples are most popular in the fall, but this braided apple cinnamon bread recipe is a treat all year long. While it looks beautiful with the braids, it’s actually easier to…
Spring Essential Oil Blends for Essential Oil Diffusers and Natural Perfume
Discover 20 spring essential oil blends that you can blend for your essential diffuser or to use in your natural perfume recipes. Plus get tips on usage rates and gather additional information on formulating your own custom essential oil blends. Enjoy Spring with 20 Essential Oil Blends I recently shared a post with a collection of winter essential oil blends. As the new essential oil box from Simply Earth contained…
Exfoliating Sugar Scrub Bars with Essential Oils for Winter Skin Care
Learn how to make exfoliating sugar scrub bars with essential oils for winter skin care. This beginner sugar scrub recipe is similar to a traditional body scrub, but in solid form. Like regular homemade scrubs, they exfoliate and moisturize skin but without feeling greasy or oily. Keep reading for my easy sugar scrub bar recipe for glowing skin. Plus discover ten more amazing solid sugar scrub recipes you can make…
DIY Valentines for Kids: Mini Gumball Machine + Valentine’s Day Crafts
Need ideas for easy DIY Valentines for kids? This DIY mini gumball machine is the perfect Valentine for your little mini me’s! Kids absolutely love these replica gumball machines filled with multi-colored gumballs or Valentine’s day candy. Plus they’re simple and easy to make. Keep reading to learn how to make this easy Valentine’s day craft for kids. Plus explore other ideas for easy DIY Valentines for kids. Candies and…
How to Make Oreo Waffles as Fun Breakfast Idea for Special Occasions
Learn how to make Oreo waffles in a waffle iron for a fun twist on this classic breakfast recipe. Both kids and adults will love this easy recipe that can be made either from scratch or with pancake mix. This fun breakfast idea also makes delicious chocolate dessert waffles that are perfect for brunch or a special occasion. Not only is it kid-approved, it’s sure to become a family favorite.…
The Best Hair Growth Supplement with Keratin + Collagen
Grow long, beautiful hair with reduced fall out with HAIRLOVE, the best hair growth supplement. This natural vitamin for hair growth gives you proven results with scientifically backed ingredients, including Cynatine HNS Keratin and collagen. Discover the hair care benefits of HAIRLOVE, learn about my own personal experience with this natural hair growth vitamin and score a money saving offer. This post is sponsored by HAIRLOVE. All opinions are my…
How to Make Pomegranate Cider Recipe on the Stove Top or Slow Cooker
Learn how to make this delicious pomegranate cider recipe for your next holiday party. This warm winter drink is easy to make on the stove top or in a slow cooker or crockpot. And your guests will love the flavor combination of pomegranate, apple cider and warm spices that give it a unique and complex flavor. For the adults, add some rum or whiskey for a pomegranate hard cider recipe…
Herbal Hair Conditioner Recipe for Hair Growth & Soft, Manageable Hair
Learn how to make an herbal hair conditioner recipe to speed hair growth, improve manageability, boost shine and soften hair. Created with a blend of natural botanicals known for their hair care benefits, this herbal conditioning hair treatment brings dry or dull hair back to life in just 30-minutes. Why You Should Make An Herbal Conditioner I’m a huge proponent for using herbs when possible for natural living. I take…
Winter Essential Oil Blends for Crafting Natural Perfume Recipes
Create custom winter essential oil blends with this overview on how to blend essential oils. Then use your essential oil blends to create natural, essential oil perfumes. Three ways to create long lasting essential oil perfumes along with recipe ideas, information on blending factors, fragrance notes and fixatives, plus easy blending tips for beginners. I like to change my personal scent with the seasons. Now that the snow is falling,…
DIY Essential Oil Gifts & Ideas (Plus How to Make Orange Spice Soap)
Discover DIY essential oil gifts and ideas you can craft for friends and family for the holidays, along with additional homemade gift ideas for year round gift giving. Learn how to make my orange spice soap with essential oils, plus over 40 more homemade gift ideas made using essential oils. How to Make Essential Oil Gifts with Simply Earth The Simply Earth essential oil box this month contains a slew…
Dairy Free Jalapeno Ranch Dip Recipe: Easy Game Day Snack
Learn how to make jalapeno ranch dip as a game day snack or appetizer for holiday gatherings with this dairy free jalapeno ranch dip recipe. You can’t have a game day or holiday gathering without finger food for your guests. This easy game day snack recipe is perfect for friends and family to enjoy while watching football around the tv, even if they have dietary restrictions. Discover how to make…
Corgi Hot Chocolate Bombs with Marshmallows Recipe
Whether you’re looking for a homemade holiday gift idea or simply a warming winter treat, these hot chocolate bombs with marshmallows are a delight for dog lovers. Keep reading to discover how to make cocoa bombs with Corgi shaped marshmallows, how to temper and melt chocolate, the best molds for making hot chocolate filled drink balls, a step-by-step photo tutorial of the process, and a video of the unveiling of…
Orange Peppermint Body Butter Recipe with Essential Oils for Dry Skin
Learn how to make an orange peppermint body butter recipe with essential oils for soothing, natural dry skin relief. This non greasy body butter is made with shea butter and kokum butter to moisturize dry skin. While the addition of lanolin helps to lock in moisture and act as a natural skin protectant against the elements. Blood orange and peppermint essential are also included in this body moisturizer recipe for…
Elderberry Tincture Recipe: A Cold and Flu Wellness Elixir
Learn how to make an elderberry tincture recipe with herbs as a natural wellness elixir for cold and flu relief. Discover the benefits of an elderberry tincture and how it can support immune health. Plus additional herbs you can incorporate into your tincture to create a natural remedy for cold and flu relief. Cold and flu season isn’t quite the same these days. While I’ve always tried to take care…
Healing Salve Recipe: A Natural Hand Salve with Warming Essential Oils
Need a healing salve recipe for winter skin care? This healing hand salve hydrates and protects skin with all natural ingredients, including a simple blend of warming essential oils to help improve circulation and reduce inflammation. Cold weather can bring misery with it as we age, whether from arthritis or chronic pain. This is in addition to dry, chapped skin. This healing salve recipe for hands tackles both of these…
Edible Body Oil Recipe for Massage + More Natural Skin Care Recipes
This vanilla & chocolate edible body oil recipe is perfect for a sensual massage, and is suitable for all skin types. Discover how to make an edible massage oil for an intimate night in, or to give as a homemade gift for your spouse or significant other. Made using two natural carrier oils along with cacao nibs and vanilla bean, this homemade edible body oil recipe can be used as…
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Recipe from Scratch Plus Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
Make a homemade pumpkin pie recipe from scratch to enjoy this holiday season. Plus try my wonderful recipe for pumpkin pie spice mix. This easy pumpkin pie spice mix is the perfect pantry staple for all your favorite seasonal recipes. Homemade pumpkin pie has always been a classic in my home. Throughout my childhood, as I was growing up, pumpkin pie was legit the fourth quarter dessert of the season.…
Golden Milk Benefits + How to Make An Easy Turmeric Milk Recipe
Learn all about the golden milk benefits for your mind and body! This healthy golden milk recipe is very easy to make. You only need 5 ingredients plus 5 minutes prep for the perfect drink. Made with turmeric and honey, this turmeric latte is a healthy and delicious drink that can boost immunity, reduce inflammation, promote sleep and aid with digestion. Easy Golden Milk Recipe With cold and flu season…
Soap Packaging Ideas: Ways to Package to Soap To Gift or Sell
Presentation is the key to showcasing the value of your homemade soaps. These soap packaging ideas will help your homemade soaps get the attention they so readily deserve, whether you’re giving them as gifts, or making homemade soaps to sell. You spend a lot of time learning the craft of soap making. For some, it comes naturally. For many of us, we dedicate years to the process, perfecting our own…