Breathe in soothing steam to help clear your stuffy nose and ease your sinus pain, cough and headache symptoms naturally. Learn how to make sinus relief shower steamers with essential oils as a natural remedy for cold and flu season. Plus discover the best essential oils for sinus congestion along with their benefits when used to create DIY cold and flu shower melts. Cold and Flu Relief Shower Steamers These…
Bath & Beauty Recipes
Easy Whipped Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub Recipe Plus Benefits
Nothing complements fall and winter better than cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and brown sugar. Create your own whipped pumpkin spice sugar scrub with this easy recipe. This exfoliating DIY sugar scrub is perfect for the season when cold weather hits. It smells lovely and is an ideal way to exfoliate and moisturize skin on a budget. Or make these as a simple, yet thoughtful gift idea. DIY Whipped Pumpkin Spice Sugar…
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Pumpkin Spice Essential Oil Blend Plus Ways to Use It
From skin care and soap to candles and room sprays, there are so many ways to use pumpkin spice essential oil. This post instructs you on how to make a pumpkin spice essential oil blend. I also provide some great uses for this amazing fall fragrance. If you’re ready to dive head first into autumn, then bookmark this page for cozy autumn recipes and crafts to try throughout the season.…
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DIY Green Tea Hyaluronic Serum for Face
Facial serums with hyaluronic acid are a wonderful way to naturally care for your skin. This recipe for green tea hyaluronic serum is not only easy to make, but it’s also an affordable way to get started making your own DIY beauty products. There are many skin care benefits associated with hyaluronic acid and green tea. This article explores the advantages of incorporating this beauty treatment into your daily routine…
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Chocolate Skin Care Recipes for Natural Beauty
Your skin is going to love these chocolate skin care recipes! Formulated for natural beauty, these homemade chocolate skin products are perfect for all over body care. Discover the beauty benefits of dark chocolate, plus learn how to create a variety of fun recipes for an at home spa day. Chocolate Skin Care Get beautiful, glowing skin when you incorporate chocolate into your skin care routine! Chocolate is a wonderful…
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How to Make Bath Soaks: Plus DIY Detox Bath Soak for Cold Relief
Runny noses and chest congestion are always a challenge. Whether you have a cold or are suffering from seasonal allergies, this DIY detox bath soak is a natural way to enjoy symptom relief. Discover the different types of cosmetic bath salts used to create salt soak recipes. Learn how to make a detox soak. Plus, explore my other natural bath soak recipes that you can enjoy in the comfort of…
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Aloe Recipes for Summer Skin Care Plus Aloe Vera Benefits
Soothe sunburns and hydrate dry skin with these top aloe recipes for summer skin care. Start enjoying the benefits of aloe vera today with these skin care products with aloe vera that you can buy or DIY! Aloe Summer Skin Care Aloe is popular in skin care for many reasons. In summer, however, it is most often used for after sun care. While there are numerous aloe vera recipes for…
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How to Make Homemade Coffee Scrubs for Glowing Skin
Learn how to make coffee scrubs for body care to exfoliate skin. These easy body scrub recipes are a wonderful way to get glowing skin that feels soft and supple. Following I share answers to common questions you may have about coffee scrubs along with my favorite DIY recipes. Discover ways to formulate your own body scrubs with coffee. Or modify one of my existing beauty recipes to suit your…
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DIY Orange Sugar Scrub
Formulated with fragrant orange zest and moisturizing coconut oil, this DIY orange sugar scrub exfoliates gently and leaves your skin glowing and refreshed. The homemade body scrub is rich in antioxidants that can nourish and protect your skin while boosting radiance and smoothness! Sugar Scrub with Orange Essential Oil Who is ready for spring?! I know I am. With spring advancing, I’m all about getting my skin ready for warm…
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Geode Bath Bombs: How to Make Bath Fizzies with Crystals Inside
Learn how to make DIY geode bath bombs with a beautiful crystal structure and elegant gold rim! Geode bath bombs are easier to create than you think. They also make spectacular homemade gifts. In this tutorial, I’m sharing all my best tips and techniques for making bath bombs at home. What Are Geode Bath Bombs? A couple of years back, I shared a fun geode soap recipe and thought it…
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Easy Recipes for an At Home Spa Day
Discover how to create a spa day at home with these easy recipes. Whether you’re gathering with friends for a girl’s day or just need a break to focus on yourself, these DIY home spa day ideas are quick to make and perfect for pampering! At Home Spa Day I’ve shared numerous skin care recipes over the years. Many of these are perfect for spa day at home! However, not…
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How to Make Sore Muscle Rub with Essential Oils Plus Pain Salve Recipes
Learn how to make a sore muscle rub using herbs and essential oils as a natural remedy for pain. Discover several of my best pain relief salve recipes that you can make at home including several essential oil blends you can try. This collection of recipes for pain relief are formulated using basic ingredients that are easy to source and don’t require a preservative. So, they’re perfect to make at…
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DIY Bubble Scoops: Fragrant Solid Bubble Bath Recipe
Find out how to create DIY bubble scoops at home! Bubbling bath truffles generate copious amounts of foam and bubbles and make a boring bath fun and exciting. These cute bath time treats come in two delicious versions, spiced orange and frosted cranberry, perfect for holiday gift-giving. What are Bubble Scoops? Bubble scoops look like little ice cream scoops. They are smaller than bath bombs and dissolve into bubbles and…
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How To Make Rose Water and Flower Water Benefits (Distillation Method)
Learn how to make rose water at home! This sweetly fragrant floral water is made with fresh rose petals and makes a wonderful addition for skincare DIYs, home fragrance, and aromatherapy recipes. This tutorial explains the benefits of rose hydrosol and shows different ways to use your homemade flower water recipe. DIY Rose Water Calling all rose lovers! This DIY rose water is loaded up with an exquisite rose fragrance,…
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How to Make Dandelion Lotion Bars Using Dandelion Oil Plus Benefits
Learn how to make dandelion lotion bars to moisturize skin as part of your natural skin care routine for healthy skin. Easier to make than traditional lotion formulas, these solid lotion bars are made with dandelion infused oil for a bit of plant magic. These DIY hard lotion bars are a solid form of homemade lotion. They are easy to use and perfect for travel. This natural body moisturizer recipe…
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How to Make Dandelion Infused Oil Plus Ways to Use It
Learn how to make dandelion oil. Plus discover ways to use dandelion infused oil for skin care. This herbal infused oil can be used alone or in DIY beauty recipes to get the benefits of dandelion for natural skin care recipes. Topics covered include how to harvest dandelions to make herbal oil infusions, uses for dandelion body oil, tips and methods for making herb infused oil and dandelion recipe ideas.…
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How to Make Sugar Scrubs (Plus Moisturizing Body Scrub Recipes)
Learn how to make homemade sugar scrubs for glowing skin. This mango strawberry DIY sugar scrub is easy to make, and you’ll learn how to customize your own recipe with different natural exfoliants and oils for your skin’s unique needs. Homemade Body Scrub for Glowing Skin Sugar scrubs are one of the easiest DIY bath and body products to make. You really only need two ingredients to make an easy…
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Carrier Oils for Hair Care Plus Hair Growth Oil Recipe
Discover the best carrier oils for your hair care routine. Learn how carrier oils benefit your hair and scalp and discover how to choose the best oils for hair health based on your unique hair needs. Plus get information on using carrier oils to create your own DIY hair care recipes. As different oils have different benefits, this post will instruct you on how to choose the best oils for…
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How to Get Hair to Grow Faster: Beauty Tips, Diet Changes + Recipes
Whether you’ve experienced hair loss or your hair isn’t growing as fast as it used to, there are ways to get your hair to grow faster naturally. Learn about the common factors that can contribute to hair loss, discover easy diet changes you can make for healthier looking hair, plus learn how to get hair to grow faster using natural ingredients. Ways to Grow Hair Faster If your hair is…
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How to Make Lavender Shower Steamers without Citric Acid
Learn how to make a lavender shower steamers recipe without citric acid. These easy aromatherapy shower steamers can be made with lavender essential oil or a lavender essential oil blend to help relieve stress and calm your mind. Discover how to make lavender shower steamers. Plus find recipes for lavender essential oil blends you can use to create these homemade shower bombs. DIY Shower Steamers without Citric Acid Showers are…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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DIY Unicorn Bubble Bars: An Easy Solid Bubble Bath Recipe
These unicorn bubble bars make bath time fun and colorful! Formulated with essential oils and moisturizing shea butter, these DIY bubble bars produce lots of foam and bubbles and release a relaxing natural fragrance. The easy tutorial shows how to make, store, and use solid bubble bath bars. What are Bubble Bars? Bubble bars are a fun bath time treat. I would describe bubble bars as a solid bubble bath.…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Best Body Moisturizer Recipes for Dry Skin Relief
If you suffer from dry skin, learn how to make the best body moisturizer recipes for dry skin relief. These natural skin care recipes for dry skin creams, oils, lotions and balms are simple remedies you can make at home. They’re free of the ingredients you don’t want in your daily skin care regimen, so they don’t further exacerbate dry skin. Plus they won’t make itchy skin worse if you…
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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…
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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…
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Halloween Bath Bomb DIY Inspired by Pennywise in Stephen King’s IT
Take a ride into the creepy underbelly of horror fiction with this DIY Halloween bath bomb inspired by the clown, Pennywise, in Stephen King’s IT. There’s nothing like killer clowns to announce the arrival of Halloween. This red and yellow Halloween bath bomb features candy sprinkles with tiny eyes that will have you wondering if you’re going to wash down your drain right along with them after a bath in…
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Insect Repellent Essential Oil Blend Recipe for Repelling Mosquitoes
Discover two simple essential oils you can use to create an insect repellent essential oil blend for a roller blend or spray on insect repellent. Plus a brief overview of essential oil safety and what to realistically expect when using essential oils as an insect repellent to naturally repel mosquitoes. Insect Repellent Essential Oils Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil If I were to choose a single insect repellent essential oil, it…
