This budget friendly DIY for crafting your own organic matcha all over moisture stick is a simple and affordable skin care solution that really works! Homemade with just three natural ingredients, this moisturizing stick nourishes, conditions and protects skin all over your body – lips included! My dad recently made a trip to the hospital only to discover he had several clogged arteries. Two arteries were partially blocked, while a…
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Uses for Witch Hazel Extract for Skin Health (Plus Recipes)
Learn about the powerful herbal properties and benefits of witch hazel for skin care. Plus discover ways to use witch hazel extract with recipes you can make at home! What Is Witch Hazel? Witch hazel is a medicinal plant with a long history of use. This flowering plant is in the family Hamamelidaceae, with three species in North America and one each in both Japan and China. Also sometimes called…
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Rose Skin Care Recipes for Natural Beauty & Gifts
If roses are one of your favorite flowers, then you don’t want to miss this stunning collection of rose skin care recipes that you can make and gift! These beautiful rose beauty recipes are a must have for your next DIY project! Each carefully formulated recipe begins with plant based ingredients then adds a touch of creative spirit for some of the best rose skin care recipes for your skin.…
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Activated Charcoal Skin Care Recipes for Acne Prone Skin
If you’ve ever struggled with acne, then these activated charcoal skin care recipes are a must for your next weekend DIY! From homemade soaps to facial scrubs, these natural activated charcoal skin care recipes will help to prevent troublesome acne so you can worry more about what’s for dinner and less about your next facial explosion. Adult Acne? No Thanks. As if going through acne as a hormonal teenager wasn’t enough,…
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Magical Skin Care Recipes for Your Inner Child
Unicorns, mermaids and fairies, oh my! Here are ten magical skin care recipes that will bring out your inner child! Magical Skin Care Recipes 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! Find this…
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Anti-Aging Rosehip Face Serum Recipe
I’m pretty sure that we can all agree that no one wants to look older after a certain age. But it’s not exactly our choice to make either. However, you can give your skin a fighting chance and help it look younger longer by using natural plant-based anti-aging products. Right now I’m using my own anti-aging rosehip face serum recipe that I created for maturing skin. My simple skin care…
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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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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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Best of 2016: Favorite Beauty and Skin Care Recipes
2016 has ended and we’ve started a bright and shiny New Year. That means lots of new beauty and skin care recipes to look forward to! In the meantime, however, be sure to check out my favorite beauty and skin care recipes I developed in 2016. Then give them a try to treat yourself or to give as homemade gifts throughout the New Year! Here’s to 2017! Favorite Beauty and Skin Care…
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Orange & Chamomile Exfoliating Foaming Cleanser Recipe
Inspired by Suki’s Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser, my orange & chamomile exfoliating foaming cleanser recipe gently exfoliates your face with natural sugar while also helping to purify pores, remove dry skin, even skin tone and smooth and soften your complexion. This all natural foaming facial cleanser lathers as you massage it onto damp or wet skin to wash away excess dirt and makeup, while sweet almond oil – a mild, hypoallergenic…
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Rockstar Bath and Beauty Products to Make and Sell
Looking for crafts to make and sell? Consider these 36 rockstar bath and beauty products you can make and sell at local craft fairs, farmer’s markets, boutiques and online shops. 1. Homemade Green Tea and Turmeric Soap Recipe – This homemade green tea and turmeric soap recipe harnesses green tea’s anti-oxidant properties and combines it with turmeric’s anti-acne, anti-aging and skin lightening properties for a fantastic homemade soap that’s great for…
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DIY Holiday Gifts for Mom: Chocolate Orange Body Butter & Sugar Scrub Recipes
Learn how to make a DIY holiday gift set! This pairing of chocolate orange body butter and sugar scrub recipes is perfect for DIY holiday gifts for mom. Not only does this homemade skin care combo smell amazing – who can resist the sweetness of chocolate & orange? – it’s also a wonderful treat for mom’s dry skin throughout the winter holiday. Keep reading to learn how to make this…
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DIY Eyebrow Shaper Wax
This DIY eyebrow shaper wax was inspired by NYX’s Eyebrow Shaper Wax. It provides hold without being sticky or leaving clumps behind like other eyebrow shaper wax pencils can. It also won’t pull out eyebrow hair with use as I found was sometimes an issue. To create my DIY eyebrow shaper wax, I used neem oil, vitamin E and rosemary essential oil based on their hair care properties. I also added a touch of shea…
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Shine Spray Recipe for Frizzy, Dry or Damaged Hair with Argan Oil
Do your locks look dull and lifeless? Humidity causing frizz? Give your hair a boost with this easy two-ingredient shine spray recipe for dry, damaged or frizzy hair care! This DIY Argan oil shine spray for hair adds shine and nourishes hair without weighing it down. It’s perfect for dry or frizzy locks! Argan Oil Shine Spray Let’s face it. Even with the perfect hair care routine, outside elements and…
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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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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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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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Natural Two-in-One Cleanser and Activated Charcoal Facial Scrub Recipe
If you’ve been paying attention to new beauty trends, then you’ve probably heard about the oil cleansing method. Basically it’s where you use a combination of oils – with properties that suit your skin type – to cleanse your face instead of soap. This works fabulously for removing even waterproof makeup. Something as simple as olive oil or grapeseed oil will have that mascara gone in no time. But you…
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DIY Homemade Mustache Wax & Beard Oil Recipes for Men
Whether you make and sell homemade bath and body products and are looking to expand your men’s line or you simply want to make homemade gifts for that someone special in your life, you’ll find these natural recipes for making handmade mustache wax and beard oil a snap! Not only are they super easy to craft, but you have a finished product in under a half hour! Read on for…
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Activated Charcoal Facial Cleanser Recipe for Acne Prone Skin
Say goodbye to blemishes for good with this natural beauty DIY for a homemade activated charcoal facial cleanser recipe! Formulated using an organic liquid castile soap as a base, this activated charcoal facial cleanser gently cleanses delicate facial skin while cocoa butter, shea butter and rosehip seed oil nourish and moisturize skin. The addition of both birch tar essential oil and activated charcoal help to balance skin and help to…
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Shimmer Stick Recipe: New Year’s Holiday Party Makeup Highlighter for Skin
Add some sparkle to your New Year’s Eve party look with these easy DIY shimmer sticks. This easy shimmer stick recipe is the perfect holiday party makeup highlighter for skin. And it’s super easy to make! Make Fun Beauty Highlighter Shimmer Sticks for New Year’s Celebrate the New Year with lots of sparkle and shine by crafting your own DIY Gala Shimmer Sticks! These sparkling beauty sticks can be applied…
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Homemade Coffee Flavored Lip Balm Recipe (Made with Real Coffee!)
I’ve been putting all kinds of new bath & beauty recipe ingredients on my wish list lately. Unfortunately making my way through the entire list takes a while. After trying 100% Pure Cosmetics’ Organic Coffee Bean Eye Cream made with Arabica Coffee Seed Oil and Green Arabica Coffee Seed Oil I ended up with two more new ingredients for my wish list. I really wanted to use a natural coffee…
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DIY Pink Shimmer Finishing Powder
Learn how to make an all natural finishing powder with pink shimmer. This easy makeup recipe is a simple way to add shimmering beauty products to your makeup case when you’re on a budget. Perfect for fair to light skin, this soft pink setting powder sets makeup and finishes off your look. This DIY pink finishing powder gives skin a warm illuminating glow while simultaneously setting makeup and giving skin…
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Natural Lemongrass Exfoliating Foaming Facial Cleanser Recipe
Since sampling the Suki Exfoliate Foaming Lemongrass Cleanser via Birchbox several months ago, I’ve been dying to make my own version. Not only is it a great product, but it’s a bestseller on Birchbox as well as one of their most pinned products. {Learn about Beauty Sampling Programs.} Part of the natural Suki Skin Care beauty line, this natural exfoliating foaming cleanser cleanses skin with a natural vegetable liquid soap…
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Natural Nourishing Under Eye Cream Recipe
Discover how to make a skin nourishing, homemade eye cream for your daily beauty regimen. This intensely hydrating, DIY under eye cream is a natural way to care for aging skin. Make yours today to improve skin tone and appearance. This natural beauty product helps to reduce the visible appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while also moisturizing delicate under eye skin. Back in April, I introduced my natural anti-wrinkle…
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How to Balance Your PH When Using Homemade Deodorants Containing Baking Soda
Making the switch to a natural deodorant free of aluminum and chemicals from your regular commercial anti-antiperspirant and deodorant can seem a little challenging at first. While natural homemade deodorants do work if created with the right combination of ingredients in keeping the stink away, they can potentially lead to some other issues like some serious itching under your arms and even an irritated rash. Most likely you are not…
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Natural Translucent Finishing Powder Recipe
Discover how to make a translucent finishing powder with this easy, natural makeup recipe! If you’re confused by makeup and cosmetic label ingredients, you’re not alone! Make the switch to clean beauty products with this all natural finishing powder. You’ll avoid paying big bucks for designer brands by making your own homemade makeup. Get my recipe for a s simple lightweight, natural translucent finishing powder below. Clean Makeup: Easy Translucent…
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DIY Handmade Face Cream Recipe with Printable Labels
Want a light homemade face cream that you can make yourself without a lot of complicated steps? Then give this moisturizing face cream with white tea extract a try. A DIY kit for this project can be purchased from Wholesale Supplies Plus or you can buy the ingredients and containers separately. It’s simple to craft and luxurious to use! This recipe from Wholesale Supplies Plus combines Vitamin E rich Crafters…
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Best Ever Natural Homemade Dry Shampoo Recipe
With Floyd Fest next week, I’ve been working on my checklist of all the things I need to take with me – including those things that will simplify my stay as well as make things easier on me. This includes going for my first ever session of acupuncture the day before I’ll be sleeping on the ground for three straight nights in hopes it will keep my fibro calm during…
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DIY Lip Scrub and Body Butter Recipe for Winter Skin Care with Cranberry
Craft a custom DIY lip scrub for your winter skin care routine along with a homemade body butter recipe. The best beauty tips for winter are to exfoliate and moisturize. You can do both with these super easy natural winter beauty recipes. Simply add this easy DIY lip scrub to your daily beauty routine to prevent dry, chapped lips. Then moisturize skin just out of the shower with this lush…
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Hair Mask Recipe for Healthy Looking Hair: Natural Hair Mask DIY to Moisturize Hair & Reduce Frizz
This natural hair mask recipe is perfect for dry, damaged or frizzy hair. Rejuvenate your tresses in no time with this natural hair mask DIY for healthy looking hair. Made with coconut oil and shea butter, this hair mask recipe with essential oils is the perfect addition to your weekly hair care routine. This mask helps reduce frizz and moisturize hair so your hair looks and feels healthy with increased…
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Face Luminizer Recipe to Highlight Cheeks, Eyes & Lips for Glowing Skin
Get beautiful skin with this natural face luminizer recipe! Highlighters are a fun and easy way to make your face glow with a youthful appearance. This homemade makeup highlighter recipe is an easy beauty hack for adding shimmer anywhere your heart desires. Plus it’s perfect for summer festivals and holiday makeup looks. So don’t be afraid to use this DIY face luminizer year round no matter the occasion! Save Money…
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Guest Post: Homemade Cucumber Eye Gel Recipe with Aloe Vera
This cucumber eye gel recipe is made using the naturally anti-inflammatory cucumber, an alkaline-packed powerhouse that’s high in Vitamin C that skin loves. Hello Soap Deli News Readers! Becca here, from The Dabblist. I blog about recipes, DIY tutorials, life hacks and all around inspiration to create a happy and healthy life. As I approach the big 3-0, I’m noticing just how much less money I’m spending on happy hour…
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Natural Homemade Eye Makeup Remover Recipe
You can easily make your own natural homemade eye makeup remover. This lash conditioning formula not only removes all eye makeup – including waterproof mascara! – but it also conditions delicate eye skin and lashes. Natural Homemade Eye Makeup Remover Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 2 oz. avocado butter .1 oz. kokum butter 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel 1 Tablespoons grapeseed oil 5 pellets emulsifying wax Directions: Using a…
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DIY Foaming Salt Scrub: A 3-in-1 Skin Care Product & Gift Idea
Learn how to make a foaming salt scrub for your skin care routine. This exfoliating body scrub recipe is an easy way to cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize skin — all in one step! Make this DIY salt scrub today for homemade gifts for Mom. Or to gift to friends and family ready to take their beauty regimen to the next level! Whipped Soap Body Scrub with Dead Sea Salt If…
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Natural Bath and Beauty Recipes for Your Lazy Sunday
It’s spring, and while I’m not spring cleaning today, I did manage to clean out my drawers and closets yesterday. Now I have two bags full of clothing for The Rescue Mission. Of course today’s weather – hello, snow?! – doesn’t really have me in a spring cleaning sort of mood. Though I did find a diy floor wood polish recipe that I’m hoping to try out here before long.…
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How to Make Cream Eyeshadow
Learn how to make cream eyeshadow that glides on smooth and is rich in color with this simple cream eyeshadow recipe. This recipe is perfect for those wanting a quality makeup product without all the chemicals you find in many mass market commercial cosmetics. What I love about this cream eyeshadow recipe is that it contains no scary chemicals or preservatives. However, like all makeup, you’ll want to discard it after three months and…
