Winter weddings are so magical! Add to that magic with these DIY bundt cake salt scrub wedding favors! Dusted with sparkling silver eco-friendly glitter, these mini bundt cake shaped solid salt scrubs will add an elegant touch to your wedding table while also delighting guests! Don’t simply reserve this fun DIY project just for wedding favors though! You can make these anytime of the year for homemade gifts or simply to…
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Non-Food Halloween Treats That Will Wow Your Teens!
Whether Halloween parties or trick-or-treating take over your neighborhood on the last day of October every year, it seems there’s at least that one year when your new tween or teen loses that excitement for Halloween. Perhaps they feel too old for trick-or-treating and so they stay indoors, glued to a computer screen, realizing it’s both easier and cheaper to simply hit up the 75% off sales on candy the…
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Pumpkin Spice Body Butter Recipe with Golden Glitter
Learn how to make pumpkin spice body butter with an exciting twist. Not only is this homemade body moisturizer a delightfully fragrant way to nourish and hydrate skin, but it also gives your skin shimmering golden highlights! Do more with your skin care products this fall. Make this DIY body butter to rock at your next Halloween party or autumn celebration. Or create this luxe fall skin care product to…
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Chocolate Mint Lip Balm DIY for Fabulous Fall Lips!
Are you ready for fall? My chocolate mint lip balm DIY is the perfect beauty accessory to help you make the transition from summer to fall! There’s no need to worry about dry air or chapped lips with this fantastic lip balm in your pocket! Made using natural skin care ingredients, this chocolate mint lip balm will help to protect and moisturize lips all season long. Made using unrefined cocoa…
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Neem Oil Body Butter Recipe with Arnica Infused Coconut Oil
This plant based natural neem oil body butter recipe is handmade with arnica infused coconut oil and neem oil to help ease the pain of minor wounds, minimize the appearance of scarring and promote healing. Made with only the finest natural ingredients, this neem oil body butter is sure to become a staple in your bathroom medicine cabinet. As both arnica and neem oil have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, I thought…
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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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Summer Sweets to Treat Your Skin + Weekly Wrap Up
As much as I love making my own bath and body products, I simply adore buying them too! Sometimes perhaps a little too much. But there are just so many amazing and creative soapmakers and artisans out there, it’s sometimes hard to resist. So, to kick off the end of spectacular week, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite handmade bath and body products I recently discovered. Even…
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How to Throw a DIY Bath Bomb Party
I’ve hosted several craft & cocktail nights already this summer. One project in particular however that a lot of friends and acquaintances wanted to try was bath bombs. But the logistics of setting up a DIY bath bomb party for a large group of people was a bit daunting. As I only own one scale and everyone wanted to create their own custom bath bombs it took a bit of…
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Manuka Oil Deodorant Recipe with Detoxifying Sea Clay
This manuka oil deodorant recipe is a great choice for anyone wanting to switch to a natural, non-irritating deodorant. Made with antifungal and antibacterial manuka essential oil as well as detoxifying, mineral rich sea clay, this natural manuka oil deodorant recipe fights body odor without synthetic or toxic ingredients and offers a fresh, uni-sex scent perfect for summer. What is sea clay? Sea clay is a dark greenish-gray clay derived…
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DIY Unicorn Body Glitter for Summer Festivals & Parties!
Learn how to make your own DIY unicorn body glitter to wear to summer festivals and parties! Probably one of the easiest things you’ll make this year, this super sparkly unicorn body glitter is made with a combination of iridescent fine rainbow colored glitter and tiny heart & star spangles. DIY Unicorn Body Glitter What makes this DIY unicorn body glitter so easy? Well, it only requires you purchase a…
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Moisturizing Sugar Scrub Recipe for Dry Skin
This moisturizing sugar scrub recipe is formulated for exceptionally dry skin. Made using luxurious and richly hydrating moringa oil and skin soothing oat butter, this moisturizing sugar scrub can help to calm and soothe dry, itchy skin and inflammation. And it’s scented with a jackfruit & kiwi fragrance oil for a to-die-for tropical fruit fragrance that’s perfect for summer. What is moringa oil? Moringa oil is a nutrient dense, extremely…
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Rose Body Balm Recipe with Just 3 Natural Ingredients & Printable Labels
This natural rose body balm recipe is not only super luxurious, but it only requires just 3 simple ingredients to make! Crafted using camellia tea seed oil, rose wax and shea butter, this rose body balm recipe is all natural and makes a lovely homemade gift! Learn how to make this natural skin care recipe for a homemade rose beauty balm. You can easily create stunning winter gifts for Valentine’s day or…
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Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse Recipe for Shiny Hair with Yerba Mate
Learn how to make a natural apple cider vinegar hair rinse recipe for shiny hair that looks and feels healthy. Plus a bonus herbal ingredient that help deter graying hair. A must have natural hair care recipe for your beauty routine. How to Make & Benefits of An Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse This Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse Recipe with yerba mate tea not only helps to strengthen hair…
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Cucumber Mint Sugar Scrub Recipe
Learn how to make a cucumber mint sugar scrub recipe to add to your skin care routine. This homemade body scrub recipe is a wonderful way to exfoliate and moisture skin. It also makes lovely homemade gifts for friends and family. Cucumber Mint Sugar Scrub This cucumber mint sugar scrub recipe is made with ingredients skin loves! Formulated using quality natural ingredients like cucumber seed oil and aloe, this homemade…
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Rose Body Butter Recipe without Beeswax: A Vegan Friendly Moisturizer
Looking for a vegan friendly moisturizer DIY? This rose body butter recipe without beeswax fits the bill! Made with only natural ingredients, this rose body butter nourishes skin without leaving it feeling greasy. How to Make Rose Body Butter without Beeswax Inspired by Nourish Organic’s Rejuvenating Rose Butter, my rose body butter recipe without beeswax contains refined shea butter and coconut oil, rosehip seed and sunflower oil, and natural rose…
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Fun Bath & Body Recipes to DIY This Weekend
Looking for fun bath & body recipes to DIY this weekend? Here are just a few of many favorite bath & body recipes that I’ve either collected on Pinterest or created myself to help your creative side get into the spirit! Fun DIY Bath & Body Recipes These DIY glitter cupcake bath bombs from Aww Sam! blog are easier to make than you might think and make bath time more fun…
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DIY Dry Oil Body Spray for Dry Skin + Free Printable Labels
This scented DIY dry oil body spray for dry skin is made with natural “dry” oils that won’t leave your skin feeling greasy, but still nourish and moisturize skin in need. The addition of a fragrance means you can wear your favorite scent while still caring for your skin! While fractionated coconut oil is often used in dry oil formulations, a lot of people with sensitive skin find coconut oil drying…
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Whipped Body Butter Soufflé and Whipped Sugar Scrub Recipes
Discover how to make two natural skin care recipes for your DIY beauty regimen. Included in this post are two luxe recipes for a DIY whipped body butter soufflé and whipped sugar scrub for your skin care routine. In addition to these exfoliating skin care recipes, I also share custom packaging ideas from StickerYou. You’re going to love the difference these whipped skin care recipes make to your skin care…
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Palmarosa Lime Natural Body Balm Recipe for Dry Chapped Skin
This palmarosa lime natural body balm recipe helps to protect, soothe and replenish dry chapped skin with natural ingredients like oat butter, hemp seed oil and lanolin. Making it the perfect addition to your natural skin care routine for your dry skin or eczema. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of the natural ingredients used in my natural body balm recipe. Plus learn how to craft your own…
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Palmarosa + Lime Natural Deodorant Recipe with Aloe Vera Oil
Learn how to make a natural deodorant recipe for your daily skin care routine. This homemade deodorant is formulated for sensitive skin without baking soda. It contains skin soothing aloe vera oil. Arrowroot powder, clay and magnesium hydroxide are also used to help keep skin dry. In addition, this sensitive skin deodorant recipe can also be made using with candelilla wax (vegan) or beeswax, as is your preference. My palmarosa + lime…
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Homemade Magnesium and Arnica Body Butter Recipe
This homemade magnesium and arnica body butter recipe is scented with a delightful lavender and orange fragrance and is great for everyday aches, pains and bruises. I created this body butter recipe with my grandmother in mind. My grandmother is now in her mid-80’s and her health has gotten worse recently. This of course means a lot of doctor visitors, getting blood drawn or being hooked up to IV’s and some hospital…
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DIY Christmas Gifts: 50 Unique DIY Christmas Gifts You Can Make for Friends and Family
If you’re looking for unique DIY Christmas gifts to make for friends and family this holiday season, then you’ll definitely want to pin this post! Following are 50 of my favorite DIY Christmas gifts that are perfect for everyone on your shopping list. DIY Christmas Gifts for Friends & Family 1. Chocolate Orange Body Butter Recipe / 2. Easy Melt & Pour Polar Bear Soap Recipe / 3. Cranberry Chutney Solid Lotion…
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Hibiscus Salt Scrub Recipe: DIY Anti-Aging Skin Care for Glowing Skin
This hibiscus salt scrub recipe exfoliates and moisturizes dry skin with mineral rich sea salt and hydrating cocoa butter and safflower oil. Discover how to make this natural salt scrub recipe for your beauty regimen for glowing skin. This easy homemade hibiscus salt scrub recipe contains exfoliating sea salt and hibiscus flowers as well as moisturizing cocoa butter and safflower oil to pamper and help soften and clarify your skin.…
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DIY Rose Sugar Scrub: A Moisturizing Sugar Scrub with Essential Oils
Moisturize, hydrate and exfoliate skin with this DIY rose sugar scrub recipe. Perfect for both dry skin relief as well as homemade gifts, this amazing sugar scrub is naturally scented with rose absolute. Learn how to make this rose sugar scrub for your natural skin care routine for soft skin. Roses aren’t just for sunny seasons. They’re also perfect year round. Learn how to make this easy DIY rose sugar…
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Sunday Spotlight: Etsy Halloween Favorites
Etsy Halloween Favorites A collection of spooktacular Etsy Halloween favorites to help you celebrate this fantastic holiday! Halloween soaps and bubble bars, Halloween decorations and more to get you into the spirit of the season! Raven Halloween Cupcake Toppers by Wall Decal 76 // Blood Bath Soap by Leeloo Soap // Ghost with the Most Beetlejuice Inspired Soap by Leeloo Soap // Bloody Brains Soap by Soap Rhapsody Witch’s Broom Scented Halloween Candle by…
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Chamomile Calendula Bath Salts Recipe for Sore Muscle Relief
Upgrade your bath time routine with this chamomile calendula bath salts recipe. These relaxing bath salts are perfect for pampering self care and are made using simple ingredients that help to relieve stress, condition skin and ease sore muscles. This relaxing chamomile calendula bath salts recipe is made using a simple combination of ingredients – natural salts, botanicals and coconut oil – that helps to relieve stress, condition and detoxify…
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Sunday Spotlight: Pumpkin Spice Bath and Body Favorites
Pumpkin Spice Bath and Body Favorites It’s fall and you know what that means – pumpkin spice! And really, how can you resist the spices that combine to bring you exceptional flavor, fragrance and warmth during autumn! Following are just a few of my pumpkin spice bath and body favorites for fall. Moisturizing Cinnamon & Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub by Sweet Therapy // Pumpkin Pie Scented Kaolin Clay Soap by Perma-Earth…
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Sunday Spotlight: Unique Bath and Body Products & Shops
Sunday Spotlight: Unique Bath and Body Products & Shops Sixteen unique bath and body products from four fantastic bath and body shops that offer a fun twist on skin care. Browse for inspiration or shop for unique homemade gifts! Skin Food by AB Skin Food by AB is a cruelty free skin care company sells artisan organic skincare products that are handmade in small batches from raw ingredients. Superfoods, butters, herbs and oils are used…
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DIY Detox Shower Scrub Bars Video Tutorial for skin in need of some TLC!
DIY Detox Shower Scrub Bars Want soft and supple skin? These DIY Detox Shower Scrub Bars are perfect for skin in need of a little extra TLC. Plus they’re easy enough that anyone can make them! This simple video tutorial from The Nadia Effect will walk you through the process of creating your own DIY Detox Shower Scrub Bars so you get it right the first try! Once you’ve made…
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Sunday Spotlight: Artisan Bath and Body Shop Favorites
Artisan Bath and Body Shop Favorites Three artisan bath and body Etsy shops I’m crushing on right now! (Because, yes. I am both an Etsy addict and an artisan bath and body addict regardless of whether or not I make my own bath and body products. It’s an addiction. But quite a fantastic addiction in my humble opinion.) Four Foxes Candles Four Foxes Candles sells luxury hand poured soy candles…
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Unicorn Body Butter Recipe with Shimmering Highlighters
Learn how to make a lovely homemade unicorn body butter recipe with magical shimmering highlighters! This sparkling DIY unicorn body butter is the perfect addition to your skin care routine! This tri-color unicorn body butter recipe not only moisturizes skin, it also leaves behind a hint of shimmer. Customize it further with your favorite fragrance or colors. A lovely handmade gift idea for unicorn lovers and bath and beauty fans…
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DIY Gift Ideas with Free Printable Labels
DIY Gift Ideas with Free Printable Labels Explore this collection of DIY gift ideas that all come with free printable labels for gifting. Once you’ve made your homemade gifts, simply print out the PDF labels provided within the blog tutorial and adhere to your packaging for a DIY gift that’s sure to be remembered and appreciated. 1. Foaming Celtic Sea Salt Recipe (Pictured top.) 2. Sea Salt Face and Body Scrub Recipe // 3.…
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Dead Sea Salt Face and Body Scrub Recipe for Glowing Skin
Get glowing, healthy looking skin with this homemade lush face and body scrub recipe. Formulated with nourishing body butters, coconut oil and Dead Sea salt, this Dead Sea salt face and body scrub recipe exfoliates skin and offers dry skin relief. It’s the perfect addition to your natural beauty regimen for sensitive, maturing or dry skin! Keep reading to learn how to make this amazing Dead Sea salt scrub for…
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Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is right around the corner! If you’re still on the hunt for last minute Mother’s day gift ideas, then you’ll love this collection of Mother’s day gift ideas! Make them in just an hour in an afternoon and then gift them the same day! Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas to DIY 1. Adzuki Bean Soap Recipe – This easy DIY adzuki bean soap makes a beautiful and functional homemade Mother’s Day…
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DIY Mother’s Day Gifts You Can Make and Gift
Mother’s Day is May 8th this year and that means there’s still time to make some pretty amazing DIY Mother’s Day gifts. Following are twelve of my favorite DIY Mother’s Day gifts for the Mom who has everything and just needs a little pampering. DIY Mother’s Day Gifts 1. Foaming Salt Scrub Recipe – This foaming salt scrub recipe is super easy to make and can be customized with your Mom’s…
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Bath and Body Recipes to Make and Sell This Spring and Summer
Bath and Body Recipes To Make and Sell Build your spring and summer line for your online shop or business with these fantastic homemade bath and body recipes to make and sell! They’re perfect for selling through your online shop, like Etsy, or at your local farmer’s market! 1. Easy Cream Eyeshadow Recipe – This easy cream eyeshadow recipe requires just three ingredients! However, the result is a beautiful and highly pigmented cream eyeshadow that…
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Shea Butter Body Spray Recipe
This shea butter body spray recipe is fantastic for dry skin! Made with moisturizing shea nut oil and neem oil, which helps to promote healing, this shea butter body spray leaves skin feeling silky smooth and soft and can be custom scented with your favorite fragrance. What is shea nut oil? Shea nut oil is a liquid oil that is derived from cold pressing the nut seed of the shea (karite) tree and is a…
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Best Homemade Bath and Body Recipes of the Past Year
As the year comes to a close it’s only fitting to once again share my favorite bath and body recipes of 2015. At the end of last year I shared twenty of the best homemade skin care recipes from Soap Deli News for 2014. They included recipes for my natural homemade foot scrub, natural cold sore therapy lip balm, natural chocolate rose body cream, homemade black drawing salve and more. You…
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DIY Solid Sugar Scrub Snowballs for Holiday Gifts & Winter Skin Care
Need DIY holiday gift ideas? These DIY solid sugar scrub snowballs are the perfect bath time treat for Lush addicts. Made with moisturizing body butters, exfoliating sugar and coconut oil, these solid sugar scrub snowballs are a winter delight for any gift recipient this winter. Keep reading to learn how to make your own in shower DIY solid sugar scrub snowballs as a treat for dry skin this winter. DIY…
