Homemade Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list! Looking for unique homemade Christmas gift ideas? Then be sure to consider this fantastic collection of 40+ unique homemade Christmas gift ideas that you can make yourself starting with Frosted Cranberry Coconut Milk Soap Recipe pictured above! This festive holiday soap recipe is scented with a frosted cranberry fragrance and is made with rich, luxurious butters and moisturizing coconut milk. Keep reading 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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Cranberry Chutney Homemade Solid Lotion Bar Recipe
This cranberry chutney homemade solid lotion bar recipe makes a wonderful last minute DIY stocking stuffer or homemade Christmas gift! These homemade solid lotion bars are both quick and easy to make and they’re ready to go within hours of making them. In addition, they’re also a snap to make in bulk for holiday party favors or gift giving in large groups. Your gift recipient(s) will love all the benefits of this cranberry chutney homemade solid…
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Homemade Foot Soak with Epsom Salt with Essential Oils
Naturally care for hot tired feet and remove dead skin and calluses with this Epsom salt foot soak recipe with essential oils. Learn how to make this DIY foot soak with peppermint essential oil for your natural skin care routine. Plus, discover the benefits of using Epsom salt to rejuvenate tired feet and alleviate foot pain. Homemade Foot Soak with Epsom Salt Give this all natural, homemade foot soak with…
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How to Make Lotion Bars Plus Recipes
Learn how to make lotion bars with this informative guide. Plus explore an array of solid lotion bar recipes to help you care for dry skin. What is a Lotion Bar? A solid lotion bar serves the same purpose as a bottle of lotion to moisturize and hydrate skin. It contains the same oil and fat ingredients that regular lotion does, however there’s no water included in the recipe. Not…
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Homemade Ginger Salve Recipe for Sore Muscles
This homemade ginger salve recipe is great for helping to relax and soothe sore muscles. It also makes a great alternative to a cayenne pepper salve if you’re allergic or sensitive to capsicum like I am. I chose to use ginger as not only does it create a warming sensation like cayenne, but it’s prized for its anti-inflammatory properties. If you’re not sensitive to capsicum then feel free to substitute the ginger powder with…
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Natural Tinted Lip Balm Recipe with Skin Protectants Lanolin & Beeswax!
Keep lips looking and feeling great with this natural tinted lip balm recipe that protects lips and soothes dry or chapped lips. Natural ingredients come together to to help keep lips moisturized to protect against chapping while a tiny hint of sheer color lends lips a healthy glow. Natural Tinted Lip Balm Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: .25 oz. grapeseed oil .15 oz. sunflower oil .1 oz. refined (76° melt point)…
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Neem Oil & Bee Pollen Skin Cream Recipe
This natural neem oil and bee pollen skin cream recipe combines the powerful skin care properties of neem oil with the skin soothing, anti-inflammatory properties of bee pollen. Natural bee pollen is used topically in skin care products to help calm inflammatory conditions and common skin irritations such as psoriasis or eczema. In addition the amino acids and vitamins naturally found in bee pollen are believed to help protect skin as well as aid in…
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Best Homemade Skin Care Recipes of the Past Year
The year is ending on a great note, but before it does I wanted to share my best homemade skin care recipes of the year with you. I hope you enjoy this collection of my top twenty homemade bath and body recipes as much as I have! Top Twenty Best Homemade Skin Care Recipes 1. Natural Homemade Foot Scrub Recipe :: This homemade foot scrub recipe is a non-greasy creamy combination of butters &…
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DIY Lemon Verbena Candle and Body Butter Gift Set Idea
If you’ve ever wanted to make homemade candles for gifts, then this DIY lemon verbena candle making project should top your list. This easy lemon verbena scented candle tutorial is fun to make. Plus it pair perfectly with my complimentary non-greasy lemon verbena body butter recipe for the perfect homemade gift for friends and family. This DIY lemon verbena candle and lemon verbena body butter pairs perfectly to make a…
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How to Make Homemade Lavender Body Butter (Non-Greasy Recipe)
This homemade lavender body butter recipe is formulated so that it’s non-greasy. It is naturally scented with lavender essential oil for a true lavender fragrance. Formulated to nourish your skin with lavender body butter benefits, this non-greasy body butter recipe is perfect for daily skin care to moisturize skin. Or make this natural skin care product to give as homemade gifts throughout the year. Keep reading to learn how to…
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DIY Holiday Gifts: Vanilla & Fig Non-Greasy Body Butter Recipe for Winter Skin Care
This DIY vanilla & fig non-greasy body butter recipe with hemp seed oil is perfect for DIY holiday gifts. Made using natural plant based ingredients, this homemade body butter recipe moisturizes & protects dry winter skin without ever feeling greasy! Keep reading to learn how to make your own homemade non-greasy body butter recipe scented in vanilla & fig – or any of your own seasonally favorite fragrances – for…
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DIY Holiday Gifts: Homemade Cranberry Body Butter Recipe for Dry Skin
Learn how to make this easy seasonally inspired, cranberry body butter recipe for DIY holiday gifts! Scented with a traditional winter scent, this homemade body butter moisturizes dry skin throughout the season with rich shea butter and cocoa butter. Not only does it moisturize dry winter skin, this cranberry body butter recipe also doubles as a fragrant perfume. So your skin doesn’t just look healthy, it smells amazing too! Keep…
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Anti-aging Natural Emulsified Sugar Scrub Recipe
This anti-aging natural emulsified sugar scrub recipe contains ingredients mature and aging skin loves without feeling heavy or greasy. It naturally exfoliates with granulated white sugar and then rinses cleanly away so it’s great even for oily or acne prone skin can benefit. Like my homemade activated charcoal facial soap recipe, this natural emulsified sugar scrub recipe also contains sea buckthorn oil which is praised for its restorative and anti-aging…
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Pumpkin Spice Bath Bomb Recipe for Fall Skin Care
Enjoy the scents of fall with this pumpkin spice bath bomb recipe! These easy pumpkin shaped bath bombs are fun Halloween treats to make and gift. Or simply indulge in some fall self care when you create your own fizzing bath bombs scented with seasonal pumpkin spice. DIY Pumpkin Spice Bath Bombs Treat yourself this fall with this easy pumpkin spice bath bomb recipe. You’ll love the intoxicating scent of…
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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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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.…
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Natural Homemade Lip Balm Recipe with SPF
Keep lips looking great with some natural sun protection with this simple DIY homemade lip balm recipe with SPF! No weighing is required for this recipe, you just need a set of measuring spoons and a double boiler! Natural Lemon Mint Homemade Lip Balm Recipe with SPF © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon cocoa butter 1/4 teaspoon shea butter 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoon apricot kernel…
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DIY Rosewater Toner: How to Make Rose Toner for Natural Skin Care
Curious how to make DIY rosewater toner at home? Making a witch hazel and rosewater toner for your natural skin care routine is super easy! It’s also a great way to save money on your everyday beauty products. Learn how to keep your skin balanced and beautiful with this easy, all natural DIY rosewater face mist. Plus discover essential oil blends for your skin type to make a rose toner…
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Natural Rosemary & Neem Oil Foot Salve Recipe with Lanolin
Treat your feet with my all natural rosemary & neem oil foot salve recipe. It’s perfect for dry and even cracked feet and helps to prevent fungal growth and infections caused by diabetes or ingrown toenails. This handy little homemade foot salve recipe is made using the same calendula, comfrey and plantain infused olive oil as my natural homemade black drawing salve recipe so don’t be afraid to make up more of…
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Black Drawing Salve Recipe for Insect Bites, Splinters & Boils
Don’t have black drawing salve in your herbal apothecary? Discover the uses for black drawing salve and why this natural home remedy is a must in your home. Plus learn how to make my own original black drawing salve recipe with honey and green tea for a fun twist. You can use your finished product from my black drawing salve recipe to help soothe insect bites as well as draw…
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Lavender Mint Balm Recipe for Mother’s Day Gifts
Make this amazing lavender mint balm recipe for Mother’s Day! This plant based homemade product is super easy to make and is wonderful as a gift or for yourself! Keep reading to learn how to make a lavender mint balm using natural lavender and mint infused oil and raw, unfiltered beeswax for your natural skin care routine. If your mom loves the outdoors then she’s sure to love this nature…
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DIY Bath Melts with Lavender Essential Oil & Soy Wax for Soft Skin
Looking for creative ways to make DIY bath melts for your natural skin care routine? Try using soy wax! Not only is soy wax perfect for candles, it can also be incorporated into natural skin care products like these lavender scented DIY bath melts. Keep reading to learn how I used soy wax to create an easy lavender bath melts recipe for soft skin. How to Make DIY Bath Melts…
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DIY Homemade Pink Grapefruit & Poppyseed Sugar Scrub Recipe
It’s spring so naturally that means you’ll be baring a little more skin. And what better way to keep your skin looking fabulous than with a freshly scented sugar scrub inspired by the season? This homemade sugar scrub recipe is less greasy feeling than most other scrubs that are made from olive oil and it’s thick texture makes it easier to apply. It contains skin nourishing coconut oil, grapeseed oil…
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DIY White Tea Solid Sugar Scrub Cubes Recipe
Exfoliating and moisturizing seem to be key to keeping skin looking youthful and fabulous. Solid sugar scrub cubes turn that extra little step into an enjoyable time out in your day. This all natural solid sugar scrub cubes recipe is made from moisture intense oils praised for their skin rejuvenating properties – without the unnecessary melt and pour soap base. Plus it’s super easy to make and perfect for anyone…
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Chocolate Rose Body Cream Recipe with Coconut Oil for Dry Skin Relief
Learn how to make this natural chocolate rose body moisturizer with coconut oil. This chocolate rose body cream recipe is scented with chocolate absolute and rose essential oil for a natural fragrance that will delight the senses. While a rich blend of hydrating coconut oil and other carrier oils deliver moisturizing relief for dry skin. I know, here I am talking about chocolates and roses and Valentine’s Day has already…
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DIY Scalp Tonic (Easy Homemade Remedy for Dry, Itchy Scalp)
Whether you struggle with dandruff, dry scalp, or simply build up from product use, this DIY scalp tonic is an excellent remedy! Made with natural witch hazel extract and a blend of essential oils for hair and scalp health, this homemade scalp tonic recipe is an ideal solution to relieve symptoms. Restore your scalp today with this easy hair care recipe. DIY Scalp Tonic I’ve always kind of jumped around…
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Warming Chili & Chocolate Natural Homemade Sore Muscle Salve Recipe
This homemade sore muscle salve recipe with essential oils is great for stiff muscles, aches and pains. Formulated to work well when used in conjunction with body massage, this warming sore muscle salve has a wonderful, natural chili and chocolate fragrance derived from essential oils. Discover how to natural relieve sore muscle pain without that medicinal smell with this natural skin care recipe. It works great for everyday pain relief…
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Sensual Massage Oil Recipe with Essential Oils for Valentine’s Day
Learn how to make this sensual, skin nourishing massage oil recipe for Valentine’s Day! This natural massage oil recipe is an easy way to heat things up and add some extra romance to your love life! Made with an aphrodisiac synergy essential oil blend, this Valentine’s Day massage oil is the perfect gift to help you and that special someone spend more quality time together. How to Make A Sensual…
