If you’re on the hunt for a super sweet homemade Valentine’s Day gift idea, this homemade chocolate truffle soap recipe is sure to delight. These melt and pour soap truffles are both fun and easy to make and are scented with a Chocolate Drizzle fragrance oil so they smell phenomenal. Hunter, a friend and also the darling daughter of a friend, helped me make these sweetly scented candy shaped soaps. We used a Melt…
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DIY Lemongrass & Sage Bath Bomb Recipe
With this year’s polar vortex dipping South I’m pretty much over winter at this point. So I thought that instead of sharing another winter DIY, I’d instead share a spring inspired DIY bath project to remind us of what’s ahead. And hopefully it won’t take too terribly long because these 1°F temps are definitely not something we are used to here in Southwestern Virginia! While it’s finally warming up a…
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DIY Moss Terrarium
Hello, lovely readers! It’s Jacie from Moss Love here – I create ready-made, DIY and wearable terrariums using live moss, air plants and marimo moss balls. I’m excited to help you make your own beautiful moss terrarium! One of the best things about these is they don’t need direct sunlight like your typical house plant – so places that normally don’t see any greenery are in luck! Your desk at…
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Lavender Bath Salts Recipe with Coconut Milk for Natural Skin Care
Try this natural lavender bath salts recipe to soothe skin as an after sun remedy for sunburn relief as part of your summer self care beauty regimen. Or add them to your natural skin care routine to enjoy throughout winter as a special treat to moisturize dry skin. Skin soothing ingredients like coconut milk powder and lavender essential oil make this homemade bath salts recipe perfect for your dry, eczema…
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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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Quick & Easy DIY Washi Tape Holiday Gift Tags
Pressed for time wrapping those last minute handmade holiday gifts? Create these super cute and simple DIY gift tags and give your Christmas presents a beautiful handmade touch that looks anything but rushed using paper scraps and washi tape! For this holiday gift tag I used an eco-friendly paper scrap left over from an Artterro craft kit – it was gray on one side and patterned on the other –…
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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 Soy Candlemaking Kit for Teens & Tweens
Still trying to find a homemade Christmas gift idea for those tough to shop for teens and tweens? If you have a young DIY-er in the family she’ll love this simple to assemble – and craft! – DIY Soy Candlemaking Kit! Keep reading to learn how to assemble your own. DIY Soy Candlemaking Kit © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen What you’ll need: 10 oz. of natural soy wax 1 oz. candle…
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Patchouli Rose Complexion Soap Recipe with Essential Oils
This patchouli rose complexion soap recipe is made using a melt and pour soap base and activated charcoal and clay help to fight acne. Made using natural essential oils, this easy melt and pour soap recipe for beginners is a great project for beginners looking to add a natural soap to their daily skin care routine. Melt and Pour Soap Inspiration These heart shaped complexion soap bars were inspired by…
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DIY Soy & Beeswax Candles
I’ve been playing around a lot with candles lately. I’ve made numerous hand poured candles with soy wax as well as beeswax, so I figured why not combine the two? I love how simple and easy the soy wax candles are to make – especially since I’ve hear paraffin can be a nightmare – as well as the long burn time of all beeswax candles. However, because the beeswax is…
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Homemade Tea Gifts for the Holidays with Printable Chalkboard Labels
Make simple homemade tea gifts for Christmas with this easy, homemade holiday tea gift idea. All you need are a few metal tins, some tea and the free printable labels. These are perfect for last minute gifts as well as an element in homemade tea gift baskets! Homemade Tea Gifts Looking for a simple homemade Christmas gifts for tea lovers? Then this simple tea gift idea is a must. These…
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DIY Holiday Red Tinted Lip Balm Recipe
Looking to make your lips shimmer and shine this holiday season with all of the love of a natural, moisture intense lip balm? Then try your hand at this easy to create perfect pout red tinted lip balm recipe! The deep red with just a hint of shimmer glides on lips and looks natural while giving lips a bit of color oomph for that perfect holiday smile. Plus they are…
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Anti Wrinkle Face Serum Recipe for Maturing Skin in Women Over 30
This all natural anti wrinkle face serum recipe helps to keep the effects of aging to a minimum and aids in reversing those troublesome dry patches. Learn how to craft a natural holistic DIY anti aging serum to diminish the appearance of aging and target patches of dry skin that come with aging. The perfect antioxidant rich anti aging skin care product for women over 30. Is It Time for…
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Foaming Peppermint Sugar Scrub Recipe for DIY Holiday Gifts & Natural Winter Skin Care
This rich & thick foaming peppermint sugar scrub recipe lathers like a soap when massage onto skin. So there’s no need to wash with soap beforehand. Just slather it on to cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize skin all in one easy step. A must have natural skin care product for your winter skin care routine, this homemade foaming peppermint sugar scrub recipe is also well suited for DIY holiday gifts. Keep…
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DIY Christmas Wax Melts for the Holidays: An Easy DIY Holiday Gift Idea
Learn how to make seasonal holiday scented DIY Christmas wax melts to scent your home with your favorite holiday fragrances. This easy holiday project also makes lovely DIY gift for coworkers, friends and family. And the kids can help color in the free printable labels for the DIY Christmas wax melts you create! Keep reading to learn how to make your own DIY Christmas wax melts. Plus learn where to…
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Easy DIY Red Velvet Cake Goat Milk Lotion
When I sold down on my local farmer’s market way back – and even after when I consigned to a local shop on Market St. – my Red Velvet Cake Goat Milk Lotion was one of my biggest best sellers. And while I no longer make this lotion on a regular basis, it is actually super easy to make your own. Not only does this goat milk lotion smell absolutely…
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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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A Generic for Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips?
I first learned about Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips through a sample I received in one of my orders from Birchbox. It’s touted as an all natural hydrating, healing product that later gained notoriety as the ultimate lip gloss, primer and multipurpose balm among London makeup artists. In addition, it also works great as a nipple cream for nursing moms, soothes and smooths dry patches of skin, repairs…
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How to Make Pumpkin Spice Massage Candles for Fall
Learn how to make unique DIY pumpkin spice candles. Formulated for both aromatherapy as well as fall skin care, these homemade massage candles don’t just scent the room. They also doubles as a massage lotion for skin. Scented with a fabulous pumpkin pie spice fragrance oil, this easy DIY craft is a great way to start enjoying those fall vibes. Easy Massage Pumpkin Spice Candles for Fall Create the perfect…
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Natural 2 in 1 DIY Lip Stain and Cheek Color
Formulate custom DIY makeup colors with this 2-in-1 product for a DIY lip stain and cheek color. Doubling as a both a blush and moisturizing DIY lipstick, this makeup recipe can help you create the perfect makeup looks. Keep reading to discover how to make your own natural makeup for green beauty. If you’re looking for a natural alternative to mass market cosmetics that are free of preservatives and parabens,…
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How to Make Homemade Massage Candles
Learn how to make homemade massage candles to nourish dry skin while also enjoying the traditional, aromatherapeutic scents they emit. These products are easy to make and are also lovely for seasonal holiday gift giving! Keep reading to learn how to craft your own DIY massage oil candles at home. What Are Homemade Massage Candles? Since around 2006 massage candles, also known as lotion candles, have risen in popularity. A…
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Easy Pumpkin Salt Scrub Recipe with Real Pumpkin
Learn how to make pumpkin salt scrubs for your fall skin care routine or seasonal DIY gifts. This easy, homemade body scrub recipe is scented with a Perfect pumpkin fragrance oil. It is formulated with real pumpkin flakes as well as pumpkin seed oil for their skin benefits. Pumpkin Skin Care for Fall October always brings around thoughts of Halloween and, of course, the seasonal fragrance of pumpkin! And what…
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How to Create New Succulents from Clippings
My succulent container gardens that I made back in May for Mother’s Day have been, of course, growing. So in order to keep them looking great, I had to trim a few of the taller succulents. I decided it would be great to re-grow these clippings into new plants that I could pot for other areas of my home and office at work that needed a little bit of greenery.…
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DIY Natural Homemade Deodorizing Shoe Powder
Are there stinky sneaks in your family? Freshen them up with this simple, all natural recipe for a DIY deodorizing shoe powder. This easy deodorizing shoe powder recipe will help keep your shoes smelling fab even if they don’t always look the part. Made from easily obtainable all natural ingredients, this deodorizing shoe powder recipe is kind to both your shoes and your feet. Simply sprinkle some in your shoes…
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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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TV Series Inspired DIY Jalapeno Muscle Rub
If you’re a member of Netflix then you know that they’ve really stuck to their guns about creating their own Netflix Original TV Series. And everyone of these series, whether you loved them or hated them, have been brilliantly made, captivating and have even included some well known actors and actresses. Not only did Netflix Originals end up with fourteen Emmy nominations for 2013, but their new additions to film…
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Natural Translucent Pressed Powder Recipe
In a previous post I gave you a simple and all natural recipe for making your own homemade loose translucent powder. However, I also wanted to share with you how you can transform that same makeup recipe into a pressed powder. Below are the ingredients you’ll need and instructions on how to make it! Natural Translucent Pressed Powder Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: Finished Loose Translucent Powder (get the…
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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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Homemade Peppermint Mouthwash Recipe without Alcohol
Learn how to make a healthy, homemade mouthwash without alcohol at home! This easy recipe is made with five simple ingredients that are easy to find. Freshen your breathe today without natural ingredients you can feel good about using! This peppermint mouthwash recipe is a guest post from Becca, who formerly wrote content for her blog, The Dabblist. These days Becca shares wWisdom and rituals for slow and seasonal living…
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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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Organic Peppercorn Massage Melt and Pour Soap Recipe
Experimenting with melt and pour soap recipes can be a lot of fun. Not only are there endless combinations of fragrances and additives you can use, the results are practically instantaneous. (If you’ve ever made homemade cold process soaps then you know how restless you can get waiting to try the results of your recipe for the first time.) I’d been eying coriander seeds for a while debating on using them…
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DIY Fourth of July Craft Project – Homemade Red, White and Blue Soap
Celebrate the Fourth of July with this fun diy soap project that the whole family can get involved in! This heart shaped red, white and blue soap shows off your love for America’s freedom and democracy through its shape and color! I used the same heart shaped silicone soap mold as I’ve used for other projects such as my Handmade Solid Lotion Bars, Triple Butter Solid Sugar Scrub Hearts, Handmilled…
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Banana, Chocolate and Coconut Vodka Smoothie Cocktail Recipe
You know when you only have a flavored alcohol in your freezer and nothing to really mix with it? Well, that was my dilemma. I had a bottle of Coconut Chocolate Stoli Vodka that I bought on a whim not thinking of what I’d actually mix it with. However, genius struck when I noticed the bananas on the counter were so ripe they probably wouldn’t make a it another day.…
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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 Soap Cutter – A Simple Guide for Cutting Your Soap into Bars
If you’re looking for a way to consistently cut your homemade soap loaves into bars so that they the same size every time, then you need a soap cutter! There’s no need to purchase expensive equipment to do this, especially if you’re just starting out. Instead, craft your own handmade diy soap cutter. The measurements for this soap cutter are made to pair up with my tutorial on how to…
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How to Make A Wooden Cold Process Loaf Soap Mold
I’ve had some people ask me how to make a basic wooden loaf soap mold for cold process soap, so I thought I’d share a tutorial on how to make your own soap molds. This wooden cold process loaf soap mold is so easy to make and it will last forever. My dad is handy with wood and power tools so he made me a bunch of these, however, if…
