Do you need an easy mosquito repellent recipe to help combat biting insects this summer? This simple, yet effective natural homemade bug repellent recipe needs as few as two ingredients and won’t require you to buy a lot of expensive essential oils. Here’s what you’ll need and how to make it. Natural Homemade Bug Repellent Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen.com Ingredients: 2 oz. distilled water 2 oz. witch hazel 2.5…
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Natural Homemade Dog Shampoo Recipe with Neem Oil
Every spring through summer my dachshund enjoys spending his outdoor time rolling in grass and weeds and wildflowers. This inevitably causes his super sensitive skin to break out. As of course a multitude of various skin conditions are common ailments for dachshunds, not just allergies. So last I created a homemade dog shampoo recipe with neem oil after learning about all of its great benefits. I used it on my…
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DIY Homemade Exfoliate and Detox Skin Polish Recipe
If you’re looking for brighter, clearer skin, my DIY natural exfoliate and detox skin polish may just be the answer to your skin care woes. This dry face polish is crafted from all dry ingredients for a long shelf life and to enable you to customize it with every use. Sugar, activated charcoal, bentonite clay, coconut milk powder, and powdered botanicals gently exfoliate skin and help to draw out impurities. Exfoliate…
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Toenail Fungus Treatment at Home: A Natural Remedy with Essential Oils
Wondering how to make a toenail fungus treatment at home? This easy, natural remedy for toenail fungus is made with a blend of essential oils and antifungal neem oil for an effective, at home treatment. Keep reading to learn how to make this antifungal nail treatment for toenail fungus. Sandal season is finally here. Unfortunately if you’re feet don’t look fabulous you may be tempted to skip that cute pair…
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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 Homemade Hand Milled Facial Soap Recipe
This all natural homemade facial soap recipe is wonderful for several reasons. One, it’s simple to make and is perfect for those who want to customize their own homemade soaps without delving into making cold process soaps with lye or using a melt and pour soap base. And two, it allows you to “beef” up your soap with ingredients your skin craves that are often too costly to use during the…
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Homemade Rose Water Recipe
With roses in full bloom now is a great time to start making your own natural homemade rose water recipe. Rose water is wonderful for all skin types which makes it well suited for incorporating into beauty and skin care recipes. Or you can simply use it as a fragrant mist for your home or a laundry freshener. There are many different ways to make rose water and in end it’s up…
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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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Natural Lavender & Rose Bath Salt Recipe for Mother’s Day
Treat mom this Mother’s Day with this simple yet incredibly soothing all natural lavender and rose bath salt recipe. It makes a lovely homemade Mother’s Day gift especially when packaged in a reusable container like a glass jar with bail lid. Natural Lavender & Rose Bath Salt Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 1/3 cup Epsom salt 1/4 cup fine sea salt 1/4 cup colloidal oatmeal 1/4 cup powdered coconut…
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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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How to Make a Calendula Balm Recipe with Calendula Infused Oil
Learn how to make calendula balm using calendula infused oil. This natural remedy helps to promote healing when used on minor cuts, bruises and insect bites. Natural Herbal Calendula Balm With spring here I decided to finally take advantage of the natural botanicals that grow in my area as the weather starts to turn warmer. Some common ingredients you can find right now include plantain and wild violets. The leaves…
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Lavender & Tea Tree Soap Recipe with Activated Charcoal for Anti-Acne Skin Care
Activated charcoal soaps are super popular for helping to fight acne. And for good reason! They really work on acne prone skin. So I decided to take the classic lavender and tea tree soap recipe combo that’s been used traditionally to help fight acne and combine it with activated charcoal. A Classic Anti-Acne Tea Tree Soap Recipe with Activated Charcoal This well balanced combination of soapmaking oils, activated charcoal and…
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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 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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Homemade Natural Rosemary Mint Cold Process Soap Recipe
Rosemary mint has long been one of my favorite scent blends. The combination of rosemary and peppermint essential oils boast both a pleasant and invigorating scent blend while also lending their anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. For this natural rosemary mint cold process soap recipe I combined these two natural essential oils with cocoa butter, illipe butter and sweet almond oils for their moisturizing properties while coconut oil and palm kernel…
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Homemade Fir & Lavender Cold Process Soap Recipe
This lightly scented Homemade Fir & Lavender Cold Process Soap Recipe is created using a fresh smelling blend of natural lavender and fir essential oils. It’s the perfect unisex soap for both men and women alike with no overpowering fragrances and also contains skin nourishing illipe butter – a fun alternative to cocoa butter. Natural Homemade Fir & Lavender Cold Process Soap Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 2.8 oz. refined…
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Lemon Poppy Seed Sugar Scrub Recipe: A Luxe Creamy Body Scrub DIY for Soft Beautiful Skin
One of my favorite bath time products that I like to treat myself with whenever possible is a luxurious sugar scrub! This all natural, lemon poppy seed sugar scrub recipe is a luxe, super creamy body scrub that’s perfect for any natural skin care routine. Naturally scented with essential oils, this lemon poppy seed sugar scrub recipe has a fresh and invigorating lemon mint fragrance for the perfect morning pick…
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Beer Soap Recipe with Chamomile & Neroli (Plus Helpful Soap Making Tips)
Learn how to make this homemade beer soap recipe with real beer using the cold process soap making method. Plus discover soap making tips and tricks for working with beer, or even wine, to avoid a potential mishap. (Ask me how I know…) Keep reading to learn more! Working with Beer When Making Soap If you’ve never made cold process soap before, I don’t recommend starting with my beer soap…
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Easy DIY Natural Lip Butter Recipe
Lip balm recipes don’t have to be complicated. And let’s face it, sometimes less is more. If you’re home “apothecary” of natural ingredients is limited, no worries. While you’re waiting to stock up on all your favorite oils, butters and waxes, give this super simple homemade lip butter recipe a try! Natural Lip Butter Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: .3 oz. (9 grams) refined and deodorized shea butter 4…
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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…
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Homemade All Purpose Salve Recipe
If you’re looking for a simple, homemade all purpose salve recipe then you’ll definitely want to give this one a try. It’s formulated specifically so it doesn’t feel greasy and is great for locking in moisture on hands, feet and even lips. You can also use this easily customizable all purpose salve on itchy eczema anywhere you need it! This homemade all purpose salve recipe is unscented for those with…
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DIY Homemade Tri-Color Lip Balm Recipe
What’s more fun than a homemade lip balm recipe that comes in a single container but boasts three fab colors and three fab flavors? Create your own homemade lip balms for Valentine’s Day tinted in red, pink and white shimmer. I created mine so that the sheer (white) shimmer is flavored with peppermint essential oil, the pink is flavored with cocoa absolute and the red is flavored with ginger essential…
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Cedarwood & Baking Soda Soap Recipe for Cleansing & Deodorizing Skin
Learn how to make a baking soda soap recipe. This homemade baking soda soap with cedarwood essential oil is perfect for getting rid of dirt and grime, while also deodorizing odors caused by body sweat and food. It also works great on acne prone skin. Plus it’s palm free. Can You Make Cold Process Baking Soda Soap? Is it possible to make a cold process baking soda soap recipe? Chemists…
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DIY Chocolate Bon Bon Solid Salt Scrub Recipe for Valentine’s Day
Solid sugar scrub cubes have been a huge trend in natural homemade bath and body products for some time now. Their big advantage is that they are less messy than traditional sugar scrubs. But sugar doesn’t have to always be the star. So as a homemade Valentine’s Day gift idea, I thought I’d create a DIY Chocolate Bon Bon Solid Salt Scrub Recipe for bath time! The real advantage of this recipe,…
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Cold Sore Therapy Lip Balm Recipe That Really Works!
Get rid of cold sores fast with this natural homemade cold sore therapy lip balm recipe. Made with naturally anti-viral neem oil and tea tree oil, this lip balm helps to prevent cold sores if applied at the first sign of a tingle or zaps them practically overnight when applied to affected area several times a day. Natural Cold Sore Therapy Lip Balm Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 7…
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Best DIY Skin Care Recipes for Dry Skin and Eczema
I’ve gotten a lot of requests recently on how to best conquer severely, dry winter skin and eczema so I thought I’d share a post with some of my favorite homemade skin care recipes that I’ve created, used and loved. My first bit of advice however, would be to toss the lotions. Instead opt for body oils and butters as well as salves for the worst of the worst dry,…
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DIY Natural Homemade Foot Scrub Recipe
With winter here, and a ridiculously cold one at that, our skin tends to dry out. And without the option of sandals, we tend to forget things that aren’t often seen in winter – our feet. Of course, this just makes spring all the more difficult as we rush to find every exfoliating and moisturizing product on the planet to get our feet back in tip top shape ASAP. However,…
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DIY Nutrient Rich Clay Face Mask Recipes
Put forward a fresh face and fight those harsh winter elements by giving your skin a healthy dose of nutrient rich, detoxifying face food! These all natural clay mask recipes are extremely easy to create. Made with ingredients skin loves like green tea powder, honey powder, and french green clay, these handmade face masks will not only help to minimize pores, but will also keep it looking clear and healthy.…
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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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DIY Natural Carrot Complexion Soap Recipe
This carrot complexion soap recipe was designed with clear skin in mind and is unscented so it’s suitable for even sensitive skin. Crafted using a combination of gentle clays, carrot powder, tomato powder and activated charcoal, this tri-color carrot complexion soap recipe is perfect your face! It’s formulated to help keep your complexion both clean and acne free. Plus it’s suitable for all skin types. Unscented Carrot Complexion Soap Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap…
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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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DIY Coffee Eye Cream: Remedy for Dark Circles and Puffy Eyes
Suffering from puffy eyes, dark circles or even fine lines? This DIY coffee eye cream may be able to help! Make this homemade eye cream recipe as a remedy for puffy eyes and dark circles. Made with homemade coffee infused oil to help tighten skin and reduce under eye puffiness, this coffee under eye cream can also help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines associated with aging. Try…
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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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Handmade Eucalyptus & Tea Tree Soap Recipe for Men
Even in winter many men are still prone to oily skin and break outs. Help them beat those break out blues with this handmade soap recipe for eucalyptus & tea tree oil soap! This natural cold process soap recipe gives men the lather they love while helping to prevent acne breakouts. There’s even an exfoliating strip of loofah to help remove even the toughest grime! You can find this homemade…
