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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Rose Body Cream Recipe with Rose and Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
This homemade rose body cream recipe is perfect for hydrating dry skin. It’s also wonderful on freshly shaved legs! Keep reading to learn how to make your homemade body cream recipe with beeswax. This DIY body lotion is naturally scented with rose water and ylang ylang for a natural floral fragrance that will delight the senses. Hello Soap Deli News Readers! Becca here, from The Dabblist. I blog about recipes,…
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DIY Mustache Wax for Men
Coming up with a great handmade Father’s Day gift can be hard. So I’ve created a functional DIY Father’s Day gift that Dad that’s sure to be used year round. Granted, it’s only a great gift for dad if he has a mustache, but if your dad – or the man in your life – sports a ‘stache, this is a gift that’s sure to be appreciated. I had my…
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Stinging Nettle for Allergies: Benefits and Herbal Remedies
Learn how to use stinging nettle for allergies. A natural remedy for seasonal allergies, stinging nettle offers a number of benefits to help with allergy symptoms, as well as other concerns. Keep reading to discover stinging nettle benefits, ways to ingest stinging nettle and how to make nettle tea. Stinging Nettle for Allergies Allergy season seems to be especially bad this spring with more and more people suffering from allergies…
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DIY No Sew Lavender Dryer Sachet
Want to give your laundry a fresh natural lavender fragrance the easy and natural way? Then craft a simple, new sew DIY Lavender Sachet for your dryer! It’s so easy to make. Simply fill a 4″ x 6″ cotton muslin bag with lavender flowers, add a few drops of lavender essential oil, then tightly knot the bag closed. To use, simply toss the bag into the dryer with each load…
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DIY Natural Beard Conditioner for Men
Looking for a homemade Father’s Day gift idea? Then try out this easy DIY natural beard conditioner recipe for men! This DIY natural beard conditioner is the perfect Father’s Day gift for Dad’s unruly beard. This natural beard care product keeps Dad’s beard from feeling prickly. It’s also great at preventing flaking so Dad’s chin, just like his scalp, stays in top condition. After all, no one wants beard dandruff.…
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Recipes for Lemon Verbena Bath Melts & Solid Sugar Scrub Cubes
Liven up your natural skin care routine by making this lush recipe for bath melts as part of your self care beauty regimen! Two natural bath and body recipes for summer skin care for soft skin. Learn how to make a natural lemon verbena bath melts recipe to moisturize skin. Plus how to make a solid sugar scrub cube recipe without a melt and pour soap base. Recipes for Bath…
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Natural Handmade Under Eye Anti-Wrinkle Cream
It’s finally here! My new and all natural anti-wrinkle cream. This product is carefully crafted for those of us who are “maturing” in body but not in mind in order to help minimize the natural effects of aging and improve the overall condition of sensitive under eye skin so we look the way we feel! Based on my own under eye skin issues of occasional dry patches, puffiness, thinning skin…
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Skin Loving Natural Homemade Cold Process Soap Recipe for Dry Skin
This skin loving natural homemade cold process soap recipe for dry skin makes a thoughtful homemade Mother’s Day gift or homemade Valentine’s Day gift. You’ll need to make it at least 3-4 weeks of the intended holiday however as cold process soaps take a minimum of three weeks to cure. You can also cut your homemade soap loaves into smaller guest sized soap bars, stamp with hearts and use as lovely DIY wedding favors…
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DIY Solid Sugar Scrub Cubes Recipe
With Mother’s Day right around the corner I thought this would be the perfect time to revisit one of my most popular posts for 2011 on how to make solid sugar scrub cubes as they would make lovely homemade gifts. However, this time around, I’m also including free printable labels for your homemade solid sugar scrub cubes – both in black and white and color – so they are even…
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Rhassoul Clay Mask Recipe for All Skin Types (Including Sensitive, Dry or Maturing Skin!)
I formulated this homemade, natural Rhassoul clay mask recipe especially for those with maturing, dry and even sensitive skin. I use red Rhassoul clay as it’s suitable for all skin types, even if you have sensitive, dry or maturing skin. It makes a wonderful weekly or monthly addition to your beauty regimen for natural skin care. Skin Care Benefits of Rhassoul Clay Mineral rich, cleansing and detoxifying, Rhassoul clay helps…
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Breathe Easier Salve Recipe for Sinus Congestion: A Natural Home Remedy for Symptom Relief
Get natural relief from nasal congestion caused by the cold or flu with this simple 3-ingredient breathe easier salve recipe! Don’t let sinus congestion from colds, flu or even seasonal allergies slow you down! Take charge of your health and wellness with this natural home remedy. Made with just three natural ingredients – beeswax, sweet almond oil and a natural breathe easier essential oil blend – this homemade breathe easier…
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Natural Lavender & Patchouli Deodorant Recipe with Printable Labels
Want to make your own homemade natural deodorant for you and your family? Here’s a simple all natural, vegan patchouli deodorant recipe that actually works. Plus, I’ve included a free download for printable deodorant labels you can print and customize. My natural homemade lavender & patchouli deodorant recipe is made with aluminum free baking soda and certified organic arrowroot powder to help keep you dry while a combination of certified organic…
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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…
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Moisturizing Lip Balm Recipe with Beeswax (or Without Beeswax)
Learn how to make a moisturizing lip balm recipe with beeswax or without beeswax for natural lip care to restore and protect dry or chapped lips. This homemade lip balm nourishes and hydrates dry or chapped lips, and also adds an extra layer of skin protection. Moisturizing Lip Balm with Beeswax Who doesn’t want to make the best moisturizing lip balm recipe for lips? If your lips are super dry…
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Organic Vegan Lip Tint Recipe for Valentine’s Day
Need a fresh new look for Valentine’s Day or a crafty DIY Valentine’s gift idea? Give your lips an extra bit of pizzazz with this organic vegan lip tint recipe! The natural color of this organic vegan lip tint recipe is from organic beet root powder. While it comes out looking like a deep burgundy or rust red in the pot, it’s actually a gorgeous shade of red on your…
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DIY Valentine’s Day Solid Lotion Bars Recipe
Want to craft your own homemade Valentine’s Day gifts? Then give this DIY Valentine’s Day Solid Lotion Bars Recipe a try! They are easy to craft – individually or in multiples – and make a fabulous Valentine’s Day gift for any bath and beauty lover on your list! Their heart shape also makes them perfect for gifting as homemade wedding favors. You can also make these for tucking inside Easter…
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DIY Valentine’s Day Gift Idea for Natural Lavender Sea Salt Soap
Valentine’s Day is less than a month away. So if you’re planning on making homemade Valentine’s Day gifts, now is the time to start getting your craft on! Here’s my latest DIY bath and body project for making your own natural handmilled lavender sea salt soap! Natural Handmilled Lavender Sea Salt Soap Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: Four bars of natural or handmade unscented soap (weighing 4-4.5oz. each) 12…
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Frugal Tips for Saving Money
Feeling the sting from the expiration of that 2% payroll tax credit that expired at the end of the year? It affected everyone who works as it raised social security taxes another 2% on our income – back to what we all paid before the tax credit was passed. I know I could still use that extra money, so I’m always looking for frugal tips for saving money on the…
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Grapefruit Crush DIY Solid Perfume Recipe for Homemade Gifts
This Grapefruit Crush DIY Solid Perfume Recipe is so easy to make and is simply perfect for a homemade gift, stocking stuffers and even wedding favors! And of course the scent possibilities are endless. Mix your own scents or scent with your favorite fragrance oil. Here’s my DIY solid perfume recipe for mixing up my Grapefruit Crush scented solid perfume! Grapefruit Crush DIY Solid Perfume Recipe © Rebecca D. Dillon…
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DIY Homemade After Shower Spray and Window Cleaner – Natural Non-Toxic Household Cleaners for a Healthy Home
This homemade after shower spray and window cleaner is a wonderful natural, non-toxic way to clean your bathroom and other home surfaces! It requires as few as three simple ingredients and can be customized with your preferred essential oil or essential oil blend. I’ve been making all of my household cleaners as of late and have been very pleased with the results. One of my favorites – which makes cleaning…
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DIY Natural Homemade Coffee Sugar Scrub Recipe
Do Mondays get you down? Well, say goodbye to those Monday morning blues and turn your Monday into a fun day with this DIY Natural Coffee Sugar Scrub Recipe. It’s the perfect start to your Monday morning shower! This easy to craft all natural sugar scrub contains real coffee grounds for a caffeine kick to get you moving and a blend of grapefruit, frankincense and bergamot essential oils for an…
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Natural Homemade Deodorant Recipe
I’ve been wanting to try my hand for a while and make an all natural homemade deodorant recipe, but I’ve always had doubts about whether it would really work or not. But this past weekend I finally caved and made a batch of my own homemade natural deodorant recipe AND I tested it out by wearing it to work today. Did it work? Yes, indeed, it did. And I stayed…
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Pear Shimmer Homemade Dry Skin Balm Recipe
Winter is coming and for many of us that means dry, itchy and even chapped skin. But just because winter does some not so nice things to our skin doesn’t mean we have to tolerate it. Help prevent and soothe dry skin with this pear shimmer homemade dry skin balm recipe! It’s homemade with three awesome butters, some fractionated coconut oil, and if you like – fragrance and a hint…
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Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe with a Mint Twist (Plus Easy DIY Vanilla Sugar)
Learn how to make homemade vanilla extract as well as easy DIY vanilla sugar for your baking recipes. These easy recipes also make lovely homemade gifts, whether you’re making them for a housewarming basket or gifting them for the holiday season. Keep reading to learn how to make vanilla extract with a chocolate mint twist using herbs and whole vanilla bean. Plus a simple DIY for vanilla flavored sugar to…
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DIY Mango Shimmer Tinted Lip Balm Recipe
In love with lip balm? Then make your own! Lip balms are ridiculously easy to make and are perfect as Christmas stocking stuffers, small gifts, or party and wedding favors! My recipe for DIY Mango Shimmer Tinted Lip Butter is a snap to make and decorating the lip balm pots makes this project entirely customizable and even more fun! My friend Meagan came over on Saturday to help me with…
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DIY Fall Spice Sugar Scrub with Natural Ingredients
With fall here what better way to celebrate the season than with a scent inspiring sugar scrub? This DIY Fall Spice Sugar Scrub is easy to make and can be customized based on your scent preference. Plus it’s made with mostly natural ingredients! You won’t need a scale for my DIY fall spice sugar scrub. I’ve designed this recipe so that you can you basic measuring cups and spoons! I…
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Natural Sore Muscle Salt Scrub Recipe for Natural Pain Relief of Fibromyalgia
Make this natural sore muscle salt scrub recipe with essential oils for pain relief of fibromyalgia symptoms and sore muscles or joint pain. I have fibromyalgia so I’m very familiar with aches, pains, and sore muscles. So I created this natural sore muscle salt scrub recipe to help relieve that achy and stiff feeling I get in the morning as well toward the end of the work day. This all…
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DIY Herbal Bath – Natural Herbs For A Home Spa Experience
Seven Relaxing Herbs to Add to Your Bath-Time Routine Guest post by Ashley Hamilton-Myers, Mother and Baby Health Blog. For most moms, the bathroom is a sanctuary: the one room where you can lock the door, fill up the bathtub, and settle in for a few minutes of peace, away from the chaos on the other side of the door. When you do find time to slip away into this…
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Natural Vanilla and Patchouli Bath Salts Recipe
This natural vanilla and patchouli bath salts recipe is easy to make but a luxury to soak in! Create your own using natural salts, and organic coconut oil, vanilla and patchouli essential oils. Natural Vanilla and Patchouli Bath Salts Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 1 Cup coarse sea salt 1/2 Cup Epsom salt 1/2 teaspoon organic fractionated coconut oil (or organic refined coconut oil) 2 mL vanilla essential oil (or organic…
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Homemade Milk Bath Recipe with Lavender for Dry Skin Relief
Homemade milk baths are simple to create, but oh so luxurious on your skin! Give this homemade milk bath recipe with lavender and calendula a try and discover the difference it can make for your dry, itchy skin! When winter rolls around, it’s easy for skin to feel dry, tight and itchy. This moisturizing milk bath recipe with lavender & calendula is the perfect treat for dry skin relief. A…
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DIY Lavender Sachet – Plus Other Great Ways to Use Organic Lavender Flowers
Keep your drawers and linen closets smelling fresh with this easy craft project for creating a simple DIY Lavender Sachet! For this project I used a Premium 2.75″x4″ Cotton Muslin Bag from State Line Bag Co. and organic lavender flowers and organic lavender essential oil from Mountain Rose Herbs. (You can use these certified organic lavender flowers not only in sachets but also in teas, tinctures, and baked goods…
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DIY Organic Bath Tea + Salt Soak Recipe (Easy Gift Ideas)
Learn how to make an organic bath tea recipe for your natural skin care routine. This DIY salt soak is a great way to relax and unwind. Created from a combination of bath salts, natural botanicals and essential oils, this bath soak is perfect for a pampering spa day at home. Make this easy, aromatherapeutic recipe for yourself or to give as homemade gifts. DIY Bath Salt Soak Whether you…
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Lemon Lavender Bath Melts Recipe with Beeswax
Want a luxurious spa experience in your own bathtub? Then try your hand at making this wonderful organic lemon lavender bath melts recipe with beeswax. This simple all natural recipe uses organic ingredients and is great for moisturizing skin and lifting your spirits. Lemon Lavender Bath Melts Recipe © Rebecca D. Dillon Ingredients: 2 oz. Organic Cocoa Butter (by weight) 2 oz. Organic Shea Butter (by weight) 1/2 teaspoon pure…
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Sensitive Skin Facial Scrub Recipe with Goat Milk & Calendula
This natural sensitive skin facial scrub recipe is a great way to naturally care for your skin. Made with skin soothing herbs and botanicals like calendula flowers, goat milk and colloidal oatmeal, this gentle sensitive skin face scrub DIY makes a wonderful addition to your sensitive skin care routine for glowing skin that looks and feels healthy! Goat Milk Calendula Facial Scrub Looking for a gentle and all natural facial…
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Shea Body Butter Recipe for Dry Skin without Beeswax (Vegan Friendly)
How to make a shea body butter recipe for dry skin relief. This homemade body butter recipe without beeswax can be made with just 3-ingredients as a vegan friendly moisturizer for dry skin care. Making a homemade shea body butter recipe for dry skin is quick and easy. Not only is this shea body butter a wonderful moisturizer for dry skin relief, it’s also perfect for homemade gifts. Or, give…
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Lavender Mint Vegan Lip Balm Recipe
Love your lips? Then give them the very best with this easy to make lavender mint vegan lip balm recipe. It’s made with carnauba wax rather than beeswax so it’s vegan, and it’s scented with all natural essential oils. These are great to craft as homemade stocking stuffers, party & wedding favors, or as all around homemade gifts! Lavender Mint Vegan Lip Balm Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 1/2 oz.…
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Easy Homemade Pita Pizza Recipe
Ever wondered what to do with that tiny bit of leftover spaghetti sauce? Our solution was to make homemade pita pizzas! It’s inevitable. You make spaghetti and sauce and once dinner’s over it seems you’ve either made too much sauce or too much spaghetti. In our case, we still have leftover pizza sauce. So rather than have spaghetti again and have to buy another jar of sauce, Scott and I…
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DIY Natural Coffee Kitchen Soap
Craft your own natural kitchen soap made with real coffee beans to neutralize odors! If you suffer from allergies you know just how unbearable some fragrances can be. So I decided to craft a kitchen soap using fresh, real ingredients from my herb garden rather than fragrances. The idea was to make a soap that would not only clean great, but that would remove odors from your hands you acquire…
