Whether you enjoy the delicious flavor of a vanilla chai tea latte or need ideas for DIY holiday gifts, this vanilla chai tea mix is the perfect recipe to spice things up this winter. Keep reading to learn how to make your own easy vanilla chai tea mix for lattes for a cozy winter treat or to package as budget friendly DIY Christmas for friends, family and coworkers. DIY Holiday…
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Essential Oil Skin Care Recipes to Promote Skin Health
Get started using essential oils in your own homemade skin care products with a classic essential oil kit from Mountain Rose Herbs. Mountain Rose Herbs offers high quality, organic essential oils that you can trust in all of your natural essential oil skin care recipes. Essential oils offer a variety of benefits when used in essential oil skin care recipes. From tackling dandruff or acne to their aromatherapeutic benefits, choosing…
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The Spa Deck – Rediscovering a Treasure of Spa Recipes
The Spa Deck I moved at the beginning of the year. However, I still had a lease on my old apartment until the end of February so not everything made it’s way over until recently. (We saved the furniture for last.) Anyhow, I rediscovered this deck of spa recipe cards with 50 spa recipes during the move. The Spa Deck by by Barbara Close (Author) and Susie Cushner (Photographer) is a…
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DIY Beauty Kits from Oleum Vera® + An Almond & Oats Exfoliant Recipe
On November 1st, Oleum Vera® launched their new line of DIY beauty kits, with each kit focusing on the natural, the fresh and the edible. I was the lucky recipient of their “Off to a Good Start” beauty kit which arrived beautifully packaged last week. Not only was this DIY beauty kit filled with wonderful organic ingredients, but the ingredients also came in very sturdy, quality containers that allow them to be…
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Facial Cleansing Grains Recipes for Natural Skin Care
These DIY facial cleansing grains are a great alternative to soap and water. They’re kind to your skin, easy to make and perfect for your natural skin care routine! Discover how to make exfoliating facial cleansers to add to your your daily beauty regimen with three unique skin care recipes for glowing skin. Care for Skin with Natural Facial Cleansing Grains for Glowing Skin These organic DIY facial cleansing grains…
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DIY Natural Fresh Breath Gel for Dogs
Does your dog’s breath kill trees from a hundred paces? Then perhaps consider this DIY natural fresh breath gel for dogs. Let me begin by stating I have a miniature dachshund. His name is Jasper. And like most dachshunds he has some of the worst breath ever. No, seriously. Ever. That said I’ve tried all kinds of things to freshen his breath including all those silly tooth brushing bones and minty…
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DIY Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover Recipe and Lash Conditioner
Sometimes getting makeup off is a lot harder than it was putting it on. So I created a wonderful DIY waterproof eye makeup remover that not only removes eyeshadow, mascara and eyeliner, but also conditions lashes each and every time you use it! (Psst. It also works great at removing my waterproof intense pigmented lip color!) To use this DIY waterproof eye makeup remover, simply apply a generous amount to…
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Natural Patchouli & Fir Needle Homemade Hand Cream Recipe
This richly moisturizing homemade hand cream recipe is naturally scented with patchouli and fir needle essential oils and contains skin conditioning safflower and evening primrose oils plus a touch of agave syrup! Don’t reserve this amazing homemade hand cream for hands alone though! Also try it on feet or anywhere skin needs a little extra love! It’s great for eczema too. Patchouli & Fir Needle Homemade Hand Cream Recipe © Rebecca’s…
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Anti-Wrinkle Green Tea Eye Cream Recipe with Natural Ingredients
Does your eye area need a little extra love to help keep those pesky wrinkles away for as long as possible? Then be sure to try out this natural green tea eye cream recipe! Infused with antioxidant rich botanicals, this DIY anti-wrinkle cream is an ideal way to naturally care for skin and reduce the appearance of aging. DIY Green Tea Eye Cream This DIY green tea eye cream recipe…
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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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After Sun Skin Soother Cream Recipe
This natural after sun skin soother cream recipe is one of the first natural lavender scented cream products that I created when I started selling on my local farmer’s market many years ago. As it’s been so long since it’s conception – we’re talking a decade now – I thought it was time to bring it back around and share it again. This natural After Sun Skin Soother Cream Recipe is made from…
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DIY Air Freshener with Essential Oils: A Natural Deodorizing Air Freshener for Your Home
Get a clean, fresh natural fragrance in your home with this natural DIY air freshener with essential oils. This DIY air freshener works like a natural deodorizing spray recipe to neutralize and eliminate even the toughest odors without chemicals. So you get a healthy, non-toxic clean scent in your home. Tackle Home Odors with A Natural Air Freshener If you’re wanting to use more all natural products in your home…
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How to Use Neem Oil for Plants as a Natural Pesticide
Do you need a non-toxic natural pesticide alternative for your home and garden? Learn how to use neem oil for plants as a natural non-toxic pesticide! In addition to neem oil’s many medicinal uses – for which I’ve already created multiple recipes for soap, shampoo, salves and lip balm – you can also use neem oil for plants in your garden as a natural broad spectrum pesticide. Neem oil is extracted from the seed of…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Homemade Neem Oil Soap Recipe for Eczema Prone Skin
Learn how to make neem oil soap with this homemade cold process soap recipe. Formulated with neem oil for its natural skin benefits, this hydrating soap bar is well suited for problem skin issues such as eczema, dry skin and psoriasis. It can also be used on acne prone skin. In addition, this cold press soap also doubles as a no poo, solid shampoo bar. Cold Process Neem Oil Soap…
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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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Homemade Neem Cream Recipe for Eczema and Psoriasis
This homemade neem cream recipe for eczema and psoriasis works great as a natural remedy for eczema relief. However, the benefits of this DIY eczema neem cream don’t stop there. This natural skin care recipe is also great for other problem skin conditions. Use it as an eczema treatment for eczema and psoriasis, as well as a home remedy for relief of cold sores, athletes foot, acne and scabies. Wondering…
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How to Make Elderberry Syrup with Honey
Naturally support your immune system and fight off tough cold and flu viruses with this homemade elderberry syrup recipe with honey. It’s easy to learn how to make elderberry syrup with just three simple ingredients. This natural cold and flu remedy provides an immune boost that reduces the duration of your illness and helps with relief of symptoms. Even better, it’s a safe and effective solution for the whole family.…
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Herbal Tea Recipes: How to Make Herbal Tea Blends for Natural Remedies
Learn how to make custom herbal tea recipes to use as natural home remedies for common ailments with this herbal tea tutorial. These medicinal blends create a soothing way to relieve symptoms of everyday complaints. Discover easy DIY tea blends along with additional information and recipes on concocting homemade teas for cold and flu relief. Homemade Herbal Tea Blends: How To Get the skinny on basic tea making, explore various…
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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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Natural Homemade Patchouli Soap Recipe with Printable Cigar Band Labels
I’ve been wanting to make a new patchouli soap recipe for a while. I had stopped making it some time back as the cost of patchouli essential oil had gotten so high. Now that it’s come back down, I decided to formulate a homemade patchouli soap recipe with a hippie theme. While the fragrance of patchouli essential oil is already the stereotypical hippie scent, I thought why not throw some…
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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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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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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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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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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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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…
