Make this easy homemade baking soda and coconut oil face scrub recipe to help shrink pores and conquer blackheads while cleansing your face at the same time. Baking soda has long been used as a home remedy to help tackle tough acne and pimples. This baking soda and coconut oil face scrub recipe takes that notion and adds naturally cleansing oils to help clean your skin and exfoliate it at the…
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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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Anti Aging Night Cream Recipe for a More Youthful Appearance
This anti aging night cream recipe helps to reduce the signs of aging naturally with ingredients like coconut water, cocoa butter, evening primrose and rosehip seed oil. Discover how to get glowing skin naturally, that looks younger and feels healthier, with this homemade anti-wrinkle cream for eyes. Free from toxic ingredients, this natural anti-aging night cream recipe produces a natural, green beauty alternative to commercial anti aging products. This homemade…
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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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Homemade Holiday Peppermint Bath Bomb Recipe
This homemade holiday peppermint bath bomb recipe is sure to please and they make wonderful homemade Christmas gifts for anyone who’s a fan of bath and beauty products! Not a fan of peppermint? Substitute with your favorite fragrance or essential oil instead! Peppermint Bath Bomb Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 1.8 oz. Epsom salt 11.25 oz. baking soda 3.85 oz. citric acid 2.4 oz. arrowroot powder .75 oz. shea…
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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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Activated Charcoal Melt and Pour Soap Recipe with Essential Oils for Anti-Acne Skin Care
This activated charcoal melt and pour soap recipe is not only quick and easy to make. It’s also a great addition to your natural skin care routine as part of your daily beauty regimen for acne free skin. If you’re not quite ready to work with lye but want to make a natural facial soap with activated charcoal, then try this easy melt and pour soap recipe for beginners! Want…
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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 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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Homemade Pumpkin Sugar Scrub Recipe
This fantastic fall inspired homemade pumpkin sugar scrub recipe is whipped for a super creamy, sugary scrub that exfoliates and moisturizes! It’s made with natural pumpkin seed oil prized for its moisturizing properties to dry and damaged skin and is scented with a pleasingly pumpkin fragrance oil. Here’s the recipe so you can make your own. Homemade Pumpkin Sugar Scrub Recipe © Rebecca D. Dillon Ingredients: 1 oz. jojoba oil 2 oz. 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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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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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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Yummy Raspberry Lemonade Sugar Scrub Recipe
What’s better on a hot summer day than a glass of lemonade? Why this yummy homemade raspberry lemonade sugar scrub recipe of course! It’s so easy to make and and contains nature’s natural moisturizer, coconut oil! Raspberry Lemonade Sugar Scrub Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 4 oz. 76° melt point refined coconut oil .5 oz. sesame oil 6 oz. white sugar .3 oz. raspberry lemonade fragrance oil pinch iron yellow oxide…
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Agave & Dead Sea Mud Detoxifying Face Mask Recipe
This all natural homemade detoxifying face mask recipe is created from a combination of cleansing oils, aloe vera gel, clays and agave syrup. It helps to draw out toxins and impurities from skin as well as improve skin texture and tone. You’ll love how cool it feels when you apply it – just like real mud! Agave & Dead Sea Mud Detoxifying Face Mask Recipe © Rebecca D. Dillon Ingredients:…
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Homemade Lavender Bath Bomb Recipe with Organic Essential Oils
Want a truly indulgent bath experience? This easy homemade lavender bath bomb recipe is enriched with skin loving shea butter and apricot kernel oil and produces a very dense, concentrated fizz. Learn how to make these simple DIY lavender essential oil bath bombs now for an evening of self care! I made these lavender bath bombs two ways. I used a Basic Guest Round Silicone Soap Mold as well as…
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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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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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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 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 Father’s Day Gift Idea – Homemade Handmilled Soap Recipe
Need a homemade DIY Father’s Day gift idea for Dad? These scented homemade soap rounds are sure to help dad unwind in the shower! He might not tell you, but I’ve found that most men do care about their skin. However whether they’re willing to admit it or not can sometimes be an entirely different story. So treat him with these simple handmade handmilled soaps in his favorite fragrance! I…
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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…
