Beauty Articles

A Simple and Nourishing DIY Summer Facial Serum

Enjoy this beauty recipe that combines three oils to make a lovely and nourishing DIY skin serum that is perfect to wear for warm summer days spent outside.

Invigorating & Antioxidant DIY Earl Grey Body Cream

Earl grey tea invigorates this antioxidant DIY body cream, and bergamot essential oil adds great citrus notes to make it aromatic and uplifting. Enjoy!

Five Essential Oils Great For Springtime DIY Projects

In Spring I use cedarwood essential oil for my scalp and breathing problems. Lavender, geranium, and these other essential oils are also great this time of year.

Relaxing Detox Bath with Red Clay and Epsom Salt

This detox bath recipe is the perfect treat at the end of a long day. I enjoy plain baths too but I really love the luxury of taking an aromatic detox bath!

Energizing Mocha Latte Aromatherapy Roller Bottle Blend

I love the smell of coffee, but I can’t drink it all day. So I made this energizing aromatherapy roller bottle blend with coffee essential oil. It smells warm & energizing, just like fresh brewed coffee.

Homemade Hair Mask Recipes for Dry/Damaged Hair

Homemade hair masks are great because you control the ingredients and salons are expensive! Learn to make these natural hair mask recipes at home instead.

A DIY Comfrey Salve Recipe for Sunburns and More

Learn to make this DIY comfrey salve with chamomile. It is great for sunburn, windburn, chapped skin, minor burns, irritation, bumps and bruises, and even makes for a good general moisturizer.

3 Creative Ways to Reuse Your Old Glass Spice Jars

I reuse spice jars because they’re free and clear (pun intended), they come with built-in shaker tops, and you can reuse them as many times as you wish. Check out these 3 creative ways I reuse them.

Soothing Homemade Rose & Oatmeal Bath Soak Recipe

This homemade oatmeal bath recipe can soothe dry, itchy skin in the winter. The oatmeal is great for relief of eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions!

How to Scale A Recipe to Make as Much as You Want

When recipes are written in parts, it’s a scaling recipe that gives you the freedom to choose the amount to make. You can use this concept with all recipes.

Learn How To Prevent Soda Ash in Homemade Soap

Soda ash in soap making is that powdery white substance that forms on soap bars as they are curing. Learn how to prevent soda ash from forming on your soap!

Five Lesser Known Carrier Oils and How to Use Them

A while back we wrote about a bunch of popular carrier oils and when to use them. Today we focus on 5 lesser known carrier oils and how (and why) to use them.

Simple Natural Gifts to Give for the Holidays

Again this year we’re publishing homemade Christmas gift ideas to inspire you to make more gifts yourself, and to make them naturally. Plus a Black Friday Sale!

DIY Lip Balm for Kids, Also Great on Chapped Cheeks!

Learn how to make lip balm for kids to avoid the harsh chemical ingredients of store brands, and the expensive prices of natural brands. Carry in your bag and use on chapped lips, cheeks, and more!

How to Make a Natural Anti-Aging Facial Mask

Enjoy this anti-aging DIY Facial Mask recipe! Because there are no eggs in this recipe, the ingredients can be mixed and stored, unlike many DIY face masks!

Deodorizing DIY Hair Mask and Conditioner Recipes

Use these DIY hair mask and homemade conditioner recipes in tandem to deodorize hair, and leave it soft and shiny. The recipes are simple and work very well!

A Conditioning DIY Beard Oil That Men Will Love

This DIY beard oil conditions your beard and soaks in easily without leaving a greasy feeling behind. Combing it through helps to evenly disperse the oils.

A DIY Whipped Hot Chocolate Body Butter Recipe

This DIY whipped body butter recipe is simple and inexpensive to make. Even though it looks good enough to eat, you better stick to using it for your skin!