This all-purpose salve is good for so many things. The coconut oil and olive oil bring nourishment, while the beeswax is known to lock in moisture, foster cells, and protect skin from damaging environmental factors.
This cold process herbal soap recipe features an infusion of yarrow - an herb that's excellent at calming irritated and itchy skin.
Learn how to make organic sunscreen at home to protect your skin against UVA and UVB rays without using harmful ingredients. This homemade waterproof sunscreen recipe is simple to make and easy to use.
How to make 9 natural living recipes for your home. These recipes are simple and perfect for beginners. Learn how to make green products with essential oils. If you need inspiration and ideas for a healthy home and family, check these out. Make DIY products with these tips for a healthy lifestyle. #essentialoils #naturalliving #natural #diy
An introduction to how to use herbs and flowers to make natural herbal skincare. Covers herbal extracts recipes using them to make creams, soap, and other skincare products. Part of the DIY Herbal Skincare series.
Make your own DIY lotion with these recipes. A great collection that really shows how easy it is to make all-natural beauty products.
Making your own DIY natural roll-on deodorant at home is so much cheaper than store-bought natural deodorants and in my experience, it works MUCH better,
Use these homemade disinfectant wipes on the plane, the grocery store, and anytime you're on the go for a safe and deep clean.
Worried about the ingredients in conventional deodorants? Try this DIY natural deodorant recipe bar made with organic ingredients that actually works.
This homemade deodorant stick is a simple recipe that works to support your health, reduce waste and chemicals, and makes you smell good!
There are so many natural health benefits from plants you can grow. These holistic home remedies are the best items for your herbal medicine cabinet.
Learn how to make your own natural lip balm tinted with lipstick! Upcycle old or broken lipsticks with this easy homemade recipe.
This DIY facial toner with rosemary and mint is the perfect addition to your summer skin care routine. Homemade facial toner helps control oil and fight summer acne!
Natural antibiotics have a very important role to play healing all sorts of minor infections. Which is NOT to say we never need the power of prescribed antibiotics. Of course we do. But using natural
This easy recipe for organic peppermint and coconut oil toothpaste tastes great, is good for kids, and promotes tooth and gum health.
Learn how to make your own herb infused oils in this step by step guide. Use your finished oil to make lotions, creams, salves & more!
This DIY 5-ingredient rose salve is perfect for taming flyaways, healing chapped lips, soothing irritation and making skin glow.
Herbal salve recipes are easy to make for a variety of uses. These salves incorporate herbs and can help to soothe, calm, and ease the skin.
If you're looking for a way to lift your spirits or de-stress after a long day, these pine baths salts are just what you need. Awesome for gift-giving, too!
Magnesium is amazing. When we're deficient, it shows up in annoying symptoms and even various health problems. The good news is, supplementing is easy, especially when you know how to make the best organic magnesium lotion recipe.
Use this essential oil muscle rub recipe to help conquor stiff and sore muscles! An all natural muscle rub this homemade lotion is simple to make and store.
A Complete Guide to Making Your Own Lip Balm Recipes - Learn which oils, butters, herbs and essential oils to use to create your own custom lip balms from scratch!
This whipped body butter with calendula is thick, creamy, and made with calendula-infused oil. It's super soothing, healing, and non-greasy!
Willow bark has been used for centuries as a natural pain reliever. It contains salicin, which was later synthesized and is the active ingredient in aspirin. It's reputed to relieve pain without the stomach upset
Learn about 10 natural and organic-approved preservatives to safely add to your handmade lotions, creams, and other skin care products.
Before making this lip balm recipe, you will first need to make vanilla lavender infused oil (see instructions above). You will also need tins or lip balm tubes to keep the finished lip balms in. This recipe makes approximately 6 ounces total.
Learning how to heal your injuries with herbs is a fundamental skill for any homesteader. Here's what you need to know about healing salves.
Easy DIY coconut oil toothpaste recipe that improves oral health and freshens breath! #diy #homemade #homemadetoothpaste #diytoothpaste #coconutoiltoothpaste #allnaturaltoothpaste #smartlivingmama
An introduction to how to use herbs and flowers to make natural herbal skincare. Covers herbal extracts recipes using them to make creams, soap, and other skincare products. Part of the DIY Herbal Skincare series.
Ditch over-the-counter Neosporin and make your own healthy and soothing homemade antibiotic ointment with this easy recipe!
Make your own aloe vera gel and be ready for the summer sun! Aloe vera gel is so soothing, but I don't care for the chemicals that are in it. So, if you want a homemade aloe vera gel that is chemical free, keep reading to learn step by step instructions. How to make aloe vera gel is a snap with these tips.
Before making this lip balm recipe, you will first need to make vanilla lavender infused oil (see instructions above). You will also need tins or lip balm tubes to keep the finished lip balms in. This recipe makes approximately 6 ounces total.
Cinnamon is a warm, invigorating and energizing spice that has surprisingly potent benefits for all round health. See the beauty benefits of cinnamon that can help you look younger, treat acne and more!
You can make many homemade medicines at home using ingredients you already have in your garden and kitchen. Here are 25 natural medicines.
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Before making this herbal no bug balm recipe, you will first need to make an infused oil (see instructions above). You will also need tins or jars to keep the finished balms in. This recipe makes approximately 12 ounces total, or six 2 ounce tins.
Herbal salve recipes are easy to make for a variety of uses. These salves incorporate herbs and can help to soothe, calm, and ease the skin.
Are you looking for some essential oil DIY ideas for yourself or to make for gifts? Here are some recipes and tutorials to help you learn how to make a variety of homemade products using essential oils such as candles, sugar scrubs, perfume and air fresheners.
A 100% natural solid deodorant, which is mild on your skin and contains no skin-irritating aluminium or baking soda.
Want romantic, rosy skin & hair? Rose petals have the answer! Learn how rose petals can help you get pretty in 11 amazing beauty benefits of rose petals.
This easy recipe for organic peppermint and coconut oil toothpaste tastes great, is good for kids, and promotes tooth and gum health.
This post contains 10 fantastic recipes to make a DIY lip scrub! During the winter months lips tend to get dry and chapped. They can then...
Easy to make and extremely effective bug repellent lotion bars.
Making your own extract is pretty simple. No matter what extract you use, the process is pretty much the same.