In Natural Beauty, natural skincare and fragrance expert Karen Gilbert shows you how to make your own lotions and potions at home, using readily available, natural ingredients and home-friendly methods that are designed to be kind to your skin and the environment. Most of us use a huge variety of beauty products on our skin and hair every day, but the majority of these products contain a variety of chemicals and toxins that can be harmful to you and to the environment. Now you can create your own beauty essentials with these pampering recipes for face, body and hair. From a neroli hydrating spritz to a macadamia and jojoba moisturiser, a mango and lime body butter to lemon and tea tree foot balm, bergamot and grapefruit wake-up wash to cocoa butter lip balm - the hardest part is choosing which of the pampering projects to try first! Each recipe has clear step-by-step photographs to guide you, comprehensive lists of equipment and ingredients, as well as easy-to-follow instructions. With numerous variations to try, you'll wonder why you ever bought beauty products in the first place! 200+ col photographs
Once I discovered cupuaçu butter, it quickly rose to the top of my favourite butters list—especially when it comes to using it neat. While other butters like shea can leave your skin sticky and greasy, cupuaçu is amazingly smooth and … Continue reading →
Hot Tiger Balm includes a blend of special oils and herbs that relieves pain by helping increase the blood circulation. Such oils as camphor and eucalyptus increase the blood flow on the surface of the skin, which gives the balm its hot feeling and reduces pain to bring relief. The balm soothes ...
Make smooth, luxurious lotion at home with almond oil, coconut oil, beeswax, and optional essential oils.
Wondering which anti-aging skin oils are right for you? I'm going to show you the best anti-aging carrier oils for your face, how much they cost and all of the benefits!
I’m so excited to be able to finally share this recipe with you today! I first made Dandelion Magnesium Lotion last March, while developing recipes for my new book, 101 Easy Homemade Products for your
I LOVE using homemade lotion, so I thought I'd share my favorite homemade lotion recipe.
e.l.f. Cosmetics is establishing itself as a new skin-care authority with a set of three targeted skin boosters, all available at just $10 each.
Lotion bars are a wonderful, natural alternative to traditional lotions that are easy to make at home. I’m sharing my basic lotion bar recipe with you today, and 5 easy ways to customize it to
Making a homemade salve is easier than you think! We are sharing two recipes and a tutorial for making a homemade salve.
Peppermint Homemade Lotion Bars that only need FOUR ingredients to make!
Nutrient-dense foods, herbs and other natural remedies are some of the best ways to protect your family's health and the environment. Here's how to get started.
This homemade deodorant is my absolute favorite and perfect for sensitive skin. Plus it's easy to make and super effective it. Try it!
I want to share with you my new recipe for an antiseptic herbal ointment packed full of germ-killing properties that is sure to help all of us hippie-folk treat everyday minor cuts, scraps, burns, bumps, and abrasions. You can use this ointment just as you would a tube of that nasty chemical-laden, commercially-prepared stuff found in... Continue Reading
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I have a super embarrassing confession to share....ready for it..? A few weeks ago I was at a water park having a blast with my kiddos. ...
I don’t know about you, but I’m a fan of natural or organic skin care, but oftentimes I’m not a fan of the price. I like to know what I’m putting on my skin, or at least be …
It seems that a few bits and bobs from your kitchen cupboard could be more effective than luxurious and lucrative lotions and potions.
Combat dry hands and skin naturally with the nourishing fats and essential oils in these tallow hard lotion bars. They're super easy to make!
A 3-step plan for natural keratosis pilaris remedies. Moisturizing, exfoliating and staying hydrated are key to treating those annoying arm bumps!
Store bought deodorants that are truly non-toxic typically lose their effectiveness after a few hours. This homemade deodorant recipe really works!
Can you really make a first aid ointment out of a backyard weed and items in your pantry? Yes you can. This plantain salve recipe uses simple ingredients and
Grab this recipe for the best homemade germ fighting lotion! Part salve, part lotion, this DIY goodness will keep your immune system in tip top shape. Make some today!
The best essential oils for eczema, plus a healing homemade eczema balm made with raw honey, essential oils, and shea butter.
Creating your own ginger oil is an easy and cost-efficient way of reaping the numerous health and culinary benefits of this natural ingredient.
I love making homemade deodorant, and this clay, cocoa, and shea natural vegan deodorant is no exception. Maybe it’s because it’s one of those products that gets most tied up in notions of body insecurities and general marketing induced ridiculousness. … Continue reading →
Make your own scented deodorant with this all natural deodorant recipe from handcrafted lifestyle expert Lia Griffith.
Experts have revealed the ideal amount of beauty product to use, including keeping moisturiser to the size of a contact lens and only using a Berocca tablet size helping of sun screen.
Finally, a DIY self tanner that works! After much trial and error, we have a natural homemade self tanner recipe that works as it should.
Have you ever tried those massage bars that used to be so popular? Jeff bought me one for Valentine's Day many years ago and I really wanted...
This smooth, brightly floral scented deodorant is just lovely. It melts into the skin quickly and beautifully, leaving you ready to tackle your days stink-free. Because it doesn’t contain any wax it melts to a thin liquid when massaged into … Continue reading →
Every year or so I make a new batch of deodorant because the homemade stuff eventually stops working. The does its thing inside the tube instead of under your arms, and then all you really have left is a little … Continue reading →
Learn how to make your own DIY deodorant using all-natural ingredients and essential oils. Simple recipe with a free printable label!
Learn how to make homemade sunless tanning solution. There are many different recipes. These have no harsh chemicals and no funny smells.
These groundbreaking lipsticks, lotions and potions get results — on any budget. Introducing this year’s best beauty buys.
This homemade acne stick has just 3 ingredients but it'll zap zits in no time!
Ooooh a tincture. Stay with me here – don’t freak out and click away. Yes, I know tincture sounds like a scary word. It seems to come from the same medical era as bloodletting and leeches.
It's never been easier to make your own hydrating face serum and anti-wrinkle eye serum - all you need are a few natural ingredients.
Arrowroot powder benefits for skin and hair, including how to use it in DIY beauty recipes
Homemade coconut shampoo is the best thing ever. DIY shampoo is not only easy to make but much better for you too. No toxic chemicals or weird ingredients.
As Monk said, “It’s a blessing… and a curse.” That’s me and my enthusiasm for, well, many, many things. When I first started making body stuffs, I was instantly sucked into a swirling void of ingredients, and I wanted to … Continue reading →
I have always been one the have a difficult time calming down at the end of the night and getting a full rested night sleep. I guess that’s what happens when you always have a million things going thr
