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DIY Natural Sunscreen Lotion Recipe You can make your natural sunscreen using natural oils; some natural oils have great protection without the harsh chemicals that can be found in some store-bought sunscreens. Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide are two other natural ingredients used in natural sunscreen. What does Zinc Oxide Do? Zinc Oxide Powder 4oz/120g…
Homemade Bath and Massage Oil Recipes Homemade bath and massage oils are easy to make and you can scent them with your own favorite essential oils or fragrance oils. For an all-natural massage or bath oil you will want to use essential oils rather than fragrance oils.
Treatment for Rosacea When taking my aromatherapy course I had a friend ask me what the best treatment for Rosacea was and whether I could use essential oils to create a cream for her, I began to do research and came up with the best essential oils to use in a face cream to help…
Essential Oils for Healing Essential Oil blends can be beneficial with their healing benefits. Aromatherapy can be incorporated into your daily life, using essential oils that can be healing, soothing and up-lifting.
Shea Butter Skin Benefits Shea butter is an ivory colored butter that has a nutty smell and comes from the Karite Tree which is also called the Shea Tree. With its high concentrations of fatty acids and vitamins Shea butter has been reported to be a powerful skin softener and have considerable healing properties. Creamy…
Make a Lotion Bar Make your DIY lotion bars with this recipe. The Natural Cocoa butter contained in this bar is what has made it so popular, when this bar is applied to the skin, it melts very slowly moisturizing the skin with its proven moisturizing abilities.
Natural Dog Shampoo Recipe I’ve used so many dog shampoo’s on my dog over the years, and most of them left him with dry, flaky skin that was hard to clear up. Until I came up with my own Natural Dog Shampoo Recipe. Finally, I thought, “well, I had skin issues and made my soap….why…
Gardener Hand Soap Recipe This recipe is the perfect soap for the most avid gardeners. Made with 100% natural oils, a natural exfoliant, and essential oils picked out, especially for those gardening hands. I love gardening and don’t like to wear gloves, one reason is that I can never find a pair that will fit…
Grocery Store Soap Recipe I’m calling this soap the Grocery Store Soap Recipe because everything you need for this recipe can be bought at the grocery store. This is a great recipe for the person who is just starting out with soap making or just wants to make a small batch of soap for Christmas…
Rendering Fat Grandma’s Lye Soap was made with rendered fat; this fat would have come from goat, beef, pork or lamb. When making soap with animal fats; the fats will need to be purified first. This is done by rendering the fat, and it’s usually done when there are cooler temperatures outside. Late fall or…