Category Archives: Skin Care

What to do if you get Lye on your skin?

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Tes

How to Neutralize Lye I’ve been making soap for many years and am very cautious when it comes to lye, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t experienced the affects of a lye splash on my skin.   It hurts!

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Winter Skin

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Tes

The winter months can get very cold, sucking the moisture out of the air and leaving us with a very dry environment. This dry environment can be hard on our skin. Now when you add the winds, freezing temperatures and … Continue reading →

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Get Rid of Head Lice

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Tes

Head lice those dreaded tiny insects that almost every child seems to have at one time or another, there are ways to get rid of these nasty creatures naturally and learn some other home remedies. How to get rid of … Continue reading →

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Roses – the benefits of Roses are many

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Tes

Wild Roses grow like weeds in the area we live in, I pick the rose hips every year and make infused oils for soaps and lotions and jellies and purees for a food source during the winter. Rose hips are … Continue reading →

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Benefits Charcoal Soap

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Tes

Black Soap (Charcoal Soap) It sounds bizarre, but activated charcoal is used in natural soaps and cleansers all over the world and has a number of different benefits. It has been used for thousands of years by many cultures. Most … Continue reading →

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Dead Sea Mud Benefits

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Tes

Dead Sea Mud and its Benefits to Us The minerals that are found in the Dead Sea are known to improve the health and appearance of skin. The mud and salt from the Dead Sea have very high concentration of … Continue reading →

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Deet Free Insect Repellent

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Tes

DEET Free Insect Repellent The spring and summer months are a great time to get outside and enjoy mother nature. But getting bit by mosquitoes can make you want to stay inside. Most people reach for the most popular insect … Continue reading →

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Natural Cures for Eczema – what type of eczema do you have?

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Tes

Are you looking for homemade Natural cures for eczema?   Do you suffer from this skin condition or wonder what it is? Eczema is a general term for many types of skin inflammation, also known as dermatitis. The most common form is … Continue reading →

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Coconut Oil and Skin Care

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Tes

Coconut Oil – and skin care. A great natural oil that has antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The finer the grade of oil the better the properties.  100% raw cold pressed virgin coconut oil has the finest grade.

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Best All Natural Sunscreen

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Tes

  There are some really good All Natural Sunscreen on the market now.  You don’t have to put chemicals on your body or face to block the suns rays from damaging your skin. There are many natural oils that are … Continue reading →

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