Category Archives: Skin Care

Soap Making Safety

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Tes

One of the most important parts of making soap is safety, some of the safety supplies needed would be… Continue reading →

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Soap kills viruses – yup that’s right! Plain old ordinary soap kills viruses and actually works better than disinfectants because ordinary soap destroys the viruses’ structure. Soap is the best thing to use in the fight against viruses but when … Continue reading →

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Hand Sanitizer Recipe

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Tes

Hand Sanitizer During the covid time, there was a shortage of hand sanitizer so I wanted to find something for our family to use. After doing research and reading WHO Recommended Hand Rub Formulations I found this recipe that you … Continue reading →

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DIY Natural Sunscreen Lotion Recipe

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Tes

DIY Natural Sunscreen Lotion Recipe You can make your own 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 … Continue reading →

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Dry Skin Care Products

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Tes

Skin Care Products to help Dry Skin With so many skin care products on the market it often gets difficult to decide what to use. Everyone has different skin, dry, oily, sensitive, young and aging. You can choose from many … Continue reading →

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My Best Rosacea Treatment

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Tes

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 … Continue reading →

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Whipped Shea Butter Recipe

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Tes

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 … Continue reading →

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Deet Free Insect Repellent

Posted on May 3, 2019 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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Essential Oils that Repel Ticks

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Tes

Essential Oils that Naturally Repel Ticks A great tick repellent for humans Avoid Lyme disease from Ticks with Essential Oils You have probably heard that a tick bite can lead to contracting Lyme disease, but researchers are also learning that ticks can also … Continue reading →

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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! There are … Continue reading →