Next on my DIY journey is mascara! I based my version off of ThankYourBody’s mascara post. I had to make some modifications as I had an aloe plant, but couldn’t squeeze out enough gel to equal what is called for in the recipe. Instead, I split each leaf down...
DIY Skincare
DIY Hand Cleanser Gel
I have tried soooo many recipes for a nice, sudsy hand wash. The problem is that while all of them worked well, they were all too watery or were too difficult to get in a good consistency. I tried one with coconut oil and it was ok in the...
Whipped Shea Body Cream
I was gifted a jar of whipped shea cream recently. I have made my own body butter for the past year or so and love it, but I really loved the light texture of the whipped one I received. I decided to make my own and first round results...
DIY Liquid Castile Soap Recipe
Ingredients 1 bar of castile soap 2 quarts (8 cups) of boiling water Equipment A large kitchen or vegetable grater A bowl or pot large enough to hold 2 quarts Directions 1. Chop the bar of soap into small pieces. 2. Pour boiling water into a bowl. 3. Add the...
DIY Liquid Hand Soap
Ingredients ½ cup Liquid castile soap (recipe) ½ cup water 1 Tbsp light oil (such as grapeseed oil) 20 drops essential oils ( 10 drops of any with antiseptic/antibacterial/disinfecting properties such as tea tree, naouli, holy basil, plus 10 drops of other oils of your choice) Instructions In a...
Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe gel skin care: Aloe vera gel is an important part of your natural and herbal “medicine” shelf. The leaf juices of the aloe plant have important medicinal uses: Why is aloe vera so good for wound healing? It has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral compounds that help prevent wound...
Homemade Deodorant
2 Tbsp grated beeswax or beeswax beads 4 Tbsp coconut oil 1 Tbsp shea butter 4 tsp clay (Kaolin clay is very light colored, Bentonite is good too, but is darker and can stain.) 20-25 drops essential oil (carrot seed, ylang ylang, rosewood) Empty deodorant container Mix coconut oil and beeswax...
Herbal infused oils
To make herbal-infused oil: Heat water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil Pour a cup of oil in a glass canning jar (Jojaba, almond and grapeseed oils are good because of their low scent, but coconut oil* has a creamy texture and a stronger scent which is...
DIY Body Butter
I am all about finding new recipes to replace store-bought health and beauty products. I love my essential oils, but only want to use them when I have a specific health need. For everyday use I have started to use infused oils as they aren’t nearly as potent. This...
DIY Foundation / Sunscreen
I love, love, love this “recipe”! It is a combination of two DIY skincare products from other blogs that I really love! I combined my favorite DIY sunscreen (compliments of Wellness Mama) with my favorite DIY foundation from Live Simply. Long Version… (click here to jump straight to the...