Magnesium Lotion For Better Sleep (and Healthier Skin)
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I’ve posted before about how to make your own magnesium oil. But I wanted to come up with something that was a little more moisturizing and even more skin nourishing.…
Beauty
Conventional beauty products contain harmful chemicals and additives. These natural beauty recipes are alternatives to popular products and contain beneficial ingredients for your skin.
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Natural Tinted Lip Balm Recipe
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This natural tinted lip balm is a nourishing part of any skincare routine. Kiss dry lips goodbye and add a little shimmer to your day. This DIY is a great…
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Bronzing Lotion Bars For Glowing Skin
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Lotion bars are one of my favorite DIY beauty products. They’re compact, easy to travel with, and fun to make. I’ve created quite a few variations on my regular lotion…
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Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum DIY
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Hyaluronic acid serum (HA) has gained popularity lately for its amazing ability to improve fine lines and prevent dryness. While you can get HA fillers injected by a dermatologist, there’s…
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Hydrating Pumpkin Spice Face Mask
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I recently saw an ad from a local spa about their “pumpkin spice spa experience for Fall.” That included a pumpkin spice face mask treatment with ingredients like pumpkin, honey,…
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DIY Bakuchiol Serum With Babchi Oil
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Bakuchiol serum is increasing in popularity with more and more brands adding it to their skincare products. You can make your own an all-natural version with babchi oil (the plant…
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Rice Water For Lustrous Hair
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While our family doesn’t eat a lot of rice and other grains, they can still have their uses. Rice water for natural hair care may be trending on TikTok, but…
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Herbal DIY Face Oil
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There are plenty of retinol creams and conventional skincare products promising greater skin. But these often contain ingredients I don’t want on my face or in my body. This DIY…
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DIY Sea Salt Spray For Hair
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Second to Dry Shampoo, sea salt spray is probably my most used hair product, and it’s also super easy to make yourself! Sea salt spray or beach waves spray has gained…
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DIY Scalp Scrub For Healthier Hair
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As a busy mom, there are some days when I live off of dry shampoo and coffee. Over time though, hair care products (like dry shampoo) can cause a buildup…
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Homemade Bath Bomb Recipe (Great DIY Gift!)
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There’s something incredibly relaxing about a warm bath, and this homemade bath bomb recipe makes it even better! There are thousands of bath bomb options available, but it’s easy to…
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How to Make Natural Deodorant
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Today, I tackle a subject that no one really wants to talk about: body odor. Of course, I want to use a natural deodorant, but I also want something that…
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Soothing DIY Foot Scrub With Magnesium
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I’m pretty sure my husband can set some records for cracked heels. While I’ve created a cracked heel salve for him, a DIY foot scrub with magnesium is another good…
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DIY Natural Home Spa Kit
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As a busy mom, I don’t always have the time to go to the spa. Ok, I almost never go to the spa! Creating an at-home spa kit is a…
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Wellnesse Products Review – Natural Toothpaste & Haircare That Works!
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Years ago, I started making my own personal care products because I couldn’t find ones with clean ingredients that worked well. I made natural toothpaste, DIY natural shampoo and conditioner,…
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Silky Niacinamide Moisturizer
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Niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3) is a powerhouse ingredient for fighting inflammation and signs of aging. One of the best ways to harness its skin benefits is with a…
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DIY Himalayan Salt Scrub Recipe + Tutorial
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Looking for smoother, fresher feeling skin? This Himalayan salt scrub DIY is easy, simple, and great for exfoliating away dead skin cells. Body scrubs like this are just one of…
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Natural Muscle Pain Relief Lotion Bars
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I love to use lotion bars as a simple way to moisturize and nourish my skin because they are easy to customize. This natural muscle pain relief version is one of my…
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Homemade Natural Body Wash
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When I played soccer in high school, I spent a lot of money on fancy body wash products (and fancy personal care products in general). I bought into all the…
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Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh Lotion Bars
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Growing up, I remembered hearing the Christmas story and the gifts the wise men brought. I wondered what the significance of frankincense and myrrh were. Gold seemed obvious, but I…
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Mint Chocolate Lip Scrub for Deliciously Smooth Lips
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Winter weather means cold air and, for many of us, chapped lips. I like using sugar lip scrubs (like a sugar cookie lip scrub) to help eliminate the excess skin…
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How to Make Eyeshadow From Natural Ingredients
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Over the years I’ve come up with plenty of natural makeup options. While I’ve already shared some of my simple eye makeup recipes here, this article gives more details on…
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How to Find the Best Natural Skincare Routine for Your Skin Type
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It seems that (especially for women) switching from regular skincare products to natural versions is one of the toughest natural living steps to take. It’s hard to break free of…
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All-Natural Homemade Lipstick Recipe
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I’ve been making natural lip balm, lipstick, and chapstick recipes for years, although it took me a while to actually get it to the point of a recipe. Typically I would…