30 March 2015

Earth Day 2015 + Natural Chocolate Lip Balm Recipe

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April 22 is Earth Day, and we celebrate each year by volunteering at our town's recycling center as a family.  We help anyone who comes in needing assistance unloading their cars, and we talk to our kids abo…
26 March 2015

Best Hair Products for Fine Hair

These are the best products for fine hair to add volume and give you fuller looking hair.
I know what you're thinking: You have thick hair, you've told us!  What could you possibly know about fine hair?  And you are correct.  I do have thick hair.  
But for as thick as mine is, my mom's is that fine.  For the last several years, I'v…
25 March 2015

DIY Hair Mask for Dry Hair With Moringa Oil

A few months ago, I posted about an amazing skin and hair care oil called Moringa Oil. Morgina Oil is often called a super food because it has over 90 types of nutrients, including proteins, fiber, minerals, vitamins, anti-inflammatory agents, and amino acids. 
 The Moringa Oleifera plant is used for its flowers, seeds, fruits, roots, and leaves, …
18 March 2015

Muscle Rub Recipe with Cayenne Pepper and Peppermint

Thank you to InstaNatural for providing the peppermint essential oil for today's post.  As always, all opinions are my own. 
My husband has a bad back, so I made him this homemade muscle rub recipe to help him while he goes through treatment.  It warms slightly when you apply it to your skin, and it's just the right consistency for a gentle…
16 March 2015

Green Tea Face Mask Recipe

Most of the face mask recipes that I post are for one use.  This one is a little different because you make the powder and then add the liquid when you're ready to use it.  You can use cooled brewed green tea, aloe vera juice, or water to make your scrub.

The kaolin clay is very soothing, so it won't irritate your skin.  Milk powder nouri…
12 March 2015

List of Carrier Oils and Their Benefits + Free Printable PDF Chart

A list of carrier oils and their benefits for both your skin and your hair.  If you are making DIY bath and body or beauty products, this will help you choose the best carrier oil for your needs.
I've been posting a lot of recipes lately, and I hope you've been enjoying them.  When a recipe has a carrier oil, I give the one I used and somet…
09 March 2015

Rosemary Lemon Kitchen Soap Recipe

Thank you to InstaNatural for providing the lemon essential oil for today's post.  As always, all opinions are my own.  
This rosemary lemon kitchen soap recipe smells amazing sitting on a soap dish next to your sink, and it works hard to reduce cooking odors on your hands.  Use this after cutting onions or garlic to wash your hands, and you&#…
03 March 2015

Rose Salve for Dry Skin Recipe with Rosehip Seed Oil

This rose salve for dry skin uses rose oil and rosehip oil to moisturize even severely dry skin.  

Today, I'd like to introduce you to a new oil that you'll be seeing in future recipes.  Rosehip seed oil comes from rosehip fruit seeds.  

The oil is very high in essential fatty acids, so it's great for topical use on your skin.  It has vi…
02 March 2015

How to Make Rose Oil at Home

How to make rose oil at home from dried rose petals.  Choose your favorite carrier oil to make this wonderful oil to use as a natural moisturizer and in DIY beauty recipes.
When my husband and I started dating in early February several years ago, I told him not to get me roses for Valentine's Day.  In fact, I never expected to get flowers becau…