Nothing is quite as refreshing as a pedicure during the hot summer months. But who has the time or budget to get one as often as we’d like? Not me! Thankfully we can all treat ourselves to a nice Cooling … Read More...
DIY: Homemade Laundry Detergent
Great Cakes Soapworks recently blogged about a Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe. She suggests using a recipe found at Modern Cottage, but replace the Fels-Naptha soap with some Great Cakes Soapworks Old-Fashioned Orange Essence Lye Soap.
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DIY: Bath Tea for Varicose Veins
DeShawn Marie shares a Bath Tea recipe for varicose veins on her blog. She notes that she is currently testing this recipe out, but would like to go ahead and share it to see if anyone else benefits from this … Read More...
DIY: Blue Man Cold Process Soap
Learn how to make this funky Blue Man Cold Process Soap with Soap Queen’s tutorial. Be sure to check out her videos regarding safety precautions and basic instructions, as well.
Vegan Beauty Recipes
As The Natural Beauty Workshop points out, one of the great things about making your own handmade skin and hair care products is that you can control what is or isn’t inside them. Their round-up of Vegan Recipes makes it … Read More...
DIY: Cooling Cucumber & Mint Body Oil
The Natural Beauty Workshop created a recipe for a Cooling Cucumber & Mint Body Oil that was designed with shaving in mind. The essential oils, Chamomile & Spearmint, will soothe & cool skin that may be irritated as a result … Read More...
DIY Spa Treatments
Going to a spa is a luxurious & time-consuming treat we can’t all afford. But, thanks to Olicious Life, we can treat ourselves to an indulgent spa treatment or two at home. Check out the DIY Spa Treatments posted on … Read More...
DIY: Realistic Ice Cream Soap
Denise from GoPlanetEarth.com posted a video tutorial on her blog showing how to create Realistic Ice Cream Soap. These soaps would be great favors at any party or shower or just a fun project to do with your kids this … Read More...
DIY: Cappuccino Milk Bath
I love the smell of coffee and cappuccino, so The Natural Beauty Workshop’s recipe for a Cappuccino Milk Bath really appealed to me. If giving as a gift, you can add a wooden scoop, a brown ribbon, and one of … Read More...
DIY: Aromatic Hair Care Oil
Lilith’s Apothecary shares a recipe for an Aromatic Hair Care Oil that is to be used for a deep conditioning application for dry or damaged hair.
DIY: Hydrating Body Oil
Melissa Maccalla shares a simple recipe for hydrating body oil at Spa Magazine. This oil, that is said to keep your skin smooth, supple, and smelling like a rose, is originally from Doris Sinnathurai, spa director at Four Seasons Hotel … Read More...
Do It Yourself! Natural Beauty
SELF magazine had a great article in the May issue titled Do It Yourself! Natural Beauty. The article lists at-home treatments for strong, shiny hair and healthy, radiant skin. For example, you can achieve shiny strands by combining 1 … Read More...
DIY: Handmade Salt Pouches
The Mother Huddle shares directions for creating Handmade Salt Pouches for the shower or bath. While bath salts are great, we don’t always have time for a long, luxurious bath. These pouches are perfect for combining both bath salt … Read More...
DIY: Sea Masque
BathBodySupply.com shares a recipe for a Sea Masque that is sure to rejuvenate your skin. Browse the blog for information regarding sales & other offers.
Martha Stewart Craft Projects
MarthaStewart.com is a great source for lots of bath & body projects that are perfect for Mother’s Day gifts or year-round. Here’s links to several projects that look terrific.
1. Homemade Grass Soap
2. Soap Cubes
3. Japanese-Motif Soaps
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Lip Smacking Goodness
Roxana shares instructions for creating your own lip balm on Lillyella’s blog. The only raw materials required are two teaspoons cosmetic grade, grated beeswax and seven teaspoons almond, olive or jojoba oil. There’s also an additional ingredient list in case … Read More...
Haircare & Growth Tips
Author sunstreeks shares a simple recipe for washing your hair with baking soda. According to the author, the mixture of baking soda & warm water will strip your hair of product build up & leave you with super clean … Read More...
Luscious rose cream recipe
Luscious Rose Cream from Make Your Own Cosmetics
submitted by HBN President Donna Maria
Luscious Rose Cream is made with some of my favorite ingredients including rose hydrosol and rose wax. You will not only love the way this feels … Read More...
Mango sugar scrub recipe
This mango sugar scrub, found on Make Your Own Cosmetics, sounds delectable!
Mango Sugar Scrub
by HBN Founder & President Donna Maria
This Mango Sugar Scrub combines fresh mango pulp and juice with mango fragrance and essential oil to exfoliate … Read More...
Sand candles
Find a tutorial on making these beautiful sand candles on that artist woman’s blog. The candles are very easy to make and are also a great kid’s craft, or just a pretty way to bring summer into your home!… Read More...