You can make a DIY Pumpkin Enzyme Face Mask with only a few ingredients at home. Pumpkin enzyme masks are often used in spas for facials and many skin care companies sell pumpkin masks for at home use. It’s inexpensive and quick to mix up this DIY version. You will love all the skin nourishing […]
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How to Make St. Johns Wort Infused Oil
St. Johns Wort Infused Oil is one of my favorite oils to make every year. St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a flowering plant that has been used for centuries, primarily it is well known for its mental health benefits. Did you know it also has many benefits used topically on the skin? When used […]
How to Make Natural Homemade Sunscreen with Zinc
Homemade sunscreen is pretty simple to make with a few key ingredients. There are many reasons we should be concerned with commercial sunscreens due to the many harmful ingredients they contain. Some people even chose not to use sunscreen at all because of the lack of healthy options. Most people still want some protection while […]
How to Make Rosewater
Not only is homemade rose water pretty, it also smells amazing! You won’t believe easy it is to learn how to make rosewater at home. During May and June in the northeast, there are beautiful roses everywhere. If you are like me, you may wonder how you can preserve that wonderful color and smell for […]
Natural Deodorants That Actually Work
There are some healthy natural deodorants that actually work really well. Deodorant is one of the first products people want to switch to when starting on a toxin-free lifestyle. The thing is, no one wants the nasty chemicals in conventional deodorant but no one wants to be stinky either. I have been using natural deodorants […]
Homemade Herbal Bug Spray
Homemade herbal bug spray is perfect for you if you like to spend time outdoors hiking, gardening, swimming, and you don’t want to use harsh chemicals. No one enjoys the annoying buzz of a mosquito or worse, tick bites. Ticks are a big concern because of all the tick borne diseases. Ticks and mosquitos are […]
Natural Oils That Contain SPF
If you are interested in natural skin care you may wonder if there are any natural SPF oils. Sunscreen safety is a big topic. A quick search and some reading on the topic will show that many sunscreen products are not healthy and might even cause more damage then you were hoping to prevent. The Environmental Working […]
Get Rid of Dry Skin Without Petroleum
It is possible to get rid of dry skin without petroleum. If you have had dry skin your whole life you’ve probably been told to use petroleum products like Aquaphor, Vaseline, or Eucerin. While these products may seem to work, they are not really healing your skin and they contain potentially harmful chemical additives. Creams that contain […]