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Conventional beauty products contain harmful chemicals and additives. These natural beauty recipes are alternatives to popular products and contain beneficial ingredients for your skin.
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 an easier way to get hydrated skin. This easy DIY hyaluronic acid serum whips up fast and leaves skin feeling silky smooth. What is Hyaluronic …
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, and healing clays. I’m not one to spend $125 to have someone else paint pumpkin on my face. But I thought this would be a …
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 it comes from) and customize it for your skin. This recipe is full of antioxidants and helps fight signs of aging and blemishes. What is …
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 it’s been around for thousands of years. Here’s how to use this simple, age-old remedy for stronger, healthier hair. The History of Rice Water Rice …
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 herbal face oil features skin soothing and anti-aging ingredients for amazing skin. I was blessed with the naturally oily skin that many of my relatives …
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 popularity lately, and it’s the product most often used for those popular beachy waves. It gives off surfer girl vibes. Many of the sea salt …
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 on the scalp. For those with a flaky scalp, oily scalp, or even if the scalp just needs a deep clean, a DIY scalp scrub …
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 make your own with natural ingredients. Kids and adults alike love them and they make a great gift. While they can cost up to $9 …
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 works! Chances are, you’ve probably experienced body odor at some point. I’m posting this because it was a touchy subject for me for a long …
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 way to tackle those heel callouses. I love using it to exfoliate feet, but it makes a good face and body scrub as well. The …
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 great way to get some self-care in and treat yourself with some kindness. These kits also make a great gift for Mother’s Day or for …
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, and even soap. As I shared these recipes, many people asked if it was possible to buy them instead of making them. These homemade versions …
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 niacinamide cream. This lightweight face moisturizer glides on smoothly and leaves skin feeling nourished. Niacinamide Moisturizer Skin Benefits Here’s a quick overview of niacinamide’s benefits. …
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 the homemade beauty products that are a staple in my home! Why Make a DIY Salt Scrub? Just the act of rubbing the skin helps …
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 favorites. I grab it after a workout or whenever I’m feeling sore muscles. Natural Muscle Pain Relief Lately, I’ve been relying on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) …
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 claims that these products would make my skin softer or tighter, smell great, help with acne, etc. I even had several different body washes I …
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 was curious about the purpose of the other two gifts. After I started studying herbal remedies and discovered how frankincense and myrrh were traditionally used, …
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 and tacky feeling that can go along with damaged lips. This DIY mint chocolate lip scrub helps gently exfoliate away dead skin cells for softer, …
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 how to make your own DIY natural eyeshadow in a variety of shades! Make Your Own Natural Eyeshadow These recipes use herbs, clay, and real …
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 the age-defying, wrinkle-reversing, acne-preventing claims of conventional products (but certainly easy to say no to some of the ingredients in them!). Below I’ll take you …
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 just eyeball the ingredients, which shows you how easy this recipe is to make! This homemade lipstick recipe mimics a creamy, full coverage lipstick and …
Nothing is more relaxing than a warm bath… except perhaps a relaxing warm detox bath that also helps cleanse the body in other ways. If you struggle with toxins or skin issues these natural recipes are a simple, easy, and inexpensive way to boost health. I’m always up for a warm bath, and these natural …
Finding a natural skincare routine can be tough. It often leads to strange things like washing your face with olive oil or making a face mask out of yogurt. It can be hard to find natural alternatives to some of your favorite conventional products, but this recipe is one that made the switch easy! How …
There are a lot of options when it comes to hair conditioner, even natural conditioners. While I like using this deep conditioning molasses hair mask, it’s nice to have something simple for everyday use on hand. This homemade conditioner is simple, convenient, and moisturizes dry hair naturally. What Does Conditioner Do? Before we start making …
