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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.
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, 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 scrub …
Winter weather means cold air and, for too many of us, chapped lips. I like using sugar lip scrubs (like a sugar cookie lip scrub) to help get rid of 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 …
I make a lot of my health and beauty products, so body butter like cocoa butter and shea butter are staples in my home. But we can use other body butters that have their own set of benefits for hair and skin in these products. Mango butter is my new favorite body butter to experiment …
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 …
Sugar waxing is one of the few uses for white sugar I can get behind. Sugar scrubs come in at a close second. Here’s how to make your own sugar wax and how to use it for smooth, radiant skin. What is Sugaring? Sugaring, or sugar waxing, is the process of applying warm, melted sugar …
Maybe you’ve heard of a honey mask, and you’ve probably done a yogurt mask at some point. But let me introduce you to a turmeric face mask. Rich in antioxidants this mask helps reduce inflammation, tame acne, and improve skin tone. Turmeric Face Mask Turmeric has many uses, but it’s most famous for its ability …
Take a hot soak in the tub with these rose bath melts to help melt away stress! Unlike bath bombs which are fizzy and refreshing, bath melts are full of rich oils for smoother skin. These are a great way to pamper yourself and also make a great gift for Valentine’s Day… or just because! …
Coffee doesn’t just have to perk up your morning, it can also perk up tired eyes! Infused with real coffee, this coffee under eye cream features nourishing antioxidants, butters, and oils. What Causes Dark Circles Under the Eyes? Before we go about fixing a problem, it helps to understand why it happened in the first …
You probably brush your hair, and your teeth (hopefully with natural toothpaste), but do you brush your skin? And why would you? This practice has been gaining popularity lately and with good reason. I’ve even noticed “dry brushing” as an offering on the menu at spas in hotels. Dry brushing has many potential benefits, from …
My other half has thick hair, which means most conventional shaving products irritate his skin. I’ve been making homemade shaving options for him for years now. A DIY aftershave is the perfect way to follow up a natural shave routine. This homemade aftershave tightens pores, soothes irritations, and softens skin. Make DIY Aftershave With Natural …
Who doesn’t love the smell of warm gingerbread cookies baking in the oven?? Well now you can have the same comforting aroma in this gingerbread body scrub. It’s versatile, great for skin, and smells amazing! Tip: A homemade scrub makes for a thoughtful DIY Christmas gift! These can be packaged in cute jars with a …
While we all know that the sugar in traditional sugar cookies is detrimental to our health, you can still get all of the flavor of homemade cookies with this fun lip scrub recipe. It tastes and smells just like a sugar cookie. Even better though, it will exfoliate and nourish your lips, without putting a dent …
What’s an ancient remedy for hemlock poisoning, used by Cleopatra, and burned in some churches? If you guessed frankincense, you got it right! Resin from this tree has been used in skincare, medicine, and religious ceremonies for thousands of years. This tree’s soothing and clarifying properties make it the ideal ingredient in frankincense face cream. …
Are you tired of your eyes looking, well…tired? You’ll find plenty of conventional eye creams that promise more youthful-looking skin. However, this DIY shea butter eye cream delivers the naturally protective benefits of shea butter, without a hefty dose of harmful chemicals on the side. Skipping harmful ingredients is just one benefit of choosing a homemade …
Rose water is not only beautifully fragrant but extremely versatile. It has an extensive range of uses including facial toner, hair perfume, cooling mist, and linen freshener. Rose petals are edible and rosewater has a place in the culinary world as well. I use rose water to replace some or all of the water in …
For those of us who aren’t able to escape to a spa for relaxation on a daily basis (or even occasionally), these do-it-yourself face mask recipes are a great solution for giving skin a nourishing, moisturizing boost. Even better, they are all made from completely non-toxic ingredients… in fact, you can eat most of them …
I’ve been a fan of coconut oil for a really long time. It is a highly nourishing oil with hundreds of uses, and lately I’ve run across many sources touting the benefits of coconut oil for hair. It can certainly be beneficial for certain hair types when used correctly, but many sources recommend using it in …
Let’s face it: no matter how au naturale we are, most of us still want to walk out of the house with bouncy, gorgeous hair. Unfortunately, this effect most often requires the help of damaging heating tools like blow dryers, curling irons, and straighteners. If you’re no stranger to these tools, you probably use some …
When you think about how to shrink pores naturally, images of face masks and scrubs may come to mind. With so many remedies out there, it’s hard to know what’s actually effective, and what’s hype. Firstly, we need to look at what causes enlarged pores so we can get to the root cause and have …
If you’ve been a Wellness Mama reader for a while now you know that I’ve used coconut oil for everything from cooking to skincare to digestive help. Another of my favorite oils is argan oil. Argan oil benefits include skin, hair, and face support and can be used in many ways. What Is Argan Oil Argan oil …
Along with homemade shampoo and DIY dry shampoo, I’ve spent hours and hours experimenting and formulating natural hair dye recipes. My family is used to my kitchen experiments, but this one came with its fair share of laughs as I walked around with some concoction of herbs on my head for weeks! I’d experimented with …
My awesome friend Lauryn, host of The Skinny Confidential, is guest posting today! She’s the person I go to for all things skin care and lately she’s introduced me to the benefits of regular lymphatic facial massage. She’s such a pro, so thank you Lauryn for sharing your tips! Hello Wellness Mama community! I couldn’t …
A delicious chai tea latte is one of my favorite things to drink, but the same spices also make for a great chai sugar scrub. This warming scrub boosts circulation, improves skin tone, and smells amazing! Exfoliation: More Than Skin Deep We hear it all the time, but why is exfoliating so helpful? It’s more …
