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Soothing DIY Foot Scrub With Magnesium
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 …
DIY Natural Home Spa Kit
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 …
Wellnesse Products Review – Natural Toothpaste & Haircare That Works!
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 …
Silky Niacinamide Moisturizer
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. …
DIY Himalayan Salt Scrub Recipe + Tutorial
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 …
Natural Muscle Pain Relief Lotion Bars
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) …
Homemade Natural Body Wash
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 …
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh Lotion Bars
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, …
Mint Chocolate Lip Scrub for Deliciously Smooth Lips
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, …
How to Make Eyeshadow From Natural Ingredients
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 …
How to Find the Best Natural Skincare Routine for Your Skin Type
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 …
All-Natural Homemade Lipstick Recipe
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 …
5 Simple & Natural Detox Bath Recipes
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 …
Vitamin C & Witch Hazel Facial Toner Recipe
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 …
Homemade Conditioner for Hair (Natural DIY Recipe)
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 …
Homemade Anti-Itch Cream (Like Calamine Lotion)
With kids, skin irritations are a fact of life… especially during the summer when things like mosquito bites, poison ivy, and other insect bites can cause skin problems. Don’t let the lack of pink fool you… this homemade natural anti-itch cream is an excellent DIY replacement for calamine lotion and works in a similar way to relieve skin …
The Healthy Way to Wash Hair (& Why I Don’t Do It Daily)
Although I make my own homemade shampoo and even created a better-than-conventional shampoo and conditioner at Wellnesse, I don’t use them every day. How often to wash hair depends on several factors, but there are some big benefits to skipping the daily suds. Here we’ll explore why too much shampoo can damage hair, how often …
DIY Sugar Wax for Ridiculously Smooth Skin
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 natural DIY sugar wax and use it for smooth, radiant skin. What Is Sugaring? Sugaring, or sugar waxing, is the process of applying warm, melted sugar …
DIY Eyelash Growth Serum for Luscious Lashes
Big eyes and long eyelashes are a classic feminine trait and many women have gone to great lengths (pun intended) for them. I even made my own natural eye shadow recipe to accentuate mine. Unfortunately, many treatments like eyelash extensions and growth serums can cause allergic reactions, infection, or other problems. Never fear, there’s a …
Natural Tinted Face Lotion Recipe (Like BB Cream)
If you’ve been reading Wellness Mama for long, you know that I’m not a fan of using chemicals that I can’t pronounce to clean my house or rubbing them on my face, where they can be absorbed in just a few seconds. The logical extension of avoiding harmful chemicals is finding natural options for personal …
DIY Vitamin C Serum for Bright, Even Skin
Vitamin C serum is an anti-aging natural skincare ingredient often found in high-end beauty regimens. You can find this antioxidant in many moisturizers, lotions, and creams as well. Why all the fuss? And is it possible to make your own (much less expensive!) vitamin C serum at home? I’ve researched, experimented, and tried it out and …
DIY Pregnancy Stretch Mark Salve
Oh, stretch marks… I got stretch marks with my first pregnancy and have since gotten rid of them, even through five more pregnancies. Better yet, I haven’t gotten any new ones! I think it’s largely due to a healthy diet and lifestyle, but today I’m also sharing my stretch mark salve moisturizer I make. Don’t …
7 Natural Hair Removal Options That Work
Even though I’ve been known to use hair growth serum for healthier hair, there are some places hair isn’t welcome. There are plenty of hair removal options out there, from chemicals to shaving to electrocution. Here I cover natural hair removal options that work and are gentle on skin. What’s the Point? Before we talk …
Soothing and Brightening Turmeric Face Mask
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 …