Homemade Bath Bomb Recipe (Great DIY Gift!)
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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…
Beauty
Conventional beauty products contain harmful chemicals and additives. These natural beauty recipes are alternatives to popular products and contain beneficial ingredients for your skin.
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How to Make Natural Deodorant
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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…
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Soothing DIY Foot Scrub With Magnesium
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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…
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DIY Natural Home Spa Kit
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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…
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Wellnesse Products Review – Natural Toothpaste & Haircare That Works!
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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,…
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Silky Niacinamide Moisturizer
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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…
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DIY Himalayan Salt Scrub Recipe + Tutorial
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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…
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Natural Muscle Pain Relief Lotion Bars
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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…
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Homemade Natural Body Wash
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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…
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Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh Lotion Bars
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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…
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Mint Chocolate Lip Scrub for Deliciously Smooth Lips
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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…
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How to Make Eyeshadow From Natural Ingredients
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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…
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How to Find the Best Natural Skincare Routine for Your Skin Type
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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…
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All-Natural Homemade Lipstick Recipe
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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…
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5 Simple & Natural Detox Bath Recipes
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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…
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Vitamin C & Witch Hazel Facial Toner Recipe
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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…
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Homemade Conditioner for Hair (Natural DIY Recipe)
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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…
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Homemade Anti-Itch Cream (Like Calamine Lotion)
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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…
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The Healthy Way to Wash Hair (& Why I Don’t Do It Daily)
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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…
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DIY Sugar Wax for Ridiculously Smooth Skin
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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…
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DIY Eyelash Growth Serum for Luscious Lashes
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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…
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Natural Tinted Face Lotion Recipe (Like BB Cream)
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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…
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DIY Vitamin C Serum for Bright, Even Skin
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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…
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DIY Pregnancy Stretch Mark Salve
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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…