During the dry winter months, I really enjoy using a homemade medicated lip balm more than anything else. The cooling sensation, healing essential oils, and moisturizing butters and carrier oils make for the perfect protectant and healing combo. Lately, I’ve been messing around with a few new ingredients in order to achieve a consistency close […]
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Lavender Rosemary Eyelash Growth Serum
I’ve always been fascinated by the many eyelash growth serums available nowadays, but never felt like forking over the fifty-plus dollars in order to get those long luscious lashes I’ve always wanted. I always thought those products were so overpriced, and some of them are even known to change your eye color to a muddy […]
Lavender Orange Bath Bombs
One of my favorite DIYs has to be making bath bombs and it’s been far too long since I’ve made them. If you’re anything like me, taking at least one night a week to fully enjoy a luxuriating bath is key to keeping stress levels at a manageable level. Include a beeswax candle, spa music, […]
Chai Rose Lip Balm
Here in Southern California, we don’t get those wet winters like most places. Instead, we get bone dry weather that sucks ever ounce of moisture from your skin. Lately, it just seems like the days just get dryer and dryer to the point where I carry around a tube of lip balm like it’s an […]
Thin Mint Lotion Bar Stick Recipe
One of my favorite things to use when winter’s dry weather settles in is a good lotion bar. One of my least favorite things to use when winter’s dry weather settles in – is using a good lotion bar. “What do you mean?”, you might ask? Well, for those of us who have used lotion […]
DIY Winter Forest Shave Oil
I used to be one of those people who stocked up on everything pine infused as soon as holiday items hit the shelves, but in the last few years I’ve slowly made the switch to more natural homemade versions of my favorite forest scented products. Not only can I save money while still enjoying the […]