Following the events in June and the growing black lives matter movement I’ve been doing more research into black owned natural beauty brands. Initiatives like the 15 Percent Pledge are finally shining a spotlight on Black Owned Businesses. With this pledge, designer Aurora James calls retailers to match their representation of Black business owners to …
We’ve all been there. Even if you don’t drink alcohol, a late night out sweating in a dim-lit, badly ventilated room can wreck havoc on your skin. No need to stress though, this guide helps you cure hangover skin using all-natural methods. Inspired by my trip to Ireland, I wanted to write an article in …
There’s probably no pantry staple that has been studied more than honey for skin care. Here’s an overview of all the honey skin benefits that have been researched throughout the years. Honey is synonymous with sweetness, we all know that. But usually when you think of honey as being sweet what you’re actually thinking about …
Your local store might be out of stock. Or maybe you just want to make a non-toxic homemade hand sanitizer for you and your family. With these easy to follow tutorials you can make hand sanitizer at home with just a few simple ingredients. When it comes to keeping your hands clean and help ward …
If there’s one skincare issue that no one seems to escape from, it has to be acne. This gentle DIY Face Mask for Acne is an affordable and natural remedy to fight those breakouts! I love this acne face mask because it’s so easy to make and can be used on both oily and combination …
If you’re into making your own skincare products, like me, I’m sure you’ve come across emulsifying wax in a recipe before. Also, if you’re anything like me, you may have avoided using this strange sounding ingredient in your formulas. Until now! I’ve decided to face my ‘I don’t understand it, so I better not use …
If you’re serious about switching to clean skincare products, it’s time to get up close and personal with the ingredients lists on your bathroom staples. In this article you’ll learn how to read ingredients lists and why this matters. Beauty brands seem to have become experts in making bold claims about their products and the …
Have you always wanted to know how to make lip balm? It’s a lot easier than you might think! Within a few simple steps you can transform all-natural ingredients into your new handbag essential. If you’ve found your way onto this page you probably don’t need convincing. But just for fun, there are lots of …
These Build-a-Snowman Bath Bombs are inspired by the now already Classic Disney movie Frozen (and its sequel Frozen 2). Easy bath bombs like these make a thoughtful handmade present. Or even a great last-minute gift idea for Christmas or the Holidays. What’s more fun than a crafty afternoon at home during Christmas break. This DIY …
One simple recipe gives you two lovely homemade beauty products. Pour a teaspoon in the palm of your hand and massage this DIY bath and body oil into your skin with your fingertips. Or add a tablespoon in your bath water and let your mind drift away as you soak in this beautifully spiced bath …
Pumpkin Seed Oil is a great addition to your Skincare Routine. Its many benefits make this moisturizing oil an excellent choice for oily skin types, acne sufferers and mature skin. Most fruits and vegetables can only dream of the attention pumpkins get during Fall season. Come October 1st and everything, from your Insta-feed to your …
One PSL for my face, please! This Pumpkin Spice Face Mask is inspired by Fall, sweater weather and cozy moments curled up on the couch with a hot chocolate between your hands. The best part: it’s super simple to make, and sounds like the beginning of a recipe for a pumpkin pie. And with Thanksgiving …
You can easily make your own lip scrub at home with just a few kitchen ingredients. This Cranberry Sugar DIY Lip Scrub is the perfect gift idea for Thanksgiving or the Holidays! Cranberry powder and brown sugar make this lip scrub sound like a Thanksgiving dessert. The recipe is made with just 3 all-natural ingredients …
A yogurt face mask, a ground coffee scrub, a honey cleanser … using food items in DIY beauty remedies is no hot news. In this list, however, you’ll find homemade beauty recipes with a different ‘foodie’ twist. Instead of containing food items (albeit some natural ingredients are still food-grade or edible), this overview contains DIY …
Essential oils have gained so much popularity over the last few years. And with it the recipes for homemade beauty products with essential oils seem to have exploded.
DIY Skincare seems to become more popular every year. I’ve been making my own face and body products for over five years now and it seems more natural skincare blogs and recipes pop up every day! There are plenty of reasons why you’d want to go au naturel with your skin care routine: You heard …
This easy lotion bar recipe uses vegan friendly carnauba wax and is formulated to have a non greasy feel on your skin. Perfect for those hot Summer days! Now that temperatures are rising and sweat beads have become your permanent accessory, the last thing you want to do is slather thick, oily lotions on your …
When you think of Summer your mind might go straight to beach, sun and sand. But I have DIY ideas for the Summer on my mind. When I’m crafting, I get into this ‘zone’. I have some time alone with my thoughts, and at the same time I can give my mind some quite time …
Looking for a last minute 4th of July outift? This easy step by step tutorial explains how to make your own DIY 4th of July Shirt with upcycled and recycled materials for your best Fourth of July party yet! #4thofjuly #4thofjulycrafts #4thofjulyshirts
It has become a tradition here that I share at least one bath tutorial for the Fourth of July. Sure, the fourth is all about food, desserts and fireworks. But I know that any beauty crafter’s heart jumps at the idea of sneaking in a little soap craft for the big day. Full disclosure: we …
Spring is in full swing, but I’m already day dreaming about Summer. Especially about all the summer fruit you get to eat. A slice of watermelon as a quick snack, slices of kiwi and strawberries on top of your nice cream bowl … no season tastes as good as Summer. I’ve been wanting to make …
There’s no more luxurious feeling than massaging an oil onto your face. When you pick the right oils for your face you can make your skin look plump and refreshed in an instant. And if you add a hint of shimmer you’ll be glowing all day long. In this post I’ll be talking about the …
Today I have a guest recipe for you written by Katja from the lovely Wild for Nature blog. It’s a more advanced recipe that foams while it exfoliates your skin. Perfect if you want to take your homemade skin care to the next level. I can’t wait to try this recipe myself! Do you love …
Looking for inspiration for a luxurious at home pedicure? With this Foot Salt Soak you’ll transform your feet into beach worthy gems. Sandal season is upon us. But when your feet have spend most of their time in warm winter socks and pleather boots, like mine, you might not be ready to show them off …
This easy homemade body spray is made entirely of dry oils infused with lovely herbs and flowers. You’ll be surprised how easy this is to make at home!
This stick on/peel off DIY lip mask to plump your lips is inspired by all the lip mask patches I see popping up in beauty stores like Sephora and Ulta and on Instagram. Like the KNC Beauty All Natural Collagen Infused Lip Mask. With one important difference.
Finally, your bath bomb questions have been answered. I’ve gathered all the questions I have received over the years about making your own bath bombs. Trust me, there have been many. And I seem to be hearing a lot of the same questions on repeat. That’s why I’ve concocted this FAQ guide to help you …
Do you believe it’s a mission impossible to find good quality Vegan Makeup Products? Here’s a list of 7 effective Brands that are Vegan and Certified Cruelty-Free. All of the products below can easily be found online for affordable prices.
This guest post is written by Ashley for madewithoils.com. We love our pets. We consider them a member of the family, and we go to great lengths to keep them healthy and happy. Sometimes we treat them as we would a family member. Loving your pet is a good thing. But, you must remember that …
Take your DIY face masks to the next level! With just the right amount of eco glitter you can turn a functional but plain face mask into a fun selfie proof party mask. Just in time for the Holidays, this mask is a great way to prep for that all important feast or special event.
Stuck for Holiday Gift Ideas? Give your friends and family the gift of making their own Bath Bombs this year! This Bath Bomb Kit in a Jar is a creative gift for those you know who are just as creative as you are!
Not sure what to give your vegan friends this Holiday season? Show them you care, and make a personalized handmade gift you know is vegan-friendly. This list of gift ideas for vegan beauty products is a great place to start! The beginning of November is globally considered as the official start of the Holiday season …
Living a vegan lifestyle has become more and more popular over the last couple of years and if you follow me on Instagram (Check out @healthy.happy.ina if you haven’t already. I spend a lot of time there too and it would mean the world to me if you followed! 😄) you’ll see that I like …
Sure, Halloween is all about the costumes and the candy. But there are plenty of excuses you can pick from (as if we needed any) to make these Monster Eyeball Halloween Soaps! Place these googly eyed handmade soaps in strategic places in your bath room to get into the spirit of Halloween. Or you can …
Trick or treat? These eyeball bath bombs make a great candy alternative and a real treat for kids AND grown ups! They are obviously inspired by some of your store bought bath bomb favorites like LUSH Monsters’ ball. These eyeball bath bombs make the perfect gift for a Halloween party, a fun candy alternative for …
The best thing about making your own bath bombs? You can give them whatever scent you want. There’s a scent for every mood and every feeling. And if there’s one season that gives us all the feels, it’s fall. When Summer officially changed into Fall I was still in denial. The sun was shining, birds …
To say that I’m a little late to the DIY Slime party is quite the understatement. But here it is: my recipe for DIY Slime with Bubble Bath! This recipe is made without glue/borax/enter crazy ingredient here or any of those other strange ideas I’ve been reading about online.
Even if you’re new to DIY beauty, you must have seen a Clay Face Mask pop up at least once in your Pinterest, Facebook or Instagram feed. A Clay face mask is a great way to make an all natural DIY mask at home. But as easy as it might look, it can get quite …
You probably already know that eating dark, leafy greens is good for you. You know that they’re packed with nutrients and are great for getting vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. Did you know, though, that these benefits are especially great for your skin?
This recipe for how to make Bath Bombs foam is incredibly easy. Seriously, when you hear what the ‘magic’ ingredient is, you’ll probably face palm yourself. So here’s how this recipe came to exist:
You might be tempted to take a bite out of these Red, White and Blue Pops, but I wouldn’t do that if I were you! These fun color block melt and pour soap pops are incredibly easy to make and will brighten up any bathroom or kitchen! This Color Block Melt and Pour Soap tutorial …
Make your own unicorn body lotion with a few simple, natural ingredients. Who doesn’t love unicorns?!?!?! Seriously, unicorns can do nothing wrong. They are magical. Beyond cute. And they only leave glitter and rainbows behind.
This post about the benefits of essential oils for skincare is written by Trysh from Pure Path. I use essential oils a lot in my DIY beauty products, but my main motivation to choose one over the other is usually how much I love the scent. Each essential oil actually comes with its own set …
Finally, the recipe you’ve all been waiting for. A DIY Bath Bomb tutorial WITHOUT CITRIC ACID. Follow this easy recipe to make your own DIY bath bombs with cream of tartar.
A colorful Easter egg covered in a chunky coat of homemade golden “glitter”! That’s the best way I can describe these DIY Golden Egg Bath Bombs. This tutorial was inspired by the DIY Glitter Egg Bath Bombs I shared last year (or was it 2 years ago already?).
Looking for some fun Spring decor? Some Mother’s day inspiration, a creative Birthday present or an easy teacher appreciation gift? How about an original Easter Craft activity? ? This fun spring inspired DIY tutorial has got you covered.
Where I live we don’t celebrate St Patrick’s Day that much, but I’ve always thought it was such a fun and colorful holiday! In honor of this Irish tradition, I’m sharing a DIY Hidden Rainbow Bath Bomb recipe with you today.The perfect gift or craft idea to share with your kids, your guests or yourself! …
Bath Bombs that Fizz AND foam??? Let me introduce you to the Bubble Bar Bath Bomb. Yep, it’s a thing. And they’re actually pretty easy to make! First of all, Happy Valentine’s Day beautiful people! For me, celebrating the day of love does not mean spending it with your partner du jour necessarily. For …
The lenghty ingredient list. The unpronounceable ingredients. There have been many things that kept me from making my own bubble bars. Until I figured out this recipe. You only need 2 simple ingredients to make these easy bubble bars. And you probably already have those ingredients somewhere in your home right now.
Here it is, my second DIY tutorial for Valentine’s Day. And it’s an easy one. Seriously, these bubble bath salts require zero effort and can be made in under 5 minutes. You only need 2 ingredients that, if you’re anything like me and love to take long excessive baths, you probably already have in your …