If you had told me a few years ago that I would be in my kitchen preparing my DIY beauty routine for the next day, I would have probably laughed really hard. Out loud. Not that long ago I was a drugstore beauty junkie. I loved nothing more than to try out different creams and …
Winter and my skin don’t get along. The cold, harsh winds make my skin look like parchment. And the layers of sweaters and blankets I use to protect myself from said cold winds make my skin itchy and my eczema flare up. Winter is a time for drastic skin measures. Winter is a time for …
This DIY vegan lip balm tutorial has been on my Blog Post To Do List for the longest time. I love using bees wax in my DIY Beauty recipes, like my hair wax pommade for example. Or my lip butter balm recipe, or any lip balm I’ve made for that matter. But I know a …
Whether you’re looking for a last minute gift idea and all the stores are closed, or you’re like me and the Holidays simply equal DIY season, this list has got you covered. For those of you who don’t like to DIY all of your presents, I’ve also included a few online options to shop from …
Now that it’s officially November, I wanted to share a tutorial with you to get you in the Holiday mood. This craft is Christmas in a bath fizzy. I present: Gingerbread House Bath Bombs! Take a deep breath in: can you smell the gingerbread spice? Isn’t it lovely? Video Tutorial: How to make Gingerbread Bath …
These bath bombs with frosting smell like chocolate and vanilla heaven. But that’s not even the best part about this DIY. This recipe is made with common bath bomb (and kitchen) ingredients. Even the frosting contains NO MERINGUE powder, NO POWDERED SUGAR and NO SOAP base. I use a different secret ingredient that I KNOW …
5 DIY Skincare Tips for Skin Health and Safety To keep the skin looking and feeling great, you need to be aware of certain facts and facets of skincare. In addition to that, you need to have the basic info regarding skin types and the ideal treatment for each. To that end, following is a …
I’ve been a bit obsessed with gemstones lately. Have you seen my Agate inspired Bath Salt Melts on the blog yet? Or perhaps you came for my Geode inspired Bath Bombs? Another crystal rock variety on my DIY wish list were classic gemstones, like rose quartz. And after tackling bath bombs and bath salt melts, …
These two ingredients go as well together in a honey cinnamon face mask as they do when included in some delicious desserts. Mix the two of them together in order to create a simple and effective skin treatment. Not really sure how to make this mask? Guest blogger Jordan will guide you through a few …
This activated charcoal jelly face mask kinda looks and feels like black slime. Okay, so maybe I’m not really selling this DIY tutorial to you, unless that’s a selling point for you of course ? But for someone who’s obsessed with crafts and beauty products, the fact that you can flip this face mask upside …
This recipe was inspired by one of my favorite breakfast/desserts: cinnamon rolls. And this recipe was inspired by one of my favorite tutorials on this blog: my vanilla latte lotion bars. When you put the 2 together you get CINNAMON ROLL LOTION MASSAGE BARS.
I am IN LOVE with this new Agate Bath Salt Melt tutorial. These little gems are inspired by the beautiful agate gemstone slices I’ve been seeing on Pinterest. This recipe is actually very similar to my Geode inspired Bath Salt Melts. The ingredients are the same, but the technique I used is very different and …
It’s been a while since I’ve shared a lip balm tutorial. That probably isn’t very noteworthy to you, but it is very noteworthy to me. Homemade lip balms were actually what started this whole blogging adventure for me in the first place. After being diagnosed with eczema I had to ban most store bought products …
Those of you who follow me on Instagram know I’m all about a healthy lifestyle these days. There comes a time in everyone’s life when you feel like you’re just not making the most of yourself. What happened to me was a very classic tale: the combination of seated college classes, bingewatching and chill had …
Today I’m sharing a DIY tutorial from Mollie, the creative brain behind Molliepop. Make sure to check out her blog for amazingly quirky and fun DIY tutorials and mouthwatering food art inspo.
Things I like about summer: feeling the sunshine on my face, holiday planning, sitting on my balcony until the sun sets. Things I don’t like about summer? One word: mosquitoes. Pesky little blood suckers. I’m happy to donate some of my blood. And I don’t mind the red bump as much. It’s the itch that’s …
At the start of summer I shared my Natural Beauty Essentials. And as you can tell, a lot of my staple products are DIY. Whenever you make your own Beauty Products you have to store them in the proper beauty containers. When I first started my DIY Beauty adventure I reused containers from store bought …
Last year I started a tradition on this blog: at the beginning of every season I share my beauty routine essentials for the weeks to come. After my beauty essentials for winter and beauty routine for spring, it’s now time to get ready for summer!
It’s the ultimate DIY Beauty Hack: take something you already have (preferably from your kitchen), add an equally easily accesible ingredient, and you have skin care magic. One of those magic DIY ingredients is Apple Cider Vinegar. It’s used in lots of different DIY Tricks for common beauty problems: from shining up your hair to …
You can easily make these Soap Dough Bars yourself at home! It’s a great summer activity with kids or teens to boost their creativity. And when your soap dough bars are ready they are fun to use and have around your home! My Pinterest feed has been coloring red, white and blue for days now. …
What does the sea smell like? Here’s a question I’ve never asked myself before. But when I was trying to pick out the right essential oil for this bath bomb recipe, it all of a sudden became a mind-boggling dilemma.
Have you always wondered how those beautiful geode bath bombs are made? Well, this is the tutorial that started it all! Remember my Geode bath salt melts? They are so simple and easy to make and the result is just phenomenal!Even if I say so myself, he he 🙂 Ever since the day I made …
Skincare doesn’t have to be complicated. Especially if you go au naturel.
Matcha lattes should come with a warning. Something like: acquired taste needed. Drinking matcha tea for the first time is like trying a new vegetable for the first time when you’re a kid. You have to try it at least a few times to appreciate it. Matcha is everywhere these days.
Here’s a list of 30 gift ideas for Mother’s Day. Some of them you can buy, and others you can DIY from the comfort of your own home. The choice is yours! This post contains affiliate links. I only recommend products that I personally love and would buy or have bought for myself or a …
This is probably the girliest DIY I ever made. And I LOVE IT. Ever since I saw the first Unicorn Macaroons pop up on Pinterest I knew I wanted to make my own bath bomb version.
Now that spring is in full effect I wanted to make a more cheerful version of my Hidden Black Bath Bombs. This seamingly plain bath bomb erupts into a rainbow of colors when you drop it in your bath water!
BEWARE: do not let these Bath Melt Cookies sit on your counter next to a glass of milk. An innocent passerby might mistake them for a batch of delicious chocolate chip cookies.
What smells like citrus heaven, is packed with sugar, and makes you think of spring? It’s a Key Lime Pie … Scrub Bar!
Easter is coming. Are you DIY ready yet? No holiday would be complete for me without a Bath Bomb recipe! For the occasion I swapped my trusty plastic Christmas ornaments for plastic Easter ones.
Is Spring FINALLY here? Last week I was still wearing 2 coats. TWO. COATS. And now all of a sudden it’s sweater weather. Not that I’m complaining. I was in need of a strong dose of sunshine. The thing I’m MOST excited about the weather changing is that I can change up my skin care …
Green clay, white clay, pink clay, brown clay. Clay comes in as many colors as it has benefits. I’ve been keeping my beauty routine quite simple lately. But with the weather changing I’ve noticed my skin’s craving a little more. A little more clay. Nothing cleanses out those pores quite like a clay mask!
This was supposed to be a Valentine’s Day Craft. I had the idea all ready in my head, all of the ingredients in my stash. I only needed 1 more thing: a flexible mold of about 5 inches. Turns out nobody bakes 5 inch cakes.
Scrambling for last minute Valentine’s day gift ideas? Or maybe you want to surprise your pals for a special Galentine’s day? Here I share a list of my favorite DIY Bath & Beauty tutorials to celebrate your favorite person and/or squad.
For me there’s the time before natural beauty remedies and the time after. Before was marked by eczema flares and oily t-zones. After introduced the era of balanced, healthy skin heaven. Needless to say I’m never going back again. There’s only 1 drugstore staple that has earned a permanent spot in my everyday skin care …
These cute looking pink petal bath bombs have a dark secret hidden inside. Learn how you can make these hidden black bath bombs at home. You can keep them all to yourself, or share them as gifts with family and friends. How about a Halloween sugar-free alternative for Halloween? Or the perfect anti-Valentine or Galentine …
Don’t bath salts look just like tiny crystals!? I was actually thinking of new massage bar ideas (with valentine’s day approaching and all) and all of the different ways you could give them texture. My mind was just wondering about salt when this vision of geode-shaped bars popped up in my head. The only problem: …
There’s the day you could never imagine doing it. And there’s the day you can’t imagine life without it. I’m talking about oils on your face. It’s the most luxurious, indulging feeling there is. And it makes your skin look DAMN GOOD too.
My first Bath Bomb recipe of the New Year! And what better way to kick off than with these rainbow colored Unicorn inspired Bath Bombs. These bath fizzies look like little unicorn droppings. Which weirdly makes them extremely cute. Watch the video-tutorial!
‘Tis the season to be making bath bombs! Why? Because of all the cheap bath bomb molds you can buy right now!
You can never go wrong with a handmade gift. Or you can. But even if you mess up, no one will have the heart to tell you.
Turn your favorite fall drink into LOTION BARS! This easy lotion bars recipe without beeswax is the perfect vegan alternative for your homemade massage bars. I’ve been obsessed with Chai lattes lately. Everywhere I take a “coffee break” I’m looking for the perfect Chai. A silky foam top with warming spices and sweetened with vanilla …
Winter is coming … And that means cold temperatures and harsh winds ahead. Not the best season for your skin. Luckily I have my DIY Beauty care packet all ready to go. I made my own Beauty essentials and you can too!
I’m a fall baby. Is it weird that my favorite season is spring? Now that it’s getting colder I just want to curl up on the couch with a big cup of Golden Milk and never come out from under the blankets.
With this easy step-by-step recipe tutorial you can make your own bath bombs without citric acid powder easy and cheap at home! A fun activity for a rainy day or when you’re bored during the summer months. I don’t have kids, but I can imagine this is a fun sensory play activity, as they can …
What fizzes, melts and smells of vanilla and cream? A birthday cake bath bomb melt of course! To make every bath a celebration I added bath bomb ingredients to these bath melt truffles for a slight fizz in the water. And as an added bonus I’ve found that the fizzing helps spread out the oils …
Note: this is my personal story with using hydrocortisone creams. Always seek professional medical advise before using or quitting medication. I am a recovering hydrocortisone cream addict. It’s probably one of the deepest, darkest secrets of The Makeup Dummy, but I used to swear by hydrocortisone creams.
Make your own zit zappin’ gel! You only need two simple ingredients: aloe vera gel and an essential oil with antibacterial properties, like tea tree oil.
Learn how to make this easy lavender room spray or pillow mist. Not only will the relaxing scent of lavender help you catch some Z’s. The scent of lavender can also help keep mosquitoes away! Mosquitos and I have 1 thing in common. We both hate the smell of citronella. The common ingredient in mosquito …
This is a fun twist on the classic DIY bath bomb recipe. If you’ve never made your own bath bombs before, I can not recommend it enough! It’s such an easy activity that once you’ve tried it, you’ll want to make them on repeat. DIY bath bombs are a lot easier to make than you’d …