Anti-Acne Oil Blend Recipe
I have struggled with acne all of my life. As a teenager I would stare disappointingly at my blotchy, uneven face in the mirror squeezing the angry red pustules…and pray for the day I would reach adulthood and have smooth, clear skin. Sadly, although I turned thirty a few days ago the acne problem has not gone away. I have frequented …
DIY Nourishing Salve for Aging Skin
One of my favorite songs, “Laughter Lines” by Bastille, was released when I was just shy of turning 40. I don’t normally take life-changing wisdom from rock bands, but these lovely lyrics really spoke to me, “I’ll see you in the future when we’re older And we are full of stories to be told Cross my heart and hope to …
DIY Face Serum for Aging Skin
When I was young I didn’t give a second thought to taking care of my skin. Because of too many hours in the sun and harsh acne treatments, my skin has paid the price. If I only knew then what I know now. But because I can’t go back to my twenties, I try to make better choices these days. …
DIY Oatmeal and Brown Sugar Exfoliating Facial Scrub
Sugar scrubs are one of the easiest ways to pamper yourself in the convenience of your own home. You may have tried some sugar scrub recipes already like this DIY Coconut Coffee Sugar Scrub or this Hydrating Body Scrub. These are awesome body scrub recipes, but today we are going to focus on your face. Why Should You Use A Facial …
DIY Whipped Tattoo Cream (Heals my New Tattoos)
I got my first tattoo when I was 20 years old. I had taken a long time to be very thoughtful and introspective about what it was that I wanted to be permanently inked into my skin. Now, back at age 20, I was not living a natural lifestyle…that way of life came when I was older, closer to the …
How to Make Essential Oil Blends for Personal Inhalers (plus a COUPON code!)
We’ve all had those moments; The days when it seems like nothing goes right. You sleep through your alarm and start the day in a rush. You can only find left socks, of course no right ones, while getting the kids ready for school. The toddler throws his oatmeal on your last clean shirt. You go to do laundry only …
DIY Essential Oil Reed Diffuser Air Fresheners
I love a home that smells amazing. I love to walk in, or through, the house and be either invigorated, energized, calmed or soothed by a wonderful scent. Before I started living a life from scratch I used to accomplish that with regular old not-good-for-you candles that came with a side helping of toxic chemicals. But now I know better, …
DIY Healing Boo-Boo Balm with Frugal Recipe Option
While many people see the new year as a fresh start, until this year it was always the end of summer for me. A new year, heading back to school, meant that I could cast aside the bad habits of summer and get back to basics and new habits. Over two years ago, these new habits included significantly reducing my …
DIY Face Wash Recipe (using the same soap you use to clean your bathroom)!
Yes, you did read that correctly! Today I’m bringing you a super simple (and effective!) DIY face wash recipe. …and yes, I use the same main ingredient in this face wash not only to clean my bathroom, but also to wash my laundry, clean my kitchen, and even keep my skincare retail store shelves and workspaces clean. Today we are talking …
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