Calendula Infused & Naturally Tinted Lip Balm DIY
 I remember obsessively using and collecting lip gloss as a mature middle school student. My friends and I would swap colors, constantly pick out new selections, and we wouldn’t be caught without at least one lip gloss on our persons. Time hasn’t changed me too much. I still love carrying one of those little tubes around. What has changed though …
Calendula-Hula-Who!?? (and why YOU should know)
Well, it looks as though old Punxsutawney Phil got it wrong this year. Where I’m located, I think that we are in for a late start to spring. Bummer. On a positive note, this gives me more time to get my garden seeds started inside, seeing as how I waited until today to place my order. Oops. I’ve been putting a …
Homemade Herb-Infused Hand Lotion (for hardworking hands)
Just because you work hard, your hands don’t have to show it. This herb-infused homemade hand lotion is the perfect way to soothe hard working hands. It’s not as heavy as a body butter or healing salve, so it doesn’t leave your hands feeling overly greasy. Certain herbs promote healthy cellular regeneration. Add some skin nourishing butters, a little water …
Soothing DIY Foot Bath Recipe
A foot soak is the perfect way to soothe tired, achy feet. The right combination of herbs and essential oils will help relax the muscles, leaving feet feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. The therapeutic benefit of foot soaks often extends beyond the feet; relieving excess tension over the entire body. They also have the ability to calm an anxious mind. To prepare …
Anti-Aging Night Cream Recipe
I’m not that old, but I’d still like to get a head start on fighting aging, especially when it comes to my face. What you eat plays a big role in skin health, but you can also use healthy skincare products to help (like Scratch Mommy Founder Jess’s Pronounce Skincare line products). Fight wrinkles and promote youthful, smooth skin at …
Herbal Glycerites For Skincare (How and why to make non-alcoholic herbal tinctures)
Every now and then an herbal skin care product will call for the use of vegetable glycerin. This clear, sweet liquid helps smooth, soften, and protect skin. It’s perfectly wonderful all on its own, but we can increase the healing properties of that glycerin by infusing it with herbs before using it in all those DIY recipes. Let’s talk herbal …
Grow A Skin Healing Flower Garden
Spring is here and many of us are turning our thoughts to gardens full of beautiful flowers, delicious fruits, and tasty vegetables. In all that planning, designing, and planting don’t forget to include flowers that are not only beautiful, but also healing and useful to the skin. Take time to create and grow a skin healing flower garden so that later …
What Are Herbal Liniments (and a soothing muscle liniment recipe)
What are Herbal Liniments? Unlike a tea made with water or an extract that’s a concentrated, alcohol-based preparation designed for internal use, a liniment is a topical preparation of herbs that soothe and comfort the skin or muscles. Many herbal liniments use witch hazel extract as a base, but they can also be made with rubbing alcohol, apple cider vinegar, or …