Natural and simple homemade beauty recipes
The next time you’re feeling stressed, make this lavender Salve with beeswax for instant relief. I like to massage the pressure points on my wrists and behind my ears when I am feeling overwhelmed. The aroma is calming, while the salve itself is infused with all of the benefits of lavender. I especially love how…
As fall approaches, I have been on the hunt for the perfect seasonal lip balm. If you’re like me, you may also find that your lips become dry and cracked with the change of seasons. Although I found a wide variety of handmade and natural lip balms, I struggled to find the perfect pumpkin spice-inspired…
This article contains affiliate links. Please read our full disclosure page for details. Herb-infused oil is one of the foundational ingredients in botanical body care. By steeping completely dried herbs in a carrier oil, you can create a beautifully colored and naturally aromatic oil to use in salves, balms, body oils, lip products, and other handmade projects….
Our lips endure a lot—harsh weather, dehydration, and everyday wear can leave them feeling dry and chapped. A natural DIY sugar lip scrub is a simple yet effective way to exfoliate, hydrate, and restore your lips to their soft, supple state. This vanilla sugar lip scrub is easy to make, using just three natural ingredients,…
A healthy skincare routine often includes a toner, but many store-bought options contain unnecessary additives and chemicals. Making your own toner at home is a simple, cost-effective way to ensure that only natural, skin-loving ingredients are used. One of the best DIY options is a Green Tea and Rose Water Facial Toner, which is packed…
Each winter, my eczema would flare up, leaving my skin red, itchy, and irritated. Over-the-counter creams provided minimal relief, and I was reluctant to use harsh steroids. This was before I began studying herbalism and discovered the power of natural remedies. Early in my herbalist journey, I was introduced to calendula. This vibrant, sunny flower…
This article contains affiliate links. Please read our full disclosure page for details. Mugwort is one of those herbs that immediately feels at home in an herbal maker’s cabinet. In this project, I’ll show you how I infuse dried mugwort into olive oil and combine the finished oil with beeswax to make a simple, firm herbal salve….
Spring is a lovely time to refresh your beauty routine after the dry winter months. In 5 Herbal Bath & Body DIY Recipes for Spring, we’ve gathered five garden-inspired projects that bring botanical ingredients into everyday self-care. From fizzing bath bombs and a conditioning hair mask that may leave hair feeling softer and looking shinier…
This article contains affiliate links. Please read our full disclosure page for details. Crafting bath and body products at home can be a rewarding and personalized experience. The right tools are essential for creating high-quality, luxurious products. From measuring spoons to mixing bowls, having the proper equipment can make the process smoother and more enjoyable….
As the weather cools down, it’s easy to find yourself feeling under the weather with the onset of cold and flu season. Congestion can be particularly uncomfortable, making it difficult to breathe and sleep. This herbal facial steam combines dried herbs and essential oils that are known for their soothing properties, helping to ease sinus…
Are you craving a touch of luxury? Whip up this DIY rose infused oil for skin and hair! Simple ingredients elevate your self-care routine. Almond and olive oil pamper your skin with soothing moisture, and when used on hair, you will enjoy deep and long-lasting hydration. Rose petals and essential oil add a delightful fragrance…
The fragrant herb rosemary isn’t just a culinary delight; it’s a hidden gem in natural hair care. Traced back to ancient Rome, rosemary water has long promoted healthy, luxurious hair. Modern research suggests its potential to stimulate the scalp, potentially encouraging hair growth, while its invigorating aroma can elevate your self-care experience. The best part?…
Summer’s vibrant herbs aren’t just for culinary delights! They can also be transformed into refreshing and gentle floral waters, aromatic water, or, in the herbalist world, herbal hydrosols, perfect for pampering your skin and promoting overall well-being. But what exactly are hydrosols, and how do they differ from other herbal remedies? Keep reading to learn…
Dry, chapped lips are a struggle, especially during harsh weather conditions. While store-bought lip products like lip balms and lip glosses offer temporary relief, creating your DIY lip oil allows you to customize ingredients and ensure deep hydration for long-lasting results. This recipe focuses on two powerful carrier oils, castor oil and sweet almond oil, to create a deeply nourishing…
If you’re not in love with Calendula yet, you’re about to fall head over heels. Growing calendula (calendula officinalis) in our gardens has been so much fun over the years. Calendula has to be one of my all-time favorite plants to grow. It’s a great flowering herb for beginner gardeners to cultivate. Dried calendula flowers…
Autumn is the season of goldenrod (solidago), a final flowering herb of summer with bright yellow flowers and long, slender stalks. Their leaves hold a heavy herbal aroma cherished for their mood-uplifting qualities. Indigenous and nature-loving artists have long used goldenrod as a natural dye source. The bright flowers generate a shocking yellow color that…