Transform homegrown herbs and flowers into luxurious bath and body products.
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. Salves are a simple yet effective way to apply herbal-infused oils topically, providing a mess-free and long-lasting method for delivering herbal benefits to the skin. One potent herb for salve-making is mugwort, a traditional ally in women’s wellness. Known for its soothing and circulatory…
Spring is the perfect time to refresh and rejuvenate your beauty routine, shedding the dryness of winter and embracing deep hydration for your hair, skin, and body. In 5 Herbal Bath & Body DIY Recipes for Spring, we’ve rounded up five nourishing, garden-inspired recipes to help you glow from head to toe. From botanical bath…
So you’ve decided to build a home apothecary. Welcome to the wonderful world of keeping and storing herbs! Proper storage is one of the most important steps in creating and maintaining an herbal apothecary. Keeping your dried herbs and spices in airtight jars is essential for preserving their potency and freshness. Whether using the herbs…
This article contains affiliate links. Please read our full disclosure page for details. If you haven’t fallen in love with Calendula yet, get ready; you’re about to fall head over heels. With its vibrant, sunny blooms, Calendula is an excellent starter herb for budding gardeners and herbalists. This easy-to-grow annual ( Calendula officinalis) is a fantastic choice…
Yuzu, a citrus fruit native to East Asia and often found in Japan, is known for its unique aroma and high vitamin C content. Its invigorating scent, a blend of lemon, mandarin, and grapefruit, makes it a perfect ingredient for spa-like experiences at home. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through creating your own Yuzu…
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….
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure statement for details. As the chilly months approach, there’s nothing quite like a warm, soothing bath to relax and rejuvenate. This dried ginger bath soak is the perfect way to warm up and pamper yourself. Ginger’s natural heat-inducing properties make it an ideal ingredient for cold-weather…