Step-by-step tutorials for natural skincare, oils, and salves.
These cinnamon and clove DIY shower steamers are fun and fast to whip up. They are the perfect way to warm up on chilly mornings and add a touch of essential oil aromatherapy to your days. Plus, they are fantastic homemade gifts that give a spa-like experience to anyone this holiday season. Spice up your…
How to make a Natural Herbal Face Steam for overcoming anxiety and finding calm. Pamper yourself and bid farewell to dry skin with a nourishing facial steam featuring a bouquet of floral botanicals and herbs! Facial steaming is a relaxing way to revitalize and deeply cleanse the skin. It’s a safe and easy way to…
Seasonal changes bring temperature fluctuations, which can negatively affect our hair health. Using heat tools too often, over-washing, and indoor heating can damage, create excess frizz, fade colored hair, or cause dry hair or dry scalp irritation. Fortunately, you don’t need to run out and buy another beauty product or pay for an expensive hair…
Do you love the Danish concept of Hygge (comfy & cozy), herbs, and books? Then you’re going to love meeting Anna Reisz of The Herbology Faerie. In our 50+ minute discussion, Anna and I explore her journey into herbalism and how she connected her passions of books, libraries, accessible learning, and a deep affection for…
One of the first DIY natural makeup products I ever made was a DIY Cacao Face powder from simple ingredients found in my kitchen. At the time, I had such sensitive skin that I couldn’t use store-bought makeup powders without risking painful breakouts or skin irritation lasting for weeks. Once I discovered how easy it…
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Rejuvenate your skin with a tulsi and clay face mask! Making a clay mask using one of the most amazing herbs—tulsi—is simple and fun. Tulsi, also called holy basil, is anti-inflammatory and is soothing to irritated or acne-prone skin. When you pair it with French green clay and Indian red clay, you can create this…
Give your skin a stunning autumn glow with a homemade sugar scrub featuring turmeric powder and ginger essential oil. Sugar scrubs are a natural and straightforward way to add exfoliation to your skincare routine. This recipe uses a dash of turmeric powder and a few drops of ginger essential oil to give the scrub a…
As the days grow shorter and the cold season sets in, naturally support your immune system with the power of elderberries and citrus juice. Non-alcoholic Elderberry and Citrus Immune Support Spritzer is easy to make and a tasty way to consume your daily antioxidants and vitamin C. In addition, this recipe is perfect for adults…
Sugar scrubs are an effective way to exfoliate your skin and keep it healthy. This brown sugar and cinnamon sugar scrub is also infused with cinnamon’s healing and nourishing benefits. Treat your skin to this simple yet elegant scrub, or give it as a gift! Benefits of Cinnamon I’m sure you have met this aromatic…
A home apothecary is an excellent way to help heal your body naturally. Fortunately, starting one isn’t as difficult as you might think! These apothecary basics will show you how simple it is to begin your own home apothecary for you and your family. Apothecary Basics: Why Have a Home Apothecary? A home apothecary gives…
For those exploring the world of medicinal herbs, quality, foundational herbal medicine books are a must-have. Through books, you can have the best information for your herbal journey right on your homestead bookshelf! I’ve put together a collection of the best herbal medicine books for beginners. What is Herbal Medicine? Herbal medicine is the practice…
When headaches strike, we love this simple and natural herbal infusion that soothes the discomfort of headaches and migraines. Keep reading to learn how to make our simple and natural headache tea that includes just three ingredients you most likely have on hand. Why Make Your Own Headache Tea? Making your home remedies for headaches…
Create handmade glycerine soap with dried marigold petals and small gemstones. Perfect for gifting and celebrating the season.
As a gardener who works in hard red clay, having a hand scrub to rejuvenate aching hands is a must and you are going to love this thyme and lemon garden hand scrub DIY! I’ve tried several commercial products and all were fine, but it wasn’t until I started making my own did I see…