Winter is for self-care and soothing the body. Taking time for yourself. And sharing handcrafted gifts with loved ones, so they can have a spa day, is a gift with love. Each batch whips up quickly. Tuck a pretty wooden measuring spoon with it, for easy sprinkling in the soak basin. If you are local… Continue reading Peppermint and Tangerine Foot Soak
Tag: Body Products
Eucalyptus and Lavender Epsom Bath Salts
I created this eucalyptus and lavender epsom bath salts blend for a neighbor recently. Both her and her mother suffer from eczema, as does my youngest child. One recommendation you often hear is taking baths versus showers. Don't go for super hot water though, that can make sensitive skin worse. Epsom salts are well proven… Continue reading Eucalyptus and Lavender Epsom Bath Salts
Handcrafted Peppermint Coconut Toothpaste
Making your own toothpaste is an easy project to try your hands it. Rich with essential oils and coconut, the smell will wake you up. As for the science behind natural toothpaste, I will let the reader make their own decisions on that one. I don't wear my tin foil hat too tightly 😉 Peppermint… Continue reading Handcrafted Peppermint Coconut Toothpaste
Natural Essential Oil Infused Deodorant
Every time I attempt a new natural body product made with essential oils, there is often a trial and error period. Sometimes the recipes work first time, sometimes they never work. I look at it that I am getting the family (and in many cases my customers and readers) off of chemical slurries. Many body… Continue reading Natural Essential Oil Infused Deodorant
Peppermint & Grapefruit Body Wash Recipe
Spring is here and I needed a new body wash, that starts my day with mind wakening aromatherapy. Peppermint & Grapefruit Body Wash Ingredients: 8-ounce squeeze or pump bottle ¾ cup liquid Castile soap, preferably unscented* 6 Tbsp vegetable glycerin 15 drops peppermint essential oil* 15 drops grapefruit essential oil* Directions: Using a small funnel, add the castile soap… Continue reading Peppermint & Grapefruit Body Wash Recipe