Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream: Homemade Gift Ideas
How to make homemade shaving cream with coconut oil and shea butter that smells of a delicious rosemary-mint pairing. Great for personalized Christmas gifts or just to pamper yourself. 44K+Around the same time that I started washing my face daily with the Ginger Coconut Oil Body Scrub I had concocted in the kitchen, I also had the revelation that post body scrubbing, you could shave your legs without using shaving cream. While we use the shaving cream here, it would also make a great gift for that special someone in your life, be it your significant other, your dad, or anyone else in need of some pampering. Notes: I’ve found this works great for sensitive skin. 1/3 cup shea butter (72.67 grams) 1/3 cup virgin coconut oil (72.05 grams) 1/4 cup jojoba or sweet almond oil (54.88 grams) 10 drops rosemary essential oil 3-5 drops peppermint essential oilIn a small saucepan over low heat, combine the shea butter and coconut oil, stirring until just melted. Copyright © Food for My Family.
10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Perfume | Beauty
Think you know everything about perfume? Think again! Here are 10 interesting facts about the fascinating world of fragrance. 1) The name Perfume comes from the Latin word “per fume” which means “through smoke”- this makes sense as the earliest perfumes were incense based, and were made from spices and herbs such as coriander and frankincense. 2) The earliest modern style of perfume (made by blending essential oils with an alcohol solution) was created in 1310 for Queen Elizabeth of Hungary. 3) There are many aromatic sources available in nature, and all parts of plants are used in the quest for new and exciting scents. 4) Perfumes can also contain animal ingredients, although nowadays many of these are created synthetically for ethical reasons. 5) Ambergris really is whale vomit! 6) Nowadays many modern perfumes are made from synthetic fragrance oils. 8) An “Eau de Cologne” is a milder, watered down perfume typically with concentrations of between 2- 5% essential oils to base.
Simple Paint Updates for Everyday Home Accessories
Oh, So Plain Let ceramics and glass stand in for canvas the next time you pick up a paintbrush with these ideas from DIY diva Jodi Mensing Harris. Frame with Color Layer colorful stripes in a float frame to bring a new dimension to a treasured family photo. Before you create this masterpiece, pay attention to how the transparent stripes will overlap in the finished projects. Dip a small foam roller in glass paint and roll on the back of each glass panes. Peel off the tape to reveal your stripes, and reassemble you frame.Click to the next slide to learn how to make it.
Tea tree oil: this is how I use it
It occurred to me this week that I am tea tree oil dependent. I guess it's a relatively harmless oil dependency; I seriously don't know what I would do without it. Its antifungal and antiseptic properties make it perfect for a surprisingly wide array of applications where toxic or less healthy alternatives are usually employed. I'm partial to Desert Essence's organic variety. Though it can be pricey at about $11 for 0.5 ounces, it's much less expensive than buying all of the potentially toxic or synthetic products it replaces. Sinus Infection I was one of millions who had my style cramped by a sinus infection last week. Farewell, Mustiness I just liberated a bunch of belongings from storage this week.They needed some help airing out. Heal, You Abrasion When I was unloading a box from the storage unit, I scraped my hand. Stay Fresh, MouthA drop of tea tree oil in a glass of water makes a good mouth wash. Don't Offend, Feet I like my shoes to last a long time, and I like to go sockless.
Concoct your own Potions
As a little girl I mixed up shampoos and lotions in my laboratory, trying to improve on the toiletries we had. I never came up with anything worth mentioning, but I did once get scolded for spilling my mom's shampoo all over the bathroom rug. A friend of mine told me about the "laboratory" she'd had at age 12, in which she created, among other things, the cure for AIDs. You probably won't cure any diseases with your apothecary, but you will scratch that youthful itch to create something useful out of ordinary ingredients. narfmore I'll get your mad scientist career started with a list of ingredients to start a home apothecary, with which you'll be able to make herbal teas, salves, syrups, tinctures, eye pillows, and infused oils. Starter herbs and their properties You can find these herbs online or in stores with large bulk herb selections. So, oils. Starter oils Most essential oils aren't cheap, but a little goes a long way. AND! Storage Lavender Mint Room Spray & Linen Mist Ingredients
Homemade Tea Tree Oil Facial Cleanser - The Messy Baker Blog
Follow my blog with Bloglovin’. No, this is not food. It feels wrong, I know. A few weeks ago, I decided to gradually go chemical free. It all started when I made Homemaker Chic’s recipe for Citrus Body Sugar Scrub. I recently made Amber’s homemade deodorant recipe from Mama’s Blissful Bites. The question “Does your homemade deodorant work?” I struggle with acne. Enter the oil cleansing method. I started using the oil cleansing method (OCM) almost a week ago. Oh yes! How does OCM work? Castor Oil- It’s known for its powerful anti-inflammatory, cleansing, and healing properties. All of these products can be found conveniently on Amazon. Will OCM work for everyone? If you would like to read more about the oil cleansing method, visit The Oil Cleansing Method website. Onto some boring blog chores. If you follow me on Facebook and you want to receive all of my status updates, then you’re going to need to refer to this tutorial by the ever so lovely Stephanie over at Eat.
