#natural skin care

Homemade Rosemary oil lotion for glowing & healthy skin!

How to make: 

• Get a glass vial/jar or bottle for putting your oil in. Consider getting one that will make daily use easy, so one that pours easily or can be dabbed onto a cotton pad.
  
• Add a sprig of Rosemary or two depending on how large the jar, gently massage some of the leaves beforehand to help the essential oils get out into the oil.
• Pour in some extra virgin Olive oil and leave in a cool dark place for at least 72 hours.

- This can be applied like a lotion thinly, the Rosemary overtime will add anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties to the oil, it’s capillary strengthening action leads to tighter skin with less wrinkles. It also has great properties for treating acne due to it’s high anti-oxidant count, this extends to effective use in treating dermatitis conditions such as Eczema. Many people also find that Rosemary oil adds a natural and healthy glow to their skin.

The Olive oil has great moisturizing properties and can also help calm red or sore patches of skin. This is especially effective for those who suffer from dry skin, not least because it has been proven to reduce sun damage to skin in tests.

Those of you with extra sensitive skin may also benefit from this, many of todays skin creams have lots of additives that can irritate sensitive skin and worsen dermatitis.

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Just be cautious that you are not allergic to Rosemary or any similar plants such as Lavender, if you are unsure if you may have a (very) mild allergy just apply to your arm first to check.

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3 simple ingredients to make this easy Winter Cranberry Sugar Scrub!

Cranberries are full of antioxidants which helps in reducing the signs of aging.

Get smooth and silky skin with this easy DIY Coconut Rose Body Scrub

Keep your lips smooth and moisturized throughout the winter with these DIY Shea butter enriched lip balms. With only four simple ingredients, you can make your own scented balm with any of the essential oils posted at themerrythought. Check it out and get creative!

Customizable Herbal Bath Salts. A Perfect DIY gift <3

DIY Lush Inspired Calendula bath bombs made with real Calendula petals to moisturize and infuse your skin with a youthful glow !

Kick back, relax & revive your skin with these fall inspired mini facials!

Clove & Rosemary Facial Steam

Firming Pumpkin Spice Facial Scrub

Vitamin C Cranberry Facial Mask

Go to Hello Glow for more information

DIY fall scented bath bombs are perfect for a little extra relaxation. These bombs also make great handmade gifts :)

What you’ll need:

• Moon Ice Ball Mold
  
• 1 c. baking soda
  
• ½ c. citric acid
  
• ¼ c. epsom salt
  
• ¼ c. alaea sea salt
  
• ½ c. corn starch
  
• 2 tsp. coconut oil
  
• ¾ tsp. water
  
• 2 tsp. essential oils (spruce, orange, and lavandin)
  

VisitJojotastic for instructions on how to make 

Lately, I have been obsessing over salt bars!
Here’s another one but with lavender oil and flowers.

Lavender treats various skin disorders such as wrinkles, acne, psoriasis and more. And it encourages a good nights sleep

VisitSavy Naturalista for more info!

This exfoliating salt scrub will slough away dead skin cells, clear your pores and replenish tired and dry skin. A salt scrub bar not only massages the skin but it also encourages the circulation of blood which can give your skin a glowing younger look.

VisitSoap Deli News for the recipe! 

                   DIY Whipped Coconut Cooling Lotion

What you’ll need:

• ½ cup coconut oil
  
• 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
  
• 12 drops of essential oil (my faves are peppermint, lavender and orange)
  
• Container with lid
  

VisitHello Glow for more information on how to whip up along with questions and answers about using a preservative.

                           Lemon Basil Shea Butter Soap 

One hobby I’ve recently became familiar with is making cold-process soap from home. The best part about it is you get to choose what oils & vitamins to add to create a bar that fits your skin type. But since I am a beginner, I prefer to check out different recipes and follow some creative ideas that are on the internet. This Lemon-Basil Shea Butter Soap is one of them!

The ingredients are simple, very moisturizing & refreshing.
Anything made with shea butter and coconut oil is an instant winner for me.
VisitThe Homemade Haus for all the ingredients added and see if you would like to make this one of your projects.

Three amazing beauty DIY’s all made with one main ingredient COCONUT OIL

• Makeup Remover 
  
• Coffee & Sugar Body Scrub 
  
• Sugar & Beet Lip Scrub
  

VisitTales From The Cusp for the recipes!

                                INDIE BEAUTY EXPO HAUL

Last week I attended the Indie Beauty Expo in New York and I must say, it was a breathtaking experience! From the outstanding speech Kimberly Elise gave us about her journey as a natural haired woman in hollywood to the wide selection of Indie brands, I was truly impressed.
As you may know, I am passionate about DIY’s and green beauty. I try to avoid commercial beauty products that are swamped with ingredients I cant pronounce. That’s simply why I attended this event. For once, I was surrounded by brands that wanted to protect my skin and the environment with clean & green ingredients.

The expo had never ending tables of brands with wonderful ingredients and outstanding entrepreneurs. I will be doing a haul and review on some of the products I collected from the expo. So stay tuned :)

Citrus + Rose Scrub Bar

Keep your skin smooth and glowing for this spring with these super moisturizing sugar scrub bars

DIY Crushed Walnut x Rosebud Body Scrub

Will make your skin soft and dewy; gentle enough to use on the face <3

VisitA Beautiful Mess for more info!

DIY Eucalyptus Peppermint Shower Tablets that releases a refreshing vapor that helps ease minor colds and congestion

Make this simple luxurious bath soak for a relaxing night. Oatmeal is suitable for all skin types and also very moisturizing. Milk not only hydrates the skin, but it soothes irritated skin and gently sloughs away dead skin cells with lactic acid.

What you’ll need:

• 1 cup whole fat dried milk
  
• ¼ cup baking soda
  
• ½ cup oats
  
• 5-7 drops high quality essential oil(s) of your choice
  

This Oatmeal Milk Bath also makes a wonderful gift!

VisitThe Idea Room for directions on this recipe!

Kick off the New Year right with this luxurious tea bath. The herbs used this mixture are moisturizing and skin softening and the aroma is super relaxing!