Foaming Shaving Cream

October 7, 2018October 8, 2018Leave a comment

Attempting to thicken my homemade liquid soap, I ended up with shaving cream instead. I call it a “Fortunate Flop”. Many other DIY shaving cream recipes involve mixing oils/ butters with a bit of soap. Having tried that approach, I was always left with a greasy razor and an oil-ring around my bathtub. It just didn’t work for me. This recipe, on the other hand, contains no oily residues, yet it is a moisturising and super foamy shaving cream that is unlike any DIY recipe you’ll find online.

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Soothing Aftershave

June 18, 2018October 7, 2018Leave a comment

This 2-minute recipe has one step and two ingredients. It doesn’t get simpler. This aftershave recipe works for both men and women. It will soothe razor burn and cuts, prevent infection of cuts, breakouts and reduce skin irritation. The best part (besides being totally organic)? It doesn’t sting!

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Non-greasy Face Cream

November 4, 2017July 6, 20185 Comments

I’ve heard many people say that they avoid making their own creams and lotions, because most DIY recipes are oil-based and they do not like the greasy texture. This recipe is for those people. I’ve personally made this for a friend of mine who shares the same sentiments. With his feedback , I have arrived at this nourishing, yet non-greasy recipe which you can whip up in less than five minutes.

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Anti-aging Eye Serum

January 18, 2016September 9, 20172 Comments

Crows feet, age spots and possibly dark circles – these are some of the inevitable things that come with age, but there are natural solutions which will help turn back the clock, and delay the signs of aging. My natural secret to a youthful appearance is: moisturise your skin, drink a lot of water and wear sun protection every single day. As part of the “moisturise your skin” routine, I use this eye serum which helps lighten age spots and dark circles, and also protects the sensitive skin around your eyes from free radicals that lead to signs of aged skin.

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Skin Toning Body Butter

October 30, 2015July 6, 20184 Comments

There is no miracle plant that will shed kilos for us while we sit and laze about eating cakes and watching TV all day. In order to lose weight, we all need to exercise and eat healthy. However, on top of that, regular massage and application of certain essential oils will definitely help tone your skin, improve circulation and reduce the appearance of cellulite. The essential oils used in this recipe will improve your body tissue tone, and many also have a diuretic effect which will help your body eliminate some toxins associated with cellulite.

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DIY Anti-aging Night Cream

October 23, 2015September 9, 201713 Comments

Treat your skin with this nourishing face cream. It will moisturize and tone pores while treating and preventing wrinkles too. The base in this recipe is more expensive than my coconut oil moisturizer, but the results are worth it. Of course, you may rather choose to use the more affordable coconut oil as your base and substitute your chosen anti-aging essential oils there, but this cream is different. It’s luxurious, rejuvenating and makes a fantastic night cream.

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How to make liquid soap from a soap bar

September 1, 2015July 18, 201816 Comments

Natural liquid soap is incredibly versatile, to say the least. Making liquid soap from scratch is more involved, which is not for everyone. If that’s you, then you will be happy to know that you can easily make liquid soap from a bar of soap.

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Homemade Hand Cream

August 14, 2015July 6, 201828 Comments

I once heard that, “You can always tell the true age of a woman by looking at her hands”. Hmm…I don’t think our secret should be given away that easily ladies. For the most part, many of us enjoy working in the garden, or have to keep our homes clean with a good dose of elbow (and wrist) grease. Heck, every winter my hands must look ten years older! So I’ve devised a plan – or should I say, a hand cream recipe that works just as hard as our work-weary hands. Applying this cream regularly will ensure that you’ll keep ’em guessing for longer.

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Toner for a clear complexion

July 24, 2015September 9, 20171 Comment

I would never guess that the secret to clear, glowing skin could be found in fermented apples. But lo and behold, an apple a day keeps acne at bay. I admit, it may not have thee most pleasant fragrance BUT…It works! Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is an affordable and natural solution for your skin. This toner/ astringent recipe just requires water, apple cider vinegar and essential oils. I particularly like to add peppermint essential oil, to mask the scent of the ACV. Raw & organic ACV is expensive (buy here), so if you’d like to make your own, here’s the homemade recipe .

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Coffee & Sugar Body Scrub

June 15, 2015September 9, 20171 Comment

Don’t you just love the smell of freshly brewed coffee? Wouldn’t you like to smell like a cup of Frisco? Laughs. Okay, maybe that’s taking it too far, but there’s more to the coffee bean than a winter warm-me-up, or wake-me-up. A coffee scrub makes a rejuvenating spa treatment for dry winter skin, and it takes the same amount of time to make as your morning cup of coffee. Just skip boiling the water, and add some olive oil.
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Simple and affordable natural recipes, for a healthier body and earth.

Category: Natural skin care

Foaming Shaving Cream

Soothing Aftershave

Non-greasy Face Cream

Anti-aging Eye Serum

Skin Toning Body Butter

DIY Anti-aging Night Cream

How to make liquid soap from a soap bar

Homemade Hand Cream

Toner for a clear complexion

Coffee & Sugar Body Scrub

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