Skincare

I have been using the oil cleansing method for years, and I love it! In recently years I've started doing oil cleansing with one of my favorite ingredients:  tallow. It is really amazing for gently cleansing and moisturizing skin, all in one step. If you're dealing with acne, or want amazing anti aging benefits, you'll definitely want to learn how to do oil cleansing with tallow. Oil cleansing method My skincare routine was revolutionized when I … [Read more...] about Oil Cleansing with Tallow

I've tried a lot of nontoxic makeup over the years, and I finally found a natural makeup brand I really love! I'm going to share with you my 100% Pure makeup review.  Makeup with natural ingredients  Makeup is something I buy. I have tried lots of natural makeup brands over the years, and I'm going to share my 100% Pure makeup review, and why I love 100% Pure makeup the best.  You know that I'm a huge fan of my organic skincare routine that uses all DIY products. … [Read more...] about 100% Pure Makeup Review

I'm so excited about this herbal hair rinse recipe. It contains so many beautiful ingredients that nourish hair, and it pairs perfectly with my tallow shampoo bars.  If you're a shampoo bar fan, like I am, you'll know all about the shine boosting rinse. This is a beautiful, upgraded version of the apple cider vinegar hair rinse, with lots of nutrients that are so beneficial for hair. … [Read more...] about Herbal Hair Rinse Recipe

Handmade gifts are the best. You can personalize and customize them, and they're something you can't buy in any store. Here are my top DIY skincare gift ideas for that perfect, unique gift. Anybody who is into organic skincare will love these.  I'm going to share with you my top 8 favorite DIY skincare gift ideas. If you're already into making some of your own homemade skincare, you'll probably have most or all of the ingredients on hand already. These will give you some good ideas for … [Read more...] about DIY Skincare Gift Ideas | 8 Easy Recipes

When it comes to products I use on my hair and body, I want them to be natural and nontoxic. This DIY heat protectant for hair is easy to make, protects hair from damage from heat styling, and is completely safe and natural.  DIY heat protectant for hair During my healing journey, I learned about the myriad of toxins that constantly bombard us. Reducing my body's toxic burden is a top priority for me.  Since my hair often has a mind of its own, I need heat styling to help bring … [Read more...] about DIY Heat Protectant for Hair

It's like time travel! Pioneers and homesteaders used to make soap from scratch all the time. I think it's so much fun to revive these lost arts, and make some of the things we use from scratch! Plus, if you make soap yourself, you can use exactly the ingredients you want. Are you ready? Let's go over some soap making basics.  Soap making is one of those things that seems intimidating at first. I know I was a little nervous to try it! Once you get the hang of soap making basics, … [Read more...] about Soap Making Basics and Safety

Do you ever feel like a detective, scouring the labels of products before you buy them? It can be depressing. So many commercial body care products have way too many sketchy ingredients! It even goes for many that are supposed to be natural and organic. That's one the reasons I love making them myself. I can have full control over the ingredients, and it's fun! Come join me as I show how to make lotion with shea butter.  Non greasy shea butter lotion recipe In my journey of … [Read more...] about How to Make Lotion with Shea Butter

What's my secret weapon for all things skin related? Tallow, of course! Because it is so similar to our own skin cells, tallow is the perfect moisturizer and healer for skin. This is an updated tutorial of my favorite tallow balm recipe for dry skin, eczema, acne, anti aging, and more! It might sound totally crazy. Rub beef fat into your skin? But once you try tallow balm, there's no going back! As soon as you take a little bit and start to rub it into your skin, you'll experience it: … [Read more...] about Tallow Balm Recipe for Dry Skin, Eczema, Acne

Magnesium is amazing. When we're deficient, it shows up in annoying symptoms and even various health problems. The good news is, supplementing is easy, especially when you know how to make the best organic magnesium lotion recipe. A simple magnesium cream recipe It almost seems like magic - rub this lotion on, and incredible things happen: deep restful sleep, balanced hormones, and relief from headaches, pain, and anxiety. Isn't it great that we can make this easy DIY magnesium lotion at … [Read more...] about Best Organic Magnesium Lotion Recipe