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Eczema ~ Causes and Natural Treatments

Beauty Tips & How-To

What is Eczema? Eczema can show up in many different ways on the skin—most commonly as itchy red patches. However, some breakouts can blister, weep or be flaky, dry, and/or scaly. The most common type of eczema is atopic dermatitis, which generally refers to the type that can be linked to heredity. Often this type of eczema can exist in…
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The Benefits of Carrot Seed Oil in Skin Care

Beauty - DIY Recipes

WHAT IS CARROT SEED OIL? When you hear someone talking about carrot seed oil, they could be referring to one of two things. There is a carrot seed carrier oil and a carrot seed essential oil. Here are the differences: Carrot Seed Carrier Oil ~ Produced through the cold pressing of carrot seeds creating a vegetable type oil Carrot Seed…
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DIY Warming Massage Oil

DIY Creams & Lotions· DIY Serums

SIMPLE & ROMANTIC A romantic and inexpensive gift you can make for a loved one is a warming massage oil! This light, sweet smelling massage oil is beneficial for sore muscles and promotes relaxation. The ingredients are simple but intentional. THE INGREDIENTS Fractionated Coconut Oil – absorbs quickly into the skin, moisturizes nicely and can help carry a sweet scent. Minced…
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DIY HAND SANITIZING GEL

Beauty - DIY Recipes· FOR KIDS

WHY MAKE YOUR OWN HAND SANITIZER? As a mom, I was frustrated that there were not many options for a hand sanitizer for children that did not contain chemicals ingredients. The harsher hand sanitizers on the market can cause skin irritation, dryness and redness for those with more sensitive skin. Unfortunately, many hand sanitizing products use an ingredient called isopropyl…
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Why Use Clay in Skin Care?

Beauty - DIY Recipes

Clay in Skin Care? Three popular cosmetic clays that are used in skin care are kaolin clay (white clay), French green clay and bentonite clay. These clays are not only used as facial masks in skin care, they are also used in dry shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant and facial or body powders. Cosmetic clays come straight from the earth. The three…
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