Learn how to make a hydrating DIY oil cleanser for dry skin. Inspired by Korean skincare, this combined facial cleanser and makeup remover has an incredible green tea scent. It’s infused with green tea for anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce redness and soothe dry, sensitive skin. Last year I shared my 2-ingredient emulsifying cleansing oil. …

We were thrilled when Simply Earth sent us their June 2020 Essential Oil Recipe Box to review. We eagerly made the EO recipes from the box, which we share below. But first, why were we so thrilled about the Simply Earth Box?  Well, if you’re new to DIY beauty, want to make DIY natural products …

Get glowing skin while you sleep with this DIY green tea overnight face mask! Inspired by Korean skincare, this simple recipe helps brighten your skin overnight. It’s packed with antioxidants from green tea that help to repair skin while also soothing any redness or irritation. Last year I shared one of my favourite homemade skincare …

Learn how to make a deeply nourishing DIY hand mask. Use it as a hand cream, or pair it with moisturizing gloves as an overnight hand treatment for dry skin. When used before bed, this hand mask can help soften and repair your hands while you sleep. We’re all likely washing our hands a little …

Learn how to protect your skin from blue light with these 5 easy tips. Plus, learn how the light from your mobile phone or computer screen could be damaging your skin. We all know that we need to protect our skin from the sun, and it’s likely that a hat, sunglasses, or a good SPF …

Learn how to make a natural disinfectant spray without rubbing alcohol or vinegar. Instead, this easy recipe can be made with either high-proof vodka or hydrogen peroxide. This versatile cleaning spray can be used to disinfect a variety of household surfaces. Both versions of this recipe contain the required percentages of each ingredient to properly …

Learn how to make natural DIY hand sanitizer with high-proof vodka instead of rubbing alcohol. This easy tutorial includes recipes for both spray and gel formats. Both versions are useful for travel and for those times when you don’t have access to soap and water. When cold and flu season strikes, the best defence is …

Learn how to make 3 kinds of floral DIY bath salts for gifting or personal use. These salts can also be made in large batches and packaged in small containers, making them ideal for use as gifts or party favors. Choose between 3 easy varieties — relaxing eucalyptus rose, uplifting calendula citrus with safflowers, or soothing …

This DIY makeup setting spray is intensely hydrating and perfect for dry skin. It leaves skin with a dewy, glowing finish thanks to natural ingredients like rosewater and glycerin. Make it 2 ways depending on your scent preference: rose or cucumber. There’s something very refreshing about using a makeup setting spray. Spritzed over a fully …

Learn how to make a simple homemade cuticle oil with essential oils to hydrate and strengthen your nails and cuticles. This nourishing nail oil recipe is made with two types of carrier oils to moisturize and soothe dry, cracked cuticles and brittle nails. An optional selection of essential oils adds a natural fragrance and/or potential …

Learn how to make 3 kinds of rose-scented sugar scrub cubes – vanilla rose, chocolate rose and pink rose. These homemade sugar scrub cubes gently cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize, leaving dry skin feeling softer and more hydrated. They’re crafted with natural ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter, and melt and pour soap. Plus, they’re lightly fragranced with …

Don’t throw away old or broken lipsticks or that colour that just doesn’t work for you any longer – learn how to craft your own DIY lip balm made with lipstick! This easy homemade lip balm is made with beeswax, shea butter and coconut oil. It’s tinted with non-toxic lipstick, and leaves your lips soft and supple with …