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Making bath crystals at home allows you to control exactly what scents, essential oils and ingredients are used. Homemade bath crystals make excellent gifts. Rock or sea salt is the main...
Having a love affair with your bathtub means always looking for the perfect bath gel for your skin or mood. Bath gels are made from gentle soap for cleaning, salt to soften the water, essential...
Essential oil is the most concentrated aspect of plant matter and the result of botanical distillation. Commonly used for aromatherapy, most essential oils aren't applied directly to the skin and...
You can't always be 100% sure if the essential oil you want to buy is pure, or if it has been filled out with another oil to bring it to the allotted amount. There are certain certifications that...
Essential oils are the pure, concentrated oils that are found in plants and are extracted using heated water and steam. These oils contain all of the nutrients, scents and and flavor of the plants...
Exfoliation and moisturizing are essential for glowing skin. It is easy and relatively inexpensive to make your own salt scrub (not to mention fun).). All you need are a few ingredients and the...
Aromatherapy is more than a buzzword heard in salons and spas. This plant-based science is purported to help restore your calm, balance your mood, energize your spirit, promote wellness and...
Massage oil is used as a barrier between the massage therapist's hands and the client's skin. There are various oils for different purposes, depending on the client's needs. Some oils are mixed...
this is a nice bath salt to relief your body after a hard day of playing sports to relax and unwind. Bath salts are very easy to make. For a frugal alternative to Epsom salts you can use a fine...
Body wraps are used in spas to help reduce the appearance of cellulite, slim the body or even remove toxins. Doing a wrap at home may save money, and have the same the therapeutic benefits as spa...
Bath salts are an inexpensive luxury that can be fun to create at home. Follow these instructions to make bath salts of many colors and scents.
For thousands of years, people have recognized the health and beauty benefits to bathing in sea salts. It is relatively easy to make your own bath salts for a spa treatment at home. Bath salts...
Cedar oil is produced from three types of tree families: junipers, Thuja and cedars. Cedar oils are extracted from the leaves, the bark and the berries, with one of two key processes -- either...
The most important ingredient in body oil is the proper carrier oil. There are several on the market, ranging from cold pressed virgin coconut oil, to the dense and greasy formula of Castor oil....
Here is an easy recipe to make your own cuticle oil.
Perfume is typically made up of 15 percent to 30 percent essential oil, 70 to 80 percent pure grain alcohol and about 5 percent distilled water. Essential oils can be found in craft stores and are...
Essential oils have amazing properties. Some can relax and stabilize, other can invigorate and energize. This unique bath will not only relax you at then end of your day, but will also stimulate...
This spicy sweet scented soap is great for a morning shower. You can pamper yourself with the moisturizing and stimulating effect of the essential oils before you are off to start your day.
You can use this great salt in the tub for a great smelling bubble bath or you can wrap it in a washcloth and scrub in the shower with it. Either way you will feel as if you had stepped out onto...
These tiny and cute little soaps are great for every lady on your gift list. They smell great and are wonderful for the skin. Tea tree and grapefruit essential oils are both good to use against...
This is the perfect soap for aged skin as well as those who have cellulite and or calloused feet. The juniper berry will get the blood flowing helping to ease cellulite and problems that commonly...
This soap is great for the citrus lovers in your life. It boasts three different citrus oils that are all very beneficial to the skin. This soap can be used to exfoliate as it contains chunks of...
Do you love to indulge in taking a nice, long hot bath at the end of a stressful day? Rather than adding bubble to your bath, try adding something that will stimulate not only your skin but your...
Take time to rejuvenate yourself with a relaxing Lavender Milk Bath. Here is how you can make your own natural recipe.
Body lotions come with hefty price tags and often contain harsh chemicals, dyes and preservatives. You can make your own natural body lotions at home and ensure you're apply healthy products to...
Whether you're stressed, heartbroken or simply need your battery recharged, a soak with one of these homemade remedies won't just get you squeaky-clean, it'll also soothe your soul. Read on to...
Bath salts are a lot of fun to make, and glorious to use! The grapeseed oil will act as a preservative while the color and bath glitter (super easy to get your hands on) will give it a funky look....
A natural salve can be used to soothe and moisturize dry skin, and by adding essential oils, it can also be used as a perfume or cologne. However, with the proper application of the right...
At the end of the day give your tired feet a real lift by soaking in a reviving footbath.
Pamper yourself at home for a fraction of the cost of going to a spa. You’ll trust the ingredients when you make a simple salt body scrub yourself. This is especially helpful if you have specific...