Hi Reader, Several years ago, I realized I could easily make my favorite expensive facial serum for pennies on the dollar, and I've never gone back to store bought. This serum is my all time favorite beauty hack and I make a big bottle of it every couple months. I keep refilling the same bottle! It costs almost nothing, and is better than any store bought serum, in my humble opinion. Get the Facial Serum Recipe You can easily customize this serum for your own skin type - whether that's dry...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Desert Naturals Hi Reader, We all know that self-care is important, but sometimes it can feel like something we should do, rather than something we want to do. That’s why I'm sharing some of my favorite detoxifying body scrubs with you. Here are over 20 body scrubs full of skin-loving ingredients that can help with the following: reduce inflammation lower pain reduce stress exfoliate dead skin cells so your skin glows So go ahead, relax and be pampered! These scrubs are sure to leave your...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Desert Naturals Hi Reader, If you are looking for a natural way to get longer, fuller hair - this DIY Hair Growth serum can help! It contains nourishing essential oils with specific benefits for hair growth, and carrot seed oil. Just a few of the benefits of this hair growth serum: Promotes Growth: It boosts blood flow to your scalp, encouraging hair growth Prevents Loss: Bye-bye hair thinning — rosemary oil fights off hair loss triggers Strengthens: Say hello to resilient, damage-resistant...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Desert Naturals Hi Reader, By the end of a long day, your feet have usually had enough — standing, walking, being on them more than you planned. A foot soak is one of the easiest ways to actually do something about it instead of just complaining about it. A detox foot bath is more than just a treat for your feet; it's an act of self-care that offers loads of benefits for your entire body including: lower stress levels improve blood circulation improve sleep - reduce tossing and turning foot...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, It's August and where I live it's one of the hottest months of the year and it's also the month kids go back to school. And if you have kids in school, you know what a petri dish it can be. Seems like there's always a round of colds that happen in the first few weeks back. It's been 105 every day this week 🥵, which make these popsicles the perfect after school snack. They help boost immune systems to hopefully avoid the sniffles that seem to always hit after the first couple of...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, So, I'm a little obsessed with these right now. I made a batch of lavender shower steamers last week and my whole bathroom smelled like a spa for days. DIY Lavender Shower Steamers These are super easy to make! You only need four things — dried lavender flowers (you can actually leave this out if you want ), Epsom salt, baking soda, and lavender essential oil. No citric acid or no fancy equipment needed. Mix it up, pack it into a silicone mold, let it dry overnight, and you're...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Happy National Lipstick Day! I couldn't let today pass without sharing something fun for your lips. I just published a DIY Lip Gloss recipe that's ridiculously easy — no beeswax, no double boiler, no melting required. Just mix a carrier oil with mica powder (or red iron oxide for a gorgeous true red), add a drop of essential oil if you like (I love peppermint in mine), and pour it into your own lip gloss tubes. You control the color and the shimmer, and it's simple enough to make...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Summer has a way of asking a lot from your skin — sun, heat, chlorine, salt water, sweat, you name it. Lately, I've been leaning back into green tea. It's one of those ingredients that just quietly does its job, no fuss, no fancy packaging required. A few reasons I keep coming back to it: Rich in antioxidants that may help support healthy-looking skin Traditionally used to calm and soothe overheated or irritated skin Naturally refreshing, which makes it feel extra good in the...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, You know that moment — you finally sit down outside with your drink, the sun's going down, and bzzzzz. The mosquitoes found you first. I'm sure you know the struggle. My DIY bug spray was the most-read post on the blog last month. If you haven't made a bottle yet, it takes 3 ingredients, works on ticks too, and it's safe for the whole family — no DEET required. And if sprays aren't your thing (or you want something for a purse or pocket), I also have a solid balm version. It's made...
2 months ago • 1 min read