Lotion bars are solid with moisturizing benefits for the skin. Because water was not used in this formulation, a preservative was not used. When rubbed between your hands, the heat from your body melts the lotion bar and it can then be applied to your body. It is solid at room temperature. I am discovering different uses for beeswax in skincare. Beeswax was used in ancient times by the … [Read more...]
Natural Herbal Hair Oil
In this post I am experimenting with making a nourishing hair oil with a few ingredients. The herbs (coltsfoot, horsetail, nettle, and sage) were infused in olive oil. I wanted to get the medicinal properties of the herbs. I used dry herbs and chose olive oil for the infusion because of the oil’s long shelf life. A hair oil is a great addition to your haircare regimen because it can help to … [Read more...]
Herbal Oil Infusion
I’ve been experimenting with making herbal oil infusions with different types of herbs and powders for the skin, hair, and body. When making an infusion, you are extracting all of the healthy properties of that herb to infuse into the oil. You can make an oil infusion using the hot or cold method. Using the cold method, you put your herbs or powders into a jar of oil and you sit it on a … [Read more...]
Coffee Facial Soap
I am not much of a coffee drinker, but I do drink it on occasion. I love the taste of it and the delicious aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Even if you don’t drink coffee, or you drink it occassionally, coffee has some wonderful skin benefits. Coffee has antioxidant properties helping to boosts circulation, tighten the skin, rejevenate the skin, reduce puffiness and dark circles. It is … [Read more...]
Coenzyme Q10 Facial Serum
This facial serum nourishes and hydrates the skin also helping to reduce puffiness and dark circles. I have been wanting to experiment with making facial serums versus facial oils. Facial oils nourish the skin as well, but the difference between the two is that facial serums focus on a specific skin concern. Facial serums incorporates active ingredients into the formulation to help fight … [Read more...]