A simple, natural mascara and eyeliner recipe that requires no melting of ingredients! Quick and easy, and you can upcycle old mascara wands and containers in the process. Below we outline the benefits of ingredients used. Activated Charcoal has a strong, dark colour that makes it perfect for DIY eyeliner and mascara. It is also...
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A beautifully-scented bath bomb that is great for your skin and well being. Essential oils help calm your mind, while Epsom salts relax, seaweed detoxifies, and green tea soothes. Lovely to make as a gift or use to relax after a long day. Citric Acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid that stimulates collagen production and...
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These bath melts will help relax your skin and mind. Oats, butters and oils soothe and nourish itchy and irritated skin, while lavender and rosemary fight skin troubles and calm the mind. Treat yourself to these gorgeous-looking melts or make them as a gift! Apricot Kernel Oil is a light carrier oil and a great...
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As consumers, we feel slightly more at ease when we are told that plastic bags are biodegradable. But how can we be sure biodegradable bags are really eco friendly? Are they the same as degradable plastic bags? And when it comes to bin liners, is there a best option? Thankfully, there are rules for...
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In this busy, stressed-out world, falling asleep is not always easy. Technology is constantly at our fingertips and often in the bedroom too. Lots of people have anxiety that is compounded by information overload, worry about children, ageing parents, mortgage stress… you name it. Added to this is less time for relaxation and exercise....
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Salt bath soaks are fantastic for calming the body and skin, and this soak incorporates ginger and seaweed to help calm your mind and draw out impurities too. Using this soak will help relieve anxiety from your busy day, soothe aches and skin troubles, and exfoliate for softer skin. This salt bath soak is...
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Sprouts are a go-to for getting lots of nutrients into your meals with minimal effort and cost. These mini plants were once the buzzword in the salad world, seemingly everywhere. They are coming back into vogue due to how easy and cheap they are to grow and keep right in the kitchen where you...
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Using the oil cleansing method, our DIY oil cleanser works to clean, heal and hydrate your skin. Gentle enough for everyday use, the oils that we have combined in our cleansing oil work to combat acne, dryness and keep pH in balance, and is great for any skin type. While it may seem daunting...
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This vinegar kitchen cleaner not only makes your kitchen smell lovely, but ensures a thorough and natural clean. Antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral ingredients help rid your kitchen of harmful bacteria and germs without the use of harsh synthetics. Best of all, this recipe can be used to clean the bathroom and other surfaces...
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Our Moroccan Lava Clay “No Poo” shampoo alternative or hair mask gently cleans, hydrates and nourishes all hair types naturally. Use in place of shampoo as needed or as a weekly hair mask to keep your hair in top condition. Our DIY “No Poo” shampoo and hair mask combines mineral-rich Moroccan Lava Clay with...
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Our DIY natural perfume is an easy, toxin free fragrance to use day to day. Keep it with you in your bag or leave by the bed to touch up as needed. Combining a delicate selection of dried petals and essential oils, our DIY natural perfume oil will help to uplift, soothe and calm...
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Epsom salt has a long history of use around the home, in health, beauty, cleaning and gardening. A magnesium-based salt, instead of sodium-based like table salt, Epsom is full of minerals and beneficial properties. So here are 10 ways you can use Epsom salt around the home. 10 Ways to Use Epsom Salt Around...
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Soapberries are a natural, hypoallergenic, grey water safe, palm oil free, vegan household cleaning solution that actually works! But what many people don’t know is how multipurpose they are. Not only are they fantastic as a natural laundry detergent, you can use soapberries as an all purpose cleaner, shampoo, body soap, dish detergent, and...
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Want cheap, effective laundry detergent without synthetic toxins? This Homemade Laundry Detergent is 100% natural, free from synthetics, has antifungal, antibacterial and antiseptic properties, and is cheap when the ingredients are bought in bulk. Your clothes will get a great wash with as little cost to you as to the environment. Here is what we’ve...
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It may sound counter intuitive to exfoliate dry skin, but this Hemp Body Scrub buffs away dead skin cells and moisturises at the same time. Hemp contains many nourishing components, including animo and fatty acids, and hemp seed oil is incredibly moisturising. It’s just the recipe for dry, flaky skin in need of some...
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