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Homemade Sugar Scrub

(1 reviews) Posted by SB6  

I made the mistake of giving this scrub to friends for Christmas. Mistake only because now they want more & more & more. Seriously, it is great! You can use more glycerin in place of grapeseed oil. MORE»

Recipe #396761

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Homemade Soap

Posted by dogsandwoods  

At soapcalc.net I entered the ingredients that were available to me. This is the calculation that seemed to have the best properties. Cure time will vary according to the humidity of the curing area, but don't count on using any of this for at... MORE»

Recipe #394788

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Lavender Bath Salts With a Twist

Posted by WI Cheesehead  

You don't necessarily need to use all the essential oils, but it does make a nice fragrance and the lavender is relaxing. Although the peppermint is supposed to be energizing! So maybe they cancel each other out! LOL Rosemary is good for sore... MORE»

Recipe #394021

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Homemade Fake Halloween Blood

Posted by The Daycare Lady  

Whip up this simple solution and save money. MORE»

Recipe #393180

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Homemade Creamy Baby Lotion

Posted by The Daycare Lady  

Make your own baby lotion. This is much safer to use because you know what's in it. MORE»

Recipe #393166

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Old Fashioned Mouthwash

Posted by The Daycare Lady  

Give this a try. It's far more economical than store bought and less toxic. MORE»

Recipe #393158

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Bath Salts With Vinegar

Posted by The Daycare Lady  

A soothing solution to add to your bath water. MORE»

Recipe #393154

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Dandruff Remover

Posted by The Daycare Lady  

Try this solution to remove dandruff from your hair. MORE»

Recipe #393153

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Hydrating Avocado Eye Creme

Posted by 49flavours  

This is a great way to hydrate the skin under your eyes, reduce or prevent wrinkles, and save money on expensive skin cremes. It will last for four months in the refrigerator. MORE»

Recipe #392770

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Tropical Bubble Bath

Posted by dogsandwoods  

This recipe was on a card, free for the taking, at Whole Foods Market. I don't know the shelf life of this. MORE»

Recipe #392160

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Nail Strengthener

Posted by Chef Chocoholic  

I haven't tried this one yet…tell me what you think! It sounds like it should work. The gelatin in the jello strengths the nails. If you pick a red or darker flavor it will stain the nails so you don't have to paint them! MORE»

Recipe #390130

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Edible Body Scrub

Posted by GingerlyJ  

This softens skin, smells Amazing and is even edible MORE»

Recipe #389999

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Quick and Easy Chocolate Sugar Scrub

Posted by Chef Chocoholic  

This yummy smelling sugar scrub is so quick and easy that you might want to keep it a secret. : ) The cocoa butter in the chocolate mix softens the skin, plus leaving a nice scent. If you are using lotion, use unscented, unless you don't mind if... MORE»

Recipe #389641

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Quick and Easy Chocolate Sugar Scrub

Posted by Chef Chocoholic  

This yummy smelling sugar scrub is so quick and easy that you might want to keep it a secret. : ) The cocoa butter in the hot chocolate mix softens the skin, plus leaving a nice scent. If you are using lotion, use unscented, unless you don't mind... MORE»

Recipe #389611

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Shampoo and Conditioner

Posted by Llamatron  

If you don't want to use the ones with chemicals, and don't want to pay ridiculously high prices for herbal shampoos as the healthfood stores, then this is your recipe! To add herbs to your shampoo, simply make a tea with the herbs you want, and... MORE»

Recipe #382485

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Homemade Lotion

Posted by Llamatron  

You can jazz this recipe up several ways. Use an herbal tea instead of water (calendula is great for skin!), or an herb oil (like peppermint) instead of regular oil. Add optional oils AFTER the lotion has emulsified or it may not emulsify... MORE»

Recipe #382484

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Homemade Fragrance

Posted by Llamatron  

In order to make this all-natural fragrance, you must use a CARRIER OIL, that is, an oil that has no fragrance of its own. Great options are as follows: sweet almond, grape seed, avocado, sesame, sunflower, jojoba, walnut, peanut, and pecan. Use... MORE»

Recipe #382483

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Homemade Shampoo and Rinse

Posted by RockCook  

This is a homemade shampoo and rinse originally from Burke's Backyard Magazine. I am complimented on my hair when I use it. MORE»

Recipe #381099

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Milk and Honey Facial Mask

Posted by Mama2boys  

A great mask to beat dryness. From Woman's Day Magazine, Feb. 2009. MORE»

Recipe #378452

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Easy Hair Gel--Medium Hold

(1 reviews) Posted by dogsandwoods  

After wanting to try this, I finally had the courage. Good grief, I bought two pounds of gelatin for $.59/lb. several years ago. I've had a lot of experience making home made cosmetics and soap and that experience has served me well here. Why... MORE»

Recipe #378389

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