facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Eleven Great Salves

a few salves to try for people just starting into salve making

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Uses for peppermint oil

Peppermint oil is versitile you will be amazed. Any essential oil should be place in something, whether it is a carrier oil or some other form of liquid. For massage oils, a 1 percent concentration is...

Author: Stormy Stewart

Aloe Rose Face Cream

this face cream is a little extra work but so much better than the store bought death in a jar. Aloe tightens the skin while fighting pimples and skin problems. Tea tree besides keeping the mix from spoiling...

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Bath Tub Faery Dust

Delight you little faery princess with one or all these bath tub jems. These simple Bath Salts look wonderful when packaged in Round Jars. Grab ribbon, a little tinsel, and a wooden scoop and you have...

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Nail strengthener

This nail strengthener is completely natural with no added toxins, additives, chemicals, or synthetic perfumes. This nail strengthener is a 100 percent natural way to beautify your skin without harsh cleansers...

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Burt's Bees Style Lip Balm

8ยข Per Tube, huge savings!

Author: Valarie Pitts @Valarie_Pitts

DIY Whitening Strips

I usually whiten my teeth every 6 months. Can get pretty expensive. So I came up with my own for pennies!

Author: Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal @2sweetinc

Lip Gloss, Homemade

Ever wonder what to do with the leftover lipstics down in the tube that you cannot use? Wonder no more, with 1 stub of lip stick you can make 4 different shades of one tint of lipstick, and have 4 gifts...

Author: Cathy Smith @GrannyGrumpsTable

Astringent (face)

After cleansing your face, use this natural astringent to remove any residue and shrink your pores. Natural Lemon Astringent and Pore Reducer "After cleansing your face, use this natural astringent to...

Author: JoSele Swopes @JODIE57

Spiced Mocha Sugar Scrub

This is a great alternative to those expensive scrubs and so easy to make. I love the way my hands feel after washing with a scrub and it's great for shaving legs too.

Author: Sylvia Carroll @mama2eleven

Cin's "Homemade Hand and Body Cream"

I got my original recipe from a nurse at the hospital in the late 1950's and adapted it to my liking over the years...this is how I make it now. RECIPE USUALLY YIELDS APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 60 OUNCES

Author: Straws Kitchen(*o *) @CinCooks

Comfrey Healing salve for skin

Comfrey is an astonishing herb with not only great magickal powers but amazing healing powers. Comfrey has been used since ancient times for beauty and youth when added to oils and creams. Also added to...

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Dry Skin Cream

This is a wonderful cream for dry skin and only 3 ingredients! According to my friend, Trine, which gave me the recipe, it was created by a doctor & nurse who recommended using the FAMILY DOLLAR store...

Author: Bea L. @BeachChic

Hair build up stripper

this will clean your hair of any product build-up and leave it silky smooth

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Zuppa Toscana (Thick)

Zuppa Toscana is a soup we love to get at Italian restaurants. This hearty made from scratch recipe is better than what you'll find at that chain restaurant. It's creamy with bits of crunchy, fresh kale...

Author: Elizabeth Lancaster

Mayonnaise hair treatment

It's time to deep condition your hair and save money ....try this mayonnaise hair treatment. Great way to make your hair shiny and healthy, You get the same results with a dollop of this condiment as in...

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Lavender hair spray for curls

This light scented spray can be used as often as you wish and lasts about 2-3 weeks if kept in the fridge. My favorite is Jasmine

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Grapefruit cleanser

Not only are natural treatments usually eco-friendly (think "going green"), but they are usually better for you and cheaper, too! Many people don't realize that everything we put on our skin gets absorbed...

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Homemade Skin Cream

I went looking for a homemade hypoallergenic skin cream for extremely dry skin. I found this: http://www.creativelysouthern.com/2013/12/cure-dry-winter-skin-homemade-lotion-recipe.html#sthash.NApnjMyz.dpbs...

Author: Susan Aldrich @Craftersue

Make your own mint infused oil & recipes

Peppermint infused oil can be used for so many things from lotions, to salves, to sprays for cuts and scrapes, to muscle rubs and massage lotions.

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Coconut Oil, Banana and honey Mask for Normal/ Dry skin

I perssonally use this mask, I make it once a week, leaves my skin nice and soft and moisturize!

Author: Martha Aguirre

Brewers Yeast and Lemon Facial Pack to Thighten & Cleanse Pores

This is a great Facial pack to cleanse and tighten your pores...I learned this while in Cosmetology College and would use this on patrons, children and self...It is not the greatest smelling pack but it...

Author: JoSele Swopes @JODIE57

Aphrodite's Sacred Milk & Flower Bath

Aphrodite is the Goddess of love and beauty. According to myth, she sprang up from the sea, fully formed, upon a giant seashell. Aphrodite was free to choose her lover and gave birth to Eros, God of love....

Author: Stormy Stewart

Vanilla Lip Gloss

This helps moisten your lips, if u are like me and get chapped lips during the winter.

Author: Eve Peterson @mumm6

Rose cold cream

Apply when you are washing your face to remove makeup, moisturize skin and smell pretty

Author: Stormy Stewart

Hair build up stripper

this will clean your hair of any product build-up and leave it silky smooth

Author: Stormy Stewart

Chamomile Hair Rinse plus other hair recipes

You can use chamomile topically, too, to treat infections and inflammations. Used to brighten, lighten, and stop dandruff

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Dry Skin Cream

This is a wonderful cream for dry skin and only 3 ingredients! According to my friend, Trine, which gave me the recipe, it was created by a doctor & nurse who recommended using the FAMILY DOLLAR store...

Author: Bea L. @BeachChic

Basic Cold Cream

This recipe is for a cold cream that is also a good moisturizer. You can add your favorite fragrance or essential oils to it too!

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

15th wedding anniversary cake!

This cake was for my Pastor's 15th wedding anniversary 2 of 2 cakes this weekend!

Author: Darla Hill

Dear Ann: (Ann Landers) Acne Remedy

My mom is battling Alzheimer's. So the other day I thought I'd go through her recipe box and hopefully do some reminiscing with her. I came across this newspaper clipping of Ann Landers and found it to...

Author: Shelley Simpson @Shellasim

Ginger Body Scrub

Use this one in the morning as the essential oils are invigorating, and will help your immune system hold of attacks all day! This can be given as a gift in a jar. if desired. Perfect for those with low...

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Cin's "Homemade Hand and Body Cream"

I got my original recipe from a nurse at the hospital in the late 1950's and adapted it to my liking over the years...this is how I make it now. RECIPE USUALLY YIELDS APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 60 OUNCES

Author: Straws Kitchen(*o *) @CinCooks

Homemade Exfoliating Scrub

I've been using this for a while now and am so excited about it. My skin has never been so soft. No more expensive lotions etc. This is the best so far. I hope you like it too. *Please note that I have...

Author: Jackie Conley @sleevesister

Rosemary hair care

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a traditional herb for hair care. It is used as a natural hair conditioner, especially for dark hair, and as old fashioned remedy for dandruff. You can quickly make...

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Candy lip gloss for lil girls

The sky's the limit on this one. A great girls night over project. A kids cook day or a girl scout craft or a girls party favor. Butter-rum, cinnamon, strawberry and peppermint are my favorites. Each kid...

Author: Stormy Stewart

Christmas Socks Exchange

We had a Christmas sock exchange last year at our Sweet & Treats Exchange. The ladies all enjoyed it & some couldn't stop laughing & dropping their socks as we passed them back and forth playing the Right...

Author: Kimberly Biegacki @pistachyoo

Spiced Mocha Sugar Scrub

This is a great alternative to those expensive scrubs and so easy to make. I love the way my hands feel after washing with a scrub and it's great for shaving legs too.

Author: Sylvia Carroll

Nail strengthener

This nail strengthener is completely natural with no added toxins, additives, chemicals, or synthetic perfumes. This nail strengthener is a 100 percent natural way to beautify your skin without harsh cleansers...

Author: Stormy Stewart

PEACHES & CREAM Bath Salts

These are so easy to make and usually up wards of $10 at a store if you bought them ready made. They make great gifts.

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Rose cold cream

Apply when you are washing your face to remove makeup, moisturize skin and smell pretty

Author: Stormy Stewart

Body Lotion

I found this home made lotion on Pinterest, it is amazing for dry cracked heels. You will notice a difference in 2 days, I love it. I gave a jar to a friend and she agreed that is amazing. Her coworkers...

Author: Sherry McCammon @smccammon

Mayonnaise hair treatment

It's time to deep condition your hair and save money ....try this mayonnaise hair treatment. Great way to make your hair shiny and healthy, You get the same results with a dollop of this condiment as in...

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Vanilla Lip Gloss

This helps moisten your lips, if u are like me and get chapped lips during the winter.

Author: Eve Peterson