This no-poo shampoo recipe is simple enough and contains none of the waxes and oils that shampoo companies use to hide the chemical burn damage of their products.
The Untrained Housewife’s Recipes for Homemade Bath Products
A bath can be much more than just a relaxing way to end the day. If you use herbs or essential oils in the bath, the warm bath water will open the skin’s pores, and the therapeutic and medicinal properties of the oils and herbs are easily absorbed to benefit the body and mind. An […]
Easy Homemade Salt Scrub Recipe
Salt scrubs get rid of dead skin cells, improve skin tone, boost circulation, and stimulate the lymphatic system, which in turn helps to prevent cellulite. The base (carrier) oils moisturize the skin naturally, and you can add essential oils to hydrate and balance, to energize, or to detoxify. Here’s an easy salt scrub […]
5 Ways To Use Frankincense at Home
Frankincense oil is a beautiful seasonal scent, but it also has many therapeutic properties. The oil comes from the resin of the frankincense tree (Boswellia carteri). The resin has a long history of use in incense, in perfumes and cosmetics. Here’s how to use Frankincense essential oil at home: 1. Add a couple […]
Make Your Own Aromatherapy Creams: How To Get Started
Making your own hand creams and foot creams is surprisingly easy. You can start with just a few basic ingredients: the easiest recipes require only 3-4 ingredients and take very little time to make. Start with small batches of cream and increase the amounts once you feel confident with each recipe. As you get used […]
Hand Cream Recipe: Galen’s Cold Cream
Galen’s cold cream was apparently developed by the physician Galen in the 2th century AD. The original recipe calls for olive oil, although today it is often made with almond oil. The basic recipe also contains Rose essential oil, one of the most expensive essential oils (and one that is great for the skin) however […]
A Very Easy Homemade Hand Cream Recipe
This hand cream is really easy to make. If you have not tried to make your own beauty products before, this is a simple recipe to start with and you only need a few ingredients. The result is a rich cream that is solid in room temperatures but liquefies on the skin. It is especially […]
9 Ways to Use Sweet Almond Oil
The weather is getting colder, and my skin keeps getting drier. I’ve started to use sweet almond oil on my body and occasionally on my face as a natural moisturizer. You can also use it in home hair treatments, in body or massage oils and other homemade beauty products. How to Use Sweet Almond Oil […]
Essential Oils for the Fall and the Winter
Spice oils and citrus oils are some of the best essential oils to use during the fall and the winter, when the weather gets colder and the days get shorter. Together, spice and citrus oils make great blends for essential oil burners. If using oils in a bath, add up to 6 drops of essential […]
Aromatherapy – For Women Only
Rose Geranium and Clary Sage are two essential oils that work to regulate the hormones. The stresses of daily life and consuming foods with sugar and caffeine can cause hormone fluctuation, which brings discomfort during certain times for women. Try one of these easy home remedies for women to ease monthly cycle discomfort or menopause […]
Sinus Steam Inhalation
This is an excellent remedy for those occasions where a cold or allergies have caused sinus congestion. By opening and draining the sinuses, you will prevent developing a sinus infection, deepen your breathing, and relieve the pressure in your head. If you have not tried a steam inhalation before, it is rather easy. Just grab a bath towel and a glass bowl from the kitchen. Put some water on to boil while you grab the essential oils.
UntrainedHousewife’s Cold & Flu Season Remedies
Spring may be here, but that doesn’t mean our sinuses and lungs are in the clear. The flu season has been known to peak into March at times, and even if you can bypass the germy crud, pollen is around the corner just waiting to stuff up your sinuses once more. Here is a roundup […]
