The Recipe for Radiance: Discover Beauty’s Best-Kept Secrets in Your Kitchen (Running Press (April 22, 2014) It’s no secret that I prefer homemade beauty products to store-bought ones. And I think the best beauty treatments are those that can be made with stuff from the garden or maybe the fridge. The Recipe for Radiance: Discover […]
Toning and Texturizing Facial Masks
Natural facial masks are easy to make from readily-available ingredients and can be great for toning dry or blemished skin. Oats and Honey Mask 1/2 Cup oatmeal – cooked 1/4 Cup honey (raw works great) As soon as the oatmeal is cooked, mix in the honey and mash slightly to create a thick paste. When […]
Can Baking Soda Get Rid of Body Odor?
Baking soda is a common household item used for baking and for cleaning, but can it get rid of body odor too? Research done in an England study shows that approximately 98% of people have underarm odor, leaving a mere 2% without any at all. Think about that for a minute – nearly all of […]
Homemade Lip Balm
Personal care products are one of those things that can be intimidating to make at home. Sure, I can whip up a loaf of bread or some spaghetti sauce in no time and without much thought, but what about shampoo? Homemade lotion or deodorant? Or lip balm? On the surface, a lot of these items seem […]
Natural Beauty Recipes on The Untrained Housewife
Take a look at the list of ingredients on a typical body lotion or face cream bottle. It can be scary: synthetic fragrances and colors, chemical preservatives, stuff you have never even heard of. With homemade beauty products, you’ll know exactly what you are going to put on your skin. Making your own natural beauty […]
Five Tips for Putting Your Best Face Forward Plus Giveaway!
Here are 5 easy steps to help you getting ready for the start of school! Get ready to be new, revived, and surprise all your friends by your brand new look! You will find items listed below that will help you take care of your body, face, acne, control your oil, remove the toughest make-up with these […]
