Skin Care, Lotion & Lip Balm


How to make an herbal salve

How to make an herbal salve

This is a giveaway post, as well as a salve making tutorial. The giveaway is now closed. Years ago I bought a large pre-mixed package of arnica flowers, St. John's wort and cayenne pepper (aka: Miracle Herbal Rub Mix) from The Bulk Herb Store. I used it to make a ...

How to Make Lotion ~ A Photo Tutorial

How to Make Lotion ~ A Photo Tutorial

I usually make my soap and body care products after supper, when all my other work of the day is done, which means I don't take photos of the process. Photographing under fluorescent kitchen lighting is just nasty. But today since I had natural light I thought I'd share it ...

Calendula, Salves and an Easy Soap Recipe

Calendula, Salves and an Easy Soap Recipe

A bit of everything: why I love calendula, salve making and a soap recipe.

Homemade Lip Balm

Homemade Lip Balm

After making my own lip balm I will never buy it again. It's easy, cheap, 100% natural and good for your lips, especially this time of year.