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Infused Oils

Simple Lavender Beeswax Salve Recipe

Nico · December 20, 2022 · Leave a Comment

An overhead shot of beeswax next to a beeswax salve.

This beeswax salve recipe is simple to make at home and is a wonderful homemade herbal gift. Beeswax, lavender, and a few other natural ingredients are combined to make a moisturising and calming salve. If you like homemade body products, you can also try making beeswax body … [Read more...] about Simple Lavender Beeswax Salve Recipe

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Simple Body Butter Recipe With Beeswax

Nico · December 6, 2022 · Leave a Comment

An overhead shot of beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter, and cocoa butter whipped into a body butter in a glass jar on a light countertop. There are beeswax pellets beside the jar.

With only 4 ingredients, this body butter with beeswax recipe is simple to whip up and makes a wonderful gift for friends and family. Free from synthetic fragrances and other toxic ingredients, homemade body butters are more economical and nourishing than store-bought … [Read more...] about Simple Body Butter Recipe With Beeswax

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How To Make Cold Infused Rosehip Oil

Nico · October 29, 2022 · Leave a Comment

A shot of diy rosehip oil in a small glass jar on a light countertop in front of a window.

With only 2 ingredients, this simple DIY rosehip oil is a superfood for your skin. Known to calm and hydrate skin, rosehips are an enriching addition to any cleansing routine. Handmade rosehip oil is a simple yet luxurious way to care for oneself or a loved one. I was … [Read more...] about How To Make Cold Infused Rosehip Oil

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Herbal Non-Greasy Whipped Shea Butter Recipe

Nico · August 23, 2022 · Leave a Comment

An overhead shot of whipped shea butter in a small glass jar on a wooden countertop. There are small mint leaves on top of the whipped shea butter.

This herbal whipped shea butter recipe is non-greasy and uses only four ingredients. Add garden herbs into homemade body butters to create the perfect homemade gift for friends and family. As the summer fades into autumn, one way you can use the last of your garden herbs is … [Read more...] about Herbal Non-Greasy Whipped Shea Butter Recipe

Filed Under: Handmade Gift Ideas, Infused Oils, Simple Herbal Remedies

Simple DIY Calendula Lip Balm Recipe

Nico · May 12, 2022 · Leave a Comment

An overhead shot of homemade calendula lip balm on a wooden cutting board next to beeswax pellets.

This DIY calendula lip balm recipe uses 4 all-natural ingredients and is a herbal powerhouse when it comes to healing lips and skin. Calendula is a beautiful golden flower that is well-known for, among other things, its skin and wound healing properties. Calendula oil and … [Read more...] about Simple DIY Calendula Lip Balm Recipe

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Hi, I’m Nico! For me, simple living isn’t about leaving the modern world or about total self-reliance. It’s an act of resistance. Read more about me here.

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