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How To Make Natural Chamomile Infused Oil

Nico · April 28, 2025 · Leave a Comment

A glass jar with dried chamomile flowers steeping in oil to make an infused oil. There is dried chamomile in front of it and a large white bottle in the background.

If you’re into natural ingredients and DIY body oils, chamomile-infused oil is one of the gentlest and most soothing options out there. It’s perfect for sensitive skin, packed with soothing benefits, and super easy to make at home. Whether you’re dealing with irritated skin or … [Read more...] about How To Make Natural Chamomile Infused Oil

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How To Make + Use Dandelion Infused Oil

Nico · April 18, 2025 · Leave a Comment

A glass jar with dried dandelion root inside steeping in oil. There's a large white bottle and cheesecloth in the background.

Whether you’re trying to ditch chemical-filled products or just looking for a good use for all the dandelions growing in your yard or park, this infused oil is a good one to make. These “annoying weeds” are actually packed with healing properties, especially when turned into … [Read more...] about How To Make + Use Dandelion Infused Oil

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The Easiest DIY Plantain Infused Oil

Nico · March 11, 2025 · Leave a Comment

A close up of a light hand holding a glass jar with plantain steeping in oil.

Making your own DIY plantain oil is a simple way to preserve and access the soothing benefits of the plant. Plantain-infused oil is wonderful for calming skin irritations, soothing insect bites, and healing minor cuts more quickly.  Plantain (Plantago major and Plantago … [Read more...] about The Easiest DIY Plantain Infused Oil

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The Easiest Homemade Lemon Balm Salve Recipe

Nico · December 9, 2024 · Leave a Comment

An overhead shot of dried lemon balm sprinkled over a lemon balm salve.

This lemon balm salve recipe is straightforward to make and uses only natural ingredients. It helps soothe insect bites, calm skin irritations, and heal cold sores.  Lemon balm (or Melissa officinalis) is an incredible herb known for its wide variety of medicinal … [Read more...] about The Easiest Homemade Lemon Balm Salve Recipe

Filed Under: Holistic Skin Care, Simple Salves

How To Make Homemade Beeswax Salve (Easy Recipe)

Nico · November 25, 2024 · Leave a Comment

An overhead shot of a finished beeswax salve with yellow beeswax pellets on top of it.

Homemade beeswax salve is a simple and nourishing DIY remedy and a great way to heal dry skin. Using only a few natural ingredients, this salve helps soothe skin irritations, treat insect bites, and keep moisture in the skin. It’s my go-to hand salve because it’s so easy to … [Read more...] about How To Make Homemade Beeswax Salve (Easy Recipe)

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