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Mango Butter vs Shea Butter – which is better?

Nico · February 9, 2024 · Leave a Comment

A close up of shea butter and mango butter on a wooden cutting board.

Let's unpack which is better - mango butter vs shea butter. Both are better than conventional body butters that are full of synthetic fragrances and unpronounceable ingredients, but here are the pros and cons of each. Swapping out conventional body butters for homemade … [Read more...] about Mango Butter vs Shea Butter – which is better?

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Nontoxic Lip Balm Shea Butter Recipe (Only 2 Ingredients)

Nico · January 24, 2024 · Leave a Comment

A close up of homemade lip balm using shea butter. There are pieces of shea butter around the white tube of lip balm.

This lip balm shea butter recipe uses only two ingredients and is a nontoxic alternative to conventional chapsticks. Ready in an hour, there’s no reason to buy store bought lip balm again. For some reason, lip balm was a product that I didn’t initially think to swap out in … [Read more...] about Nontoxic Lip Balm Shea Butter Recipe (Only 2 Ingredients)

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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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3 Simple Herbal Bath Tea Recipes

Nico · December 8, 2022 · Leave a Comment

An overhead shot of dried oat straw and nettles in a small muslin bag on a light countertop.

These simple herbal bath tea recipes can help with relaxation and are nourishing to your skin. Ready in under 10 minutes, these make great handmade gifts for friends, family, and yourself. Herbal tea baths are a slow way to wind down at the end of the day. Healing herbs like … [Read more...] about 3 Simple Herbal Bath Tea Recipes

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Simple Body Butter Recipe With Beeswax

Nico · December 6, 2022 · 6 Comments

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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