Natural All Purpose Cleaner

A typical all purpose cleaner is full of toxic chemicals, including artificial fragrances. These things are said to be unsafe for everyone, pets and babies included. Finding a non-toxic all purpose spray can be expensive when it’s so easy to make at home and much less expensive!

This cleaner can be used for everything, it is truly an all-purpose cleaner. I use it on my glass stovetop, vinyl floors, countertops, cabinets, literally everything! 

Note: This recipe uses white vinegar, there is controversy about whether vinegar is safe on real hardwood floors. I have vinyl flooring in my home so this is not a concern for me. My mom has real hardwood floors and has been using this cleaner for many years and never had an issue. It is really up to you whether it’s something you want to try or not! 

Vinegar for Cleaning

You might feel unsure about using vinegar due to the smell, however, when vinegar dries it is scentless. Adding in the lemon essential oil allows the fresh citrus scent to stick around once the cleaner has dried on the surface and the vinegar smell should be completely gone!

Essential Oils for Cleaning

Any essential oil is fine to clean with, however, there are a few in particular that are great for cleaning.

Essential Oils for Fighting Germs:

If there is a cold going around your house and you want to disinfect your surfaces, this Germ Fighter oil blend is great.

Wanting to avoid an illness that is going around? Try this Immunity Blend oil in your all-purpose cleaning spray!

This Respiratory support oil blend is great for those nasty viruses that hit your household!

You can buy a bundle with all of these oils right HERE, I suggest keeping them on hand for many things, including to use in the all-purpose cleaning spray. You can even use all three oils in your spray at once!

Tea Tree Oil is also great for fighting germs, this study found that using tea tree oil can kill the influenza virus up to two hours after exposure. Talk about powerful!

Essential Oils for Pests:

If you’ve read some of my other posts, you might remember that I live in the south, Tennessee to be exact. This means, BUGS! RODENTS! PESTS! it is a serious problem here. I use these essential oils for pests all the time, many times I sprinkle them outside around the back patio to deter pests as well.

Peppermint essential oil for pests is truly one of the best. Every winter we get mice in our garage since it is warmer in there than outside. This year, I sprinkled peppermint essential oil all over the garage and the mice left after a few days. I also love to use peppermint essential oil in an all-purpose cleaning spray when I notice more insects around, usually during spring and summer.

Eucalyptus essential oil for pests is also a great option. If you haven’t checked out my bug repellent candle recipe, you should! In the bug repellent candle, I always combine peppermint, eucalyptus, and citronella. Eucalyptus in particular is known for repelling rats.

Citronella essential oil for mosquitos is another option you can add to the all-purpose cleaning spray. Before we put up a back door screen to keep mosquitos out, you can get one here, mosquitos were a big problem inside our house. If you have this problem too, simply add citronella essential oil to your spray and clean as usual. The smell should help deter more mosquitos from coming inside.

Do you have a problem with ants? Cinnamon essential oil is the answer to your problem. Cinnamon is commonly used to kill and deter ants. Replace the lemon essential oil in this natural all-purpose cleaning spray recipe with cinnamon essential oil to help with your ant problem.

homemade all-purpose cleaner

How to Make the Best All Purpose Cleaner

What you will need:

How to make it:

  • Mix everything together in a spray bottle and use! 

Note:

The oil might separate from the mixture and rise to the top, simply shake the spray before using.

You can always add more essential oil if you feel the smell is not strong enough, this is just based on personal preference.

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Natural Sunburn Relief Cream

With summer quickly approaching (it has definitely arrived in the south already!), many of us are probably spending lots of time in the sun. I love to use this natural sunburn relief cream on my whole family. Even with using sunscreen, which by the way, I would recommend using a natural sunscreen like this one, there are times when sunburn is inevitable.

Sunburns can be avoided, for the most part, by limiting your time in the sun to increments of 2 hours and using a natural sunscreen if desired. When sunburn does appear, it can be painful and uncomfortable. I love to use this sunburn relief cream on my whole family. The aloe vera brings instant relief from that burning feeling while the shea butter moisturizes the skin, aiding in quicker healing of the sunburn. 

Tips for avoiding a sunburn:

Unfortunately over the years, many people have had the belief that the sun is bad for us, but it really isn’t. The vitamin D we receive from direct sunlight is essential for optimal health and overall wellness. With that being said, sunburn is one side effect of being in direct sunlight. There are a few things we can do to avoid sunburn when possible, such as;

  • Limit sun exposure to increments of 2 hours, taking a small brake inside or in the shade before going back out for a few hours.
  • Use a natural sunscreen, this is a great one that our family loves. 
  • Wear a wide brim hat to protect the most common areas where our skin burns, such as our face and shoulders. 

Aloe vera for sunburn:

Growing up at the beach meant lots of sunburns for me when I was a child. My mom would always apply aloe vera to my skin after a long day in the sun, however, it was always the bright green kind from the drugstore. After learning more about harmful ingredients, I have come to realize this artificial aloe vera we see on most store shelves is actually toxic. It is full of artificial dyes, preservatives, and many other hormone-disrupting ingredients. 

If you do not have access to an actual aloe vera plant, where you can use the gel inside the leaves of the plant, using a pure aloe vera, with ingredients that are easily pronounced and understood is the next best option for our skin. This aloe vera has the best ingredients for something that is shelf-stable, at least that I have found. 

According to this article, “Aloe vera is soothing and moisturizing, and it has cooling properties. This makes it an ideal and inexpensive choice for soothing the pain of minor sunburns at home. Sunburned skin loses moisture, and applying aloe may help retain skin moisture due to a substance called mucopolysaccharides found in the plant.”

Make sure the aloe vera you choose is a gel, not a liquid. This will help the mixture solidify once cooled. 

Shea butter for sunburn:

Sunburns usually cause the skin to become dry and peel off. Applying a natural sunburn cream with shea butter, like the one in this recipe, can help to moisturize the affected area. Once the area has become moisturized, the skin can begin to heal. 

According to this article, “One suggestion for an especially potent sunburn moisturizer comes from Dr. Ernest Brown, founder of Doctors To You: shea butter. “In addition to moisturizing the skin (which helps to reduce infection), shea butter is packed with nutrients and vitamins that increase its healing properties.”

Lavender essential oil for sunburn:

Lavender essential oil is great for natural pain relief. When adding the oil to the natural sunburn relief cream, be sure to only use a few drops since essential oils are very potent. 

According to this article, “Just like chamomile, lavender oil also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to treat sunburn, says Dr. Sobel. A 2004 study refers to lavender as “one of the mildest of known plant essential oils,” making it a safer pick if you have sensitive skin.”

Sunburn Removal Cream for Face

How to make sunburn relief cream:

What you need:

Directions:

  • Begin by setting up a double boiler, this is a pot of water filled 1/3 of the way up, brought to a boil, with a glass or heat-safe bowl on top. 
  • Once the double boiler is ready, add in your shea butter. 
  • Allow the shea butter to melt completely.
  • Once melted, turn off the heat. 
  • Add in the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. 
  • Pour into your container of choice, remember this is a lotion so you will not be able to squeeze or pump this out, a wide mouth jar like this is a good option. 
  • Once cooled, put cream in a stand up mixer or mix with a handheld mixer using a whisk attachment. (see notes)
  • Apply as needed

Notes:

Although whipping the cream is an extra step, it helps to ensure the aloe vera and shea butter mix completely. During the cooling process, the aloe vera gel and shea butter tend to separate, therefore mixing them together after the natural sunburn relief cream has cooled allows the cream to provide its full benefits.

how to make organic sunburn face cream

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How to Make a Bug Repellent Candle

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How to Make a Bug Repellent Candle

It is that time of year again, the bugs are out and trying to come inside. Living in the south, bugs are something we deal with all year however, the mosquitos, flies, gnats, and a whole host of other bugs show up in great quantities during the spring and summer. This bug repellent candle is simple to make, only requires a few ingredients, and is effective at keeping (most) bugs away.

Before learning about the negative effects artificial fragrances and chemicals can have on our bodies, I, like most people, would go to the store and buy a generic brand bug repellent candle. Now, once educating myself on how harmful these candles can really be, I make my own every year using this recipe.

To learn a little bit more about creating beeswax candles, check out my blog post HERE. 

bug repellent candles indoor

Two Ingredient Bug Repellent Candle

There are only two simple ingredients needed to make this DIY bug repellent candle:

For this recipe, I used a combination of essential oils including peppermint, eucalyptus, and citronella, although using just one can still make an effective bug repellent candle.

Bug Repellent Essential Oils

Citronella

This is a classic scent used in most generic brand mosquito repellent sprays and candles. As I mentioned before, the artificial fragrances and chemicals used to make these repellents can be toxic for us to inhale. When using a pure citronella scent, like with this essential oil, there are no artificial fragrances or chemicals. With that being said, this scent is great for repelling a lot of bugs but in particular, mosquitoes. 

Peppermint

Peppermint essential oil can be effective for many different things throughout the home. I personally love using peppermint oil in my garden to keep pests away as well as in a candle like this bug repellent candle to keep most insects away from the inside of my house. 

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus oil is great for keeping mosquitoes away. There was a study done in 2014 that showed “eucalyptus oil provided more than 95% protection against mosquitoes for 3 hours.”, You can find that study here.

Thyme

Thyme is another wonderful essential oil to use when making a bug repellent candle, There was a study done that showed thyme to be a more effective mosquito repellent than DEET. You can see that study here.

Clary Sage

Clary sage essential oil is typically associated with women’s health, particularly in its ability to induce labor naturally (I would know, it induced my second labor very quickly!), however, there are also properties to the essential oil that help to deter many insects including mosquitoes. 

Creating a combination using any of these essential oils to make a bug repellent candle can be an effective method to keep bugs away from your home. 

best natural bug repellent candles

How to make a beeswax candle:

What you need:

Directions:

  • Make a double boiler by filling your pot with water 1/3 of the way up. Once the water is boiling, add your glass bowl or measuring cup on top of the pot so the water is hitting the bottom of the glass. 
  • Add the candle wick to the candle container.
  • Pour in beeswax pellets and stir consistently until they are completely melted.
  • Once the beeswax has melted, turn off the heat, add your essential oils, and continue to stir.
  • Immediately pour melted beeswax into your candle container, the beeswax will harden quickly so this process must be fast. If your beeswax happens to harden before you are able to pour it into the candle mold, turn the pot of water back on and reheat the glass bowl or measuring cup until the beeswax melts again. 
  • Allow the candle to completely set before using, mine usually takes around 30 minutes – 1 hour depending on how big the candle container is.
  • I like to burn my candle near the back door so when the door is open to let the kids or dogs in and out of the backyard, the bugs aren’t tempted to hurry inside while the door is open. 
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How to Make a Bug Repellent Candle

Equipment

  • 1 Glass Bowl or Measuring Cup
  • 1 Utensil to Stir
  • 1 Stovetop Pot to Boil Water
  • 1 Candle Container
  • 1 Wick

Ingredients

  • ⅔ Cup Organic Beeswax Pellets
  • 10 Drops Peppermint Essential Oil
  • 10 Drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
  • 10 Drops Citronella Essential Oil

Instructions

  • Make a double boiler by filling your pot with water 1/3 of the way up. Once the water is boiling, add your glass bowl or measuring cup on top of the pot so the water is hitting the bottom of the glass. 
  • Add the candle wick to the candle container.
  • Pour in beeswax pellets and stir consistently until they are completely melted.
  • Once the beeswax has melted, turn off the heat, add your essential oils, and continue to stir.
  • Immediately pour melted beeswax into your candle container, the beeswax will harden quickly so this process must be fast. If your beeswax happens to harden before you are able to pour it into the candle mold, turn the pot of water back on and reheat the glass bowl or measuring cup until the beeswax melts again. 
  • Allow the candle to be completely set before using, mine usually takes around 30 minutes – to 1 hour depending on how big the candle container is.

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How to Make a Beeswax Candle

If you’re a 90’s baby like me, you probably grew up loving the big colorful candles you can buy at the mall. They smell amazing, right? But, unfortunately, in recent years a lot of information has come out about artificial fragrances used in most commercially made candles being toxic to our health. Making your own beeswax candle at home using only essential oils to create the fragrance is really easy and much better for us to have lit around our family.

Beeswax Candle with Two Ingredients:

  • Essential Oils

That is it! How is easy, right? You might not have beeswax readily available but don’t fret, you can buy a bag on amazon HERE and have it at your door in two days or less. 

To be honest, this beeswax candle recipe does require using a lot of essential oils which can be a bit pricey, especially depending on the brand you use. It would be more cost-effective to put a few drops of your essential oils into a diffuser, however, this candle does put off a beautiful aroma and lasts a while depending on how often you light it. I usually light my candles once a day for an hour or two and this 4oz candle lasts about 3-4 weeks.

Essential Oil Combinations for Candles:

Sweet Orange

This recipe uses a sweet orange essential oil, which is my absolute favorite. This scent is great for any time of year. In the summer it makes me feel like I’m on a tropical vacation but in the winter It creates a cozy and warm feeling in the house. 

Citronella

Citronella is the best oil to use in the summer, especially if you live in the south and deal with a crazy amount of mosquitos like me. It is one of the best natural mosquito detergents there is, I also like to have one of these candles going during the summer whether it is next to our grill outside while I’m cooking or just in the house to keep them away. 

Lavender

Almost everyone loves the scent of lavender and lavender essential oil has so many uses and benefits. Check out my blog post on the Uses and Benefits of Lavender Essential Oil to learn more. 

Eucalyptus + Balsam Fir 

This scent combination is great for a cozy winter day. The smell of fir trees with the sweet hint of eucalyptus makes for the perfect relaxing environment.

Holiday Season Blend

Of course, this particular blend by plant therapy is amazing for Christmas time. Looking to get in the Christmas spirit, and relax by the tree with a fire going? Use this oil in your candle! The blend consists of cinnamon and clove oils however there are tons of different Christmas combinations you could make on your own.

Beeswax Candle vs. Soy Wax Candle

Beeswax is a safe non-toxic option to use when it comes to making candles. Although it is a little bit tricky to deal with (I’ll explain later), there are no added chemicals or artificial ingredients. When choosing a pre-made wax like soy, there is often paraffin in the wax. Paraffin wax can be derived from petroleum, oil shale, or coal. When you think about it, that is not something we should be inhaling when our candles are going. To make your candles the least toxic It is best to use organic pure beeswax with essential oils as the fragrance.

Beeswax Candle with Essential Oils

How to Make a Beeswax Candle

What You Need:

Directions:

  1. You will want to start with an old tin container, like one leftover from canned beans or maybe an old coffee tin. This is because beeswax can be nearly impossible to wash out of a bowl since it dries quickly and is very hard when solid. It is also important to use a stirring utensil that you do not care about, I use an old wooden knife that I have dedicated to beeswax candle making. 
  2. Prepare your candle container by adding a wick to the middle of the container. Have your essential oil bottle close by and ready to use.
  3. Fill a small to medium size pot with water approximately 1/3 of the way up, bringing the water to a boil. 
  4. Once the water is boiling, add your beeswax into the tin container. Set the tin container inside the boiling water. The tin will get hot so be sure to use oven-mitts or something similar to protect your hands. 
  5. Consistently stir the beeswax using whatever utensil you chose. The beeswax should melt in about 5-7 minutes. Once the beeswax has melted it is important to work quickly since it does dry fast. 
  6. Pour the melted beeswax into an empty candle container of your choosing. Quickly add in 30-50 drops of whatever essential oil you have chosen. The more drops you add the more fragrant your candle will be. 
  7. If you are choosing to use dried flowers as I do, now is the time to add them. Be sure you have crushed the dried flowers to almost a powder so they don’t cause a large flame when coming in contact with the fire. Simply sprinkle the dried flowers on top of the beeswax before it has melted.
  8. When the essential oil has been added be sure not to touch the candle anymore until it dries, the essential oil will sink and move around throughout the beeswax before drying, spreading the fragrance around. 
  9. The candle should be dry in about an hour or two depending on the temperature inside your home. You can put the candle in your fridge to speed up the process however the wax might sink in or crack if you do this so I suggest leaving it out on the counter to dry.
  10. Once the beeswax candle has set completely you can trim your wick down and light the candle! Enjoy!
How to Make a Beeswax Candle

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Face Toner for Glowing Skin

Face toner is very common in the skincare world, Usually coming after face wash to help moisturize the skin. Adding green tea to any skincare routine is beneficial, especially if you’re after glowing skin. 

4 Simple ingredients Used to Make Face Toner for Glowing Skin

Green Tea

Aloe Vera

Vitamin E Oil

Essential Oil

Face Toner for Glowing Skin Benefits

Face Toner Benefits for Acne

Green tea is commonly known to help with acne because it has antibacterial-like properties. According to this site, “Green tea is especially rich in epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a polyphenol that research has shown can improve acne and oily skin.” 

Although there are many reasons why acne pops up, bacteria on the skin, from touching our face with dirty hands or being in an environment with air pollution, etc. is commonly associated with acne. Adding green tea into your daily skincare routine can be beneficial for anyone, especially those who deal with acne. 

Face Toner Benefits for Dry Skin

Another benefit of using a green tea toner is the moisturizing aspect. The combination of green tea, aloe vera, and vitamin E oil in this green tea toner DIY is the perfect recipe for glowing, moisturized skin. 

Dealing with dry skin is common and honestly a little annoying. Peeling skin, dry flakes, itchiness, who wants that? If you don’t add this into your daily skincare regime, Having this face toner for glowing skin on hand in your bathroom or vanity is great for those days you’re extra dry and flaky. 

Aloe Vera for Glowing Skin

Aloe vera can be great at evening out your skin tone. If you deal with uneven skin tone or acne, adding aloe vera into your beauty products can be a game-changer. The key to glowing skin is creating an even skin tone and moisturized skin. By removing the dead skin cells on the surface of your face, aloe vera helps create a glowing complexion. 

Benefits of Vitamin E Skincare

Vitamin E oil is something I use a lot in my homemade skincare products because it has so many benefits. To briefly sum it up, Vitamin E oil can help clear light acne scarring, moisturize dry skin, and help to reduce signs of aging. A little goes a long way when it comes to vitamin E oil since it is so full of antioxidants. 

Essential Oils for Glowing Skin

When diluted properly, essential oils are great to add to most beauty products. I love adding essential oils to my DIY skincare products. My favorite blend for anything skincare is one formulated by Plant Therapy, you can find it here, called ‘soft skin’. This not only smells amazing, but it truly does help my skin feel soft.

Essential Oils to Promote Healthy Skin

Cedarwood

Frankincense

Lavender

Copaiba

Tea Tree

Eucalyptus

Sweet Orange

Green Tea Face Toner for Glowing Skin

How to Use Face Toner

If you don’t already have face toner in your skincare routine, you should add this one! Face toner has many benefits for our skin as mentioned above. Adding a face toner into a daily skincare routine is easy. Simply, wash your face with your favorite face wash (I use this one when I don’t have time to make my own), and Pat your skin dry with a towel. Spray face toner onto your face (don’t forget to close your eyes!), and allow it to dry completely before moisturizing with a lotion or cream, although a moisturizer is optional since the green tea face toner is already very moisturizing. 

How to Make Face Toner for Glowing Skin at Home:

What You Need

Directions:

  1. Start by brewing a bag of green tea, I used matcha green tea because that is what I had on hand but any green tea will work. Once your cup of tea is done, allow it to cool completely before starting the rest of the process.
  2. When the cup of tea is cooled, add all of the remaining ingredients into a jar or bowl and mix. 
  3. With everything mixed, add it into a spray bottle (I like these ones).

Notes:

  • If you have the powdered bright green matcha tea, not in bags, it might change the outcome of this recipe. The matcha green tea I used to make this was in individual bags so I did not have to deal with the powder itself. You can try brewing the matcha as normal and using it or putting the matcha in tea bags to brew. 
  • It is important to use pure aloe vera, many aloe vera gels you typically see in the store are bright green and filled with artificial colors and chemicals. The gel I always use can be bought here, or you can make your own by cutting open the leaf of an aloe vera plant, scraping out the clear gel, and blending it, or using a fork to mix it so it is easier to manage. Aloe vera juice would also work for this recipe.
  • There are many different essential oils you can use in this recipe, just be sure to keep it to 2 drops total no matter which ones you choose to use. Having essential oils diluted properly is important, especially when being used on the skin. 
Green Tea Face Toner for Glowing Skin
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Green Tea Face Toner for Glowing Skin

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon
  • Small Spray Bottle

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Green Tea (See Notes)
  • 1 Tablespoon Pure Aloe Vera (See Notes)
  • 3 Drops Vitamin E Oil
  • 2 Drops Soft Skin Essential Oil (See Notes)

Instructions

  • Start by brewing a bag of green tea, I used matcha green tea because that is what I had on hand but any green tea will work. Once your cup of tea is done, allow it to cool completely before starting the rest of the process.
  • When the cup of tea is cooled, add all of the remaining ingredients into a jar or bowl and mix. 
  • With everything mixed, add it into a spray bottle (I like these ones).

Notes

  • If you have the powdered bright green matcha tea, not in bags, it might change the outcome of this recipe. The matcha green tea I used to make this was in individual bags so I did not have to deal with the powder itself. You can try brewing the matcha as normal and using it or putting the matcha in tea bags to brew. 
  • It is important to use pure aloe vera, many aloe vera gels you typically see in the store are bright green and filled with artificial colors and chemicals. The gel I always use can be bought here, or you can make your own by cutting open the leaf of an aloe vera plant, scraping out the clear gel, and blending it, or using a fork to mix it so it is easier to manage. Aloe vera juice would also work for this recipe.
  • There are many different essential oils you can use in this recipe, just be sure to keep it to 2 drops total no matter which ones you choose to use. Having essential oils diluted properly is important, especially when being used on the skin. 

Check Out the Video Tutorial on How to Make This!

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Green Tea Face Toner for Glowing Skin

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Anti-Aging Green Tea Eye Cream

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The Best Homemade Anti-Aging Eye Cream

You might associate green tea with a nice warm beverage you drink, however, green tea has many benefits for the skin when used topically. This homemade anti-aging eye cream is nourishing, moisturizing, and great for helping prevent wrinkles.

how do you make homemade anti-aging eye cream?

This DIY eye cream recipe is made using 4 simple ingredients:

Green Tea

Shea Butter

Vitamin E Oil

Almond Oil

Essential Oils (optional)

DIY Anti-Aging Eye Cream for Wrinkles and Dark Circles

what does anti-aging eye cream do?

Homemade eye cream is great because you can control what ingredients go into it. When looking at store-bought eye cream, oftentimes some ingredients are nearly impossible to pronounce. Making your own, like with this anti-aging eye cream recipe, you can probably pronounce everything in it because it is made with natural and pure ingredients. Plus, this is the best and easiest homemade eye cream

The main benefit of green tea in an eye cream is minimizing signs of aging. There are many antioxidants present in green tea, even when used topically. According to this article, “Antioxidants help protect the skin from environmental stressors which can damage (skin) leading to common signs of aging.” 

Another wonderful benefit of incorporating green tea into your daily skincare routine is the vitamin C present. Vitamin C in skincare is great for helping to brighten the skin. 

Overall, anti-aging eye cream is a skincare product you should add to your daily routine because it helps moisturize the skin, brighten under-eye circles, and reduce signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles.

Benefits of Shea Butter on the Skin

Shea butter is an amazing product and has so many benefits for the skin. If you’ve never felt anything made with shea butter before, you’re missing out! Shea butter, once reduced to a liquid state and cooled off back to solid, is creamy like lotion even though it’s just one simple ingredient.

The benefits of shea butter on the skin are it is moisturizing, anti-inflammatory (helpful with reducing skin irritation), and has anti-aging properties.

To read more about the 28 Best Shea Butter Benefits for Skin, Hair, and Health check out this article.

Almond Oil Benefits for Skin

Using almond oil on the skin is great for reducing under-eye puffiness and dark circles. Although you can substitute almond oil for coconut oil in this recipe, almond oil is a great beneficial addition to the anti-aging eye cream recipe.

Vitamin E Oil Under Eyes

Vitamin E oil, when used under the eyes like with my anti-aging green tea under eye cream, can help to lighten dark circles and reduce puffiness due to the anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties of vitamin E oil.

Essential Oils for Dark Circles

This particular recipe does not include essential oils. Although essential oils can be great for helping reduce the appearance of dark circles, being careful with essential oils near the eyes is crucial. If the oils are properly diluted most people would not have a problem adding essential oils into this recipe for anti-aging eye cream however if you are sensitive to essential oils it is best to omit them from this recipe. It is also important to note that if using essential oils, you want to use extra caution to ensure the eye cream does not go in your eye or it may cause a burning sensation. 

If using essential oils in your DIY anti-aging eye cream for wrinkles and dark circles, you want to choose some that have specific anti-inflammatory properties, here are some great ones for dark circles:

anti-aging eye cream

What You Need to Make the Best Homemade Anti-Aging Eye Cream:

1 Cup Shea Butter

1 Packet Green Tea (see notes)

5 Drops Vitamin E Oil

1 Tbsp Sweet Almond Oil

3 Drops Essential Oil of Choice (optional)

How to Make Anti-Aging Eye Cream:

Create a double boiler, this is just a pot of water filled 1/4 of the way full. Let the water come to a boil and set a glass, heat-safe, bowl on top of the pot. 

Add shea butter into the glass bowl, whisking to ensure it melts. 

Once the shea butter is melted, turn off the heat and add the remaining ingredients. Whisk until fully combined. You want to work quickly on this part so the shea butter does not solidify before transferring the mixture into your eye cream container.

When everything is well mixed, transfer the eye cream into whatever air-tight container you have chosen to use. Let it cool for 2-3 hours until fully set. 

You can use this as a part of your nightly skincare routine!

How to Use Under Eye Cream

Once the anti-aging green tea eye cream is fully set, it is ready to be used. I like to wash my face at night before bed, apply the eye cream under my eyes (where my dark circles are), and leave it on until I wash my face again in the morning.

Be sure not to rub your eyes once the cream is on, the ingredients are natural and safe however it’s not comfortable to get anything in your eyes!

Notes:

I used matcha green tea in my eye cream because that is usually when I have it in my cupboards however what type of green tea you use does not matter, as long as it is green tea without any other teas mixed in. I tested this recipe using brewed green tea and the final product was never set so it is important to use the dried tea inside the packet directly into the eye cream.

If the green tea is a loose-leaf, meaning it hasn’t been ground into a powder, it is best that you grind the tea in a small blender or mortar and pestle, otherwise you will be spreading large chunks of tea onto your face which is no fun!

You will see small flecks of tea in the finished product, even if using a ground green tea powder.

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The Best Homemade Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Green Tea
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The Best Homemade Anti-Aging Eye Cream

Equipment

  • Glass Bowl heat safe
  • Large Pot
  • Small Jar
  • Whisk

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Create a double boiler, this is just a pot of water filled 1/4 of the way full. Let the water come to a boil and set a glass, heat-safe, bowl on top of the pot.
  • Add shea butter into the glass bowl, whisking to ensure it melts.
  • Once the shea butter is melted, turn off the heat and add the remaining ingredients. Whisk until fully combined. You want to work quickly on this part so the shea butter does not solidify before transferring the mixture into your eye cream container.
  • When everything is well mixed, transfer the eye cream into whatever air-tight container you have chosen to use. Let it cool for 2-3 hours until fully set.
  • You can use this as a part of your nightly skincare routine!

Notes

I used matcha green tea in my eye cream because that is usually when I have in my cupboards however what type of green tea you use does not matter, as long as it is green tea without any other teas mixed in. I tested this recipe using brewed green tea and the final product was never set so it is important to use the dried tea inside the packet directly into the eye cream. 
If the green tea is a loose-leaf, meaning it hasn’t been ground into a powder, it is best that you grind the tea in a small blender or mortar and pestle, otherwise you will be spreading large chunks of tea onto your face which is no fun!
You will see small flecks of tea in the finished product, even if using a ground green tea powder.
DIY Anti-Aging Eye Cream for Wrinkles and Dark Circles

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Coconut Milk Conditioner

I recently shared my homemade shampoo bar recipe on the blog, you can check that out here, so now is the perfect time to share my favorite coconut milk conditioner recipe. This recipe is simple and the perfect pairing to use after the homemade shampoo bar.

If you’re like me, conditioner is a must in my haircare routine. I have thick, wavy, and coarse hair that gets tangled very easily if I don’t use any conditioner which is why I created this coconut milk conditioner recipe. With most of the recipes I make, it comes from a need. Usually, that need is to find a natural alternative to most products on the market which is exactly what happened with this recipe as well.

Many conditioners have tons of ingredients, most of which I can’t pronounce, and even the ones that claim to be natural are not always natural. My coconut milk conditioner recipe is truly natural, you know every ingredient going into it, and it works on my thick hair! 

Natural Ingredients Used in this Recipe:

Coconut Milk

Castile Soap

Sweet Almond Oil

Essential Oils

Coconut Milk for Hair:

Usually, you see coconut oil used in a wide variety of skincare and haircare products, but you don’t see coconut milk as an ingredient too often. That’s usually because it is only shelf-stable for about a month or two and most store-bought products are meant to last years on a shelf, hence the immense list of unpronounceable ingredients.

Coconut milk, like its counterpart coconut oil, has many benefits for hair. One of the main benefits of using a coconut-based product is the lauric acid found in coconuts. According to this article, “This long-chain/medium-chain fatty acid is known for its ability to penetrate hair easily and help strengthen the cuticle.”

Another benefit to using coconut milk in haircare products like this coconut milk conditioner recipe is less dandruff. Coconut milk is very moisturizing to the scalp and hair. Dandruff is typically derived from a dry scalp and using many products that include chemicals can contribute to drying out the scalp even more. The moisturizing properties in coconut milk are essential to stopping dandruff from a dry scalp. 

Castile Soap for Hair:

Castile soap is not a normal ingredient found in a homemade conditioner recipe because it is usually used in shampoo, like my homemade shampoo bar recipe, however, using soap after any oil-based products is important. Most shampoo, homemade or not, has oil in it. Oil-based products are great for moisturizing however they can leave the hair greasy, therefore finishing up your haircare routine with a conditioner that has soap in it can take away any oily residue leftover from shampoo. 

Sweet Almond Oil for Hair:

Almond oil is great for leaving hair feeling soft. According to this article, “Almond oil is an emollient, meaning it can fill in gaps in your hair at a cellular level. That makes your hair feel smoother to the touch. Using almond oil on your hair gives it a softer texture over time. Once almond oil is incorporated into your hair care routine, you may also notice that your hair is easier to comb through and style.”

The great benefit to using almond oil in hair care products is that it is not a temporary fix to dry hair, it works at a deeper level to repair and create smooth hair indefinitely. 

Essential Oils for Hair:

Essential oils are great for so many things, including hair care products. Different oils hold so many different benefits to the hair. In this particle coconut milk conditioner recipe, I used lavender essential oil to pair nicely with my homemade shampoo bar that also uses lavender essential oils however, that is not necessary at all. The possibilities are close to endless when it comes to what oils can be used in this recipe. 

Single Essential Oils for Hair:

Rosemary

Tea Tree

Lemongrass

Thyme

Lavender

Peppermint

Ylang Ylang

Cedarwood

Geranium

Essential Oil Blends for Women’s Hair:

Geranium

Tea Tree

Lavender

Essential Oil Blends for Men’s Hair:

Cedarwood

Lemongrass

Thyme

Coconut Milk Conditioner

How to Make Coconut Milk Conditioner:

What you Need:

Directions:

  • If your can of coconut milk is in the fridge, take it out and allow it to come to room temperature. Once at room temperature, shake your can of coconut milk really well to ensure it is somewhat mixed.
  • Add the entire can of coconut milk to a mixing bowl along with the rest of the ingredients.
  • Once all ingredients have been added to the bowl, whisk vigorously until everything is mixed together and there are no clumps of coconut milk.
  • Pour this into a container and set it in your shower. This will last 1-2 months in the shower, just make sure to check periodically to make sure there is no mold since coconut milk is technically a food product. 

Notes:

  • It is important to use full-fat coconut milk in order to get a thick conditioner. If you were to use regular coconut milk that comes in a half-gallon contained at the store the mixture will be pure liquid and nearly impossible to use. 
  • I prefer sweet almond oil due to its benefits for hair however there are many other oils that can be used in place of this. A few great oils for hair are argan oil and jojoba oil.
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Coconut Milk Conditioner Recipe

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups/Spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 Can Full Fat Coconut Milk
  • ¼ Cup Liquid Unscented Castile Soap
  • 1 Teaspoon Sweet Almond Oil
  • 20 Drops Essential Oils

Instructions

  • If your can of coconut milk is in the fridge, take it out and allow it to come to room temperature. Once at room temperature, shake your can of coconut milk really well to ensure it is somewhat mixed.
  • Add the entire can of coconut milk to a mixing bowl along with the rest of the ingredients.
  • Once all ingredients have been added to the bowl, whisk vigorously until everything is mixed together and there are no clumps of coconut milk.
  • Pour this into a container and set it in your shower. This will last 1-2 months in the shower, just make sure to check periodically to make sure there is no mold since coconut milk is technically a food product. 

Notes

  • It is important to use full-fat coconut milk in order to get a thick conditioner. If you were to use regular coconut milk that comes in a half-gallon contained at the store the mixture will be pure liquid and nearly impossible to use. 
  • I prefer sweet almond oil due to its benefits for hair however there are many other oils that can be used in place of this. A few great oils for hair are argan oil and jojoba oil.
Coconut Milk Conditioner

Check out more of my homemade Beauty & Bath recipes here:

Shampoo Bar Recipe

Homemade Diaper Rash Cream

DIY Essential Oil Gifts

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Homemade Shampoo Bar Recipe with Beeswax

Finding a natural shampoo without chemicals can be hard. Most of the time, when you do find a natural shampoo, it is more expensive than the cheap chemical-filled shampoos at the store. Making your own homemade shampoo bar recipe with beeswax is easy, only uses natural ingredients, and lasts a while. If you double or triple this homemade shampoo bar recipe you can have months’ worth of shampoo that won’t go bad.

Need a homemade conditioner to go with your easy shampoo bar recipe? Check out my post on how to make coconut milk hair conditioner right here.

The Natural Ingredients Used in Homemade Shampoo Bar Recipe With Beeswax are:

Although some of the ingredients used in the homemade shampoo bar recipe with beeswax may not be something you have on hand, purchasing these is well worth it for many reasons. I have a lot of recipes on my blog using all of the ingredients listed above so they have never gone to waste in my house.

check out these recipes to get an idea of how to use these ingredients more than once. 

For this natural homemade shampoo bar recipe with beeswax, I used lavender essential oil. However, tons of essential oils are great for hair.

How to Make a Shampoo Bar with Beeswax

Essential Oils for Hair:

Is Beeswax Good for Your Hair?

You might get a little nervous when you see the word beeswax on a homemade shampoo bar recipe however I can assure you, beeswax is nothing like honey. There is no mess, it is not sticky, it melts and solidifies the same way coconut oil does, and it is super beneficial for hair. 

Beeswax is moisturizing for our hair so if you deal with dry split ends, try incorporating beeswax into your haircare routine by incorporating this homemade shampoo bar recipe with beeswax.

Castile Soap in Shampoo:

Castile soap is a vegetable-derived natural soap. This is a great ingredient for shampoo because it can get rid of product build-up in hair but it is gentle so it will not leave you with a dry scalp.

Vitamin E Oil for Hair:

Vitamin E Oil is often used in skin care products because it has so many benefits, to learn more about the benefits of vitamin E oil for the skin, check out this post. As for hair, vitamin E oil is great for creating a shine without leaving your hair feeling greasy.

According to this article: “When the protective fat layer on the outside of the hair’s cuticle is removed, it loses its shine and becomes difficult to manage or style according to the Academy of Dermatology. A vitamin E-rich oil can help replace that protective layer and bring back shine. Oil in general also helps seal out moisture, reduce breakage, and protect the hair from damage

Shea Butter Benefits for Hair:

Shea butter is great for moisturizing the hair and scalp. If you deal with a dry flaky scalp, using hair care products with shea butter can be beneficial in moisturizing and rejuvenating a dry scalp.

Homemade Shampoo Bar Recipe with Beeswax

How to Make a Homemade Shampoo Bar Recipe with Beeswax:

What you Need:

1 Cup Beeswax

1/4 Cup Shea Butter

1 Tsp Vitamin E Oil

1/3 Cup Unscented Liquid Castile Soap

15 Drops Lavender Essential Oil

Directions:

  • Start by creating a double boiler, this is a pot of water boiling on the stove (not too much water, I use about 2 cups), with a glass bowl set on top of the pot. 
  • Add your beeswax and shea butter to the glass bowl, using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, mix every few minutes to ensure these ingredients are melting. 
  • Once the beeswax and shea butter are completely melted, turn off the heat.
  • Add the vitamin E oil, unscented liquid Castile soap, and essential oils while the glass bowl is still on top of the pot with the stove turned off.  The Castile soap will instantly turn into a solid, just stir it vigorously until it melts and mixes in with the other ingredients. 
  • Working quickly, take a small measuring cup and pour the mixture into your molds. I used these silicone cupcake liners, filling them 1/3 of the way up, but you can also use this soap bar mold.
  • Once the mixture is in the molds you will notice it immediately starts to firm up. Allow the bars to cool for at least 1-2 hours to ensure they are completely set.
  • When set, they are ready to use. See notes for how to store the extra homemade shampoo bars.

Notes:

This recipe makes 6 shampoo bars for me, I typically take 1 bar to my shower and leave the rest in plastic bags in the freezer. When I need another one I will simply take it out of the freezer and begin using it immediately. 

You could easily double this recipe to make a large batch that will last a while.

If using a different mold than what I used, you will get a different number of shampoo bars in the end, whether that is more or less. 

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Homemade Shampoo Bar Recipe with Beeswax

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Glass Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon or Rubber Spatula
  • Silicone Molds

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Start by creating a double boiler, this is a pot of water boiling on the stove (not too much water, I use about 2 cups), with a glass bowl set on top of the pot. 
  • Add your beeswax and shea butter to the glass bowl, using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, mix every few minutes to ensure these ingredients are melting. 
  • Once the beeswax and shea butter are completely melted, turn off the heat.
  • Add the vitamin E oil, unscented liquid Castile soap, and essential oils while the glass bowl is still on top of the pot with the stove turned off.  The Castile soap will instantly turn into a solid, just stir it vigorously until it melts and mixes in with the other ingredients. 
  • Working quickly, take a small measuring cup and pour the mixture into your molds. I used these silicone cupcake liners, filling them 1/3 of the way up, but you can also use this soap bar mold.
  • Once the mixture is in the molds you will notice it immediately starts to firm up. Allow the bars to cool for at least 1-2 hours to ensure they are completely set.
  • When set, they are ready to use. See notes for how to store the extra homemade shampoo bars.

Notes

This recipe makes 6 shampoo bars for me, I typically take 1 bar to my shower and leave the rest in plastic bags in the freezer. When I need another one I will simply take it out of the freezer and begin using it immediately.
You could easily double this recipe to make a large batch that will last a while.
If using a different mold than what I used, you will get a different number of shampoo bars in the end, whether that is more or less.
sulfate free homemade shampoo bar recipe with beeswax
Homemade Shampoo Bar Recipe with Beeswax Video Tutorial
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Charcoal Face Mask DIY

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Charcoal Face Mask DIY

Activated charcoal has different uses and can provide benefits to the body in many ways. This charcoal face mask DIY is great for cleansing the skin, unclogging pores, and making your skin feel smooth. Most charcoal face mask DIY recipes include bentonite clay however that might not be something you typically have on hand. I created this recipe with simple ingredients I already had in my home, making it easy for everyone to make on their own. 

this mask is made with:

Benefits of Activated Charcoal on Skin:

A great benefit to using activated charcoal on your skin, like in this charcoal face mask DIY, is that it is an exfoliating ingredient however, it does not strip the face of its natural oils.

Charcoal is well known for being deeply cleansing and removing blackheads, this is great for anyone who deals with acne on their face.

You might notice your skin feeling a little tight after using this mask, that is because activated charcoal, when used on the skin, can have detoxifying and purifying effects, causing the skin to tighten.

Benefits of Aloe Vera for the Face:

Aloe Vera is packed full of vitamins and nutrients that are beneficial to our skin including vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene. This combination of vitamins is great for fighting skin aging.

Anti-inflammatory is another great benefit of aloe vera, this is especially helpful to those who deal with acne. Red and inflamed pimples are common when you have acne, the anti-inflammatory properties present with the aloe vera in this charcoal face mask can help reduce that redness and inflammation. 

Benefits of Honey for Skin:

Honey is commonly consumed in meals and not typically associated with skincare products however, honey is extremely beneficial to the skin. According to this article, “honey contains antioxidants, antiseptic, and antibacterial properties, along with moisturizing properties, it helps to deeply penetrate the skin, soften the skin layers and work to remove impurities from pores including dirt that causes blackheads.” 

Soft Skin Essential Oil:

For this charcoal face mask DIY, I used an essential oil blend from the brand Plant Therapy, called “soft skin”. I’m sure you can guess by the name why I used this blend because it is filled with essential oils that help create soft skin! You can purchase that particular blend right here. Although, If you do not want to use that specific blend, here is a list of some essential oils known to make skin soft:

Essential Oils for Soft Skin:

  • Frankincense 
  • Lavender
  • Copaiba
  • Tea Tree
  • Geranium
  • Sweet Orange
  • Rose
  • Ylang Ylang 

Using essential oils in this recipe is optional, if you do use essential oils, be sure to follow the recipe exactly to ensure the oils are diluted properly. 

Benefits of Vitamin E Oil for Skin:

Vitamin E oil is very moisturizing for the skin, if you deal with dry flaky skin, adding vitamin E oil to skincare products can be of tremendous help in moisturizing the dry skin. 

How to use a Charcoal Face Mask

Start by washing your face with water and drying the skin completely. Apply the face mask using a clean makeup brush or your fingers. Once applied, keep it on for 15-20 minutes.

The skin on your face might start to feel tight, this is totally normal and means the mask is working! 

The charcoal face mask might seem a bit runny, but that’s okay. It should firm up once applied to the skin, just be sure not to wear any nice clothes while using this mask as it may drip at first.

IMPORTANT! Rinse off the charcoal face mask with whatever facial soap you use. Charcoal is black and can stick if not rinsed off with soap.  

Store this in an airtight container, keeping it in the fridge. This should last for approximately 2 uses. Disregard the mask after a week in the fridge and make a new one if you want to use it again, with fresh ingredients like honey and aloe vera it is best to not keep it for longer than a week to avoid bacteria growth. 

Charcoal Face Mask DIY with Essential Oils

What you need:

How to make a Charcoal Face Mask 

  • Mix all of the ingredients until the mixture is smooth. 
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes:

  • If you have an aloe vera plant in your home, you could simply open up a leaf, scoop out the aloe vera gel and use that. If it is too sticky just blend the gel until its a smooth consistency.
  • The honey does not have to be raw however, raw honey has much more micronutrients and antioxidants that are beneficial to the skin.
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Charcoal Face Mask DIY

Equipment

  • 1 Glass Jar with Lid
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mix all of the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth. 
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • IMPORTANT! Rinse off the charcoal face mask with whatever facial soap you use. Charcoal is black and can stick if not rinsed off with soap
  • If you have an aloe vera plant in your home, you could simply open up a leaf, scoop out the aloe vera gel and use that. If it is too sticky just blend the gel until it’s a smooth consistency.
  • The honey does not have to be raw however, raw honey has much more micronutrients and antioxidants that are beneficial to the skin.
Checkout this video tutorial on how to make the charcoal face mask DIY
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DIY Tutorial Charcoal Face Mask
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Homemade Diaper Rash Cream

Making your own homemade diaper rash cream is easy and just as effective, if not more, than the conventional products. Diaper rash is something most moms have had to deal with, and it is not fun for anyone. Seeing your sweet baby so uncomfortable from the rash on their bum can break a mama’s heart. Most of the pre-made products sold marketing a fix for diaper rash are full of chemicals, and often not cloth diaper safe. 

Natural Homemade Diaper Rash Cream Recipe

Every new mom researches everything safety-related for her baby, but what about the chemicals we put on their skin? This is often something not thought about because there are so many baby products out there, we almost assume they are all safe for our kids because that’s what the marketing says, right? Unfortunately, it is hard to find a truly natural diaper rash cream that you can easily go to the store and buy. 

After researching what was in diaper rash cream and which ones were cloth diaper safe, I decided to make it easier on myself and create my recipe. This recipe is something I have been using on my kids for a while now and it works wonders. The shea butter and vitamin E oil are great for soothing the discomfort babies feel when dealing with diaper rash and the coconut oil is helpful with moisturizing the rash, allowing it to go away quicker. 

What is Diaper Rash?

According to this website, “Diaper rash is a common form of inflamed skin (dermatitis) that appears as a patchwork of bright red skin on your baby’s bottom. Diaper rash is often related to wet or infrequently changed diapers, skin sensitivity, and chafing.”

Homemade Diaper Rash Cream

How to Make Homemade Diaper Rash Cream:

Coconut Oil

Shea Butter

Vitamin E oil

Arrowroot Powder 

(Optional) Essential Oils

Benefits of Coconut Oil on Skin:

Coconut oil is well known for reducing inflammation on the skin, which is why it is so commonly used in skincare products. When it comes to diaper rash, the baby’s skin is red and inflamed due to the irritation on their skin. The use of coconut oil in the homemade diaper rash cream is great at treating the diaper rash and providing relief.

Antibacterial is a word commonly associated with coconut oil. Diaper rash can sometimes turn into a yeast infection if it is not cared for immediately. Luckily, keeping this diaper rash cream on hand can help prevent that if used right away due to the antibacterial properties of coconut oil.

Benefits of Vitamin E Oil on Skin:

  • The moisturizing properties of vitamin E oil aid in healing the diaper rash quicker.
  • Temporary relief from itching that is caused by having dry skin is another benefit to using vitamin E oil topically. Since the oil is so moisturizing, it helps to moisturize any dry skin therefore taking away the itching that dry skin can cause.

What is Shea Butter?

Shea butter is the fat content that comes from the nuts of a shea tree. According to this article, “Its high concentration of vitamins and fatty acids — combined with its easy-to-spread consistency — make it a great product for smoothing, soothing, and conditioning your skin.”

Benefits of Shea Butter on Skin:

Just like with most of the other ingredients in this recipe for homemade diaper rash cream, shea butter has moisturizing properties. 

Shea butter is anti-inflammatory which can be very beneficial when dealing with diaper rash. Visually looking at a diaper rash you will see it is red and slightly inflamed. The shea butter allows relief that the rash causes.

Once again, shea butter, just like coconut oil, is anti-bacterial. If you keep this diaper rash cream on hand and use it at the first sight of diaper rash, you should hopefully be able to avoid a yeast infection thanks to the antibacterial properties of coconut oil and shea butter in the recipe. 

Cloth Diaper Safe Diaper Cream

What You Need:

How to Make Natural Diaper Rash Cream

  • Start by creating a double broiler with a glass bowl. You can do this by putting approximately 2 cups of water into a saucepan and letting it come to a boil on the stove. 
  • While the water is coming to a boil, measure out your ingredients. The shea butter typically comes in blocks so it will need to be cut to fit (doesn’t have to be perfect) a 1/4 cup measure. You can purchase the exact shea butter I used here.
  • Once the water is boiling, use a glass bowl (or anything that can tolerate heat), setting it on top of the saucepan.
  • Add the coconut oil and shea butter to the glass bowl that is on the double boiler. Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, mix the two as they start to melt. Be sure to keep your eye on this because it melts fast and needs to be stirred often. 
  • When the coconut oil and shea butter have melted, add in the 1/4 Tsp vitamin E oil and lavender essential oil if you choose to use that. Mix.
  • Take the glass bowl off the heat, setting it on a stable surface. Slowly whisk in the arrowroot powder. This may take a few minutes to ensure there are no clumps.
  • The mixture should be smooth at this point, quickly pour it into whatever container you will be using for this diaper rash cream and set it in the fridge to set. You can also leave this at room temperature on the counter to set however it will take much longer.
  • My homemade diaper rash cream takes about 2-3 hours to set in the fridge. Once set, pull it out and let it come to room temperature. If the cream is smooth and silky, it’s ready to use! 
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How to make homemade diaper rash cream

Notes:

  • Store this in an airtight container and use it as needed. When using more than once during a single diaper change, be sure to wash your hands before dipping back into the jar to not create cross-contamination between the rash and the cream.
  • I use this on my cloth diapers and have had no issues.
  • If you are dealing with a yeast rash, I highly recommend using this product.
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Homemade Diaper Rash Cream

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Glass Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Airtight Container with Lid

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Start by creating a double broiler with a glass bowl. You can do this by putting approximately 2 cups of water into a saucepan and letting it come to a boil on the stove. 
  • While the water is coming to a boil, measure out your ingredients. The shea butter typically comes in blocks so it will need to be cut to fit (doesn’t have to be perfect) a 1/4 cup measure. You can purchase the exact shea butter I used here.
  • Once the water is boiling, use a glass bowl (or anything that can tolerate heat), setting it on top of the saucepan.
  • Add the coconut oil and shea butter to the glass bowl that is on the double boiler. Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, mix the two together as they start to melt. Be sure to keep your eye on this because it melts fast and needs to be stirred often. 
  • When the coconut oil and shea butter have melted, add in the 1/4 Tsp vitamin E oil and lavender essential oil if you choose to use that. Mix.
  • Take the glass bowl off the heat, setting it on a stable surface. Slowly whisk in the arrowroot powder. This may take a few minutes to ensure there are no clumps.
  • The mixture should be totally smooth at this point, quickly pour it into whatever container you will be using for this diaper rash cream and set it in the fridge to set. You can also leave this at room temperature on the counter to set however it will take much longer.
  • My homemade diaper rash cream takes about 2-3 hours to set in the fridge. Once set, pull it out and let it come to room temperature. If the cream is smooth and silky, it's ready to use! 

Notes

  • If you are dealing with a yeast rash, I highly recommend using this product.
  • Store this in an airtight container and use it as needed. When using more than once during a single diaper change, be sure to wash your hands before dipping back into the jar in order to not create cross-contamination between the rash and the cream.
  • I use this on my cloth diapers and have had no issues.
Lavender Essential Oil Diaper Rash Cream

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