Lotions & Potions Articles

Beeswax Body Bar

Well, my bees did not survive the early winter. Kind of sad, but at least I have honey and beeswax from all of their hard work. We probably had colony collapse due to those pesky varroa mites. I treated with thymol, but it did not do the trick. Next Spring we will try...

Beeswax Beard Balm Bar

Beards seem to be quite the craze. And my husband is growing it out. But an untamed beard is not my favorite. That's why I decided to mix up some beard balm and make it in a bar for easier application. Use it like you would a bar of soap -- not with water, but after...

Melting Beeswax

I love beeswax. I use it in my homemade creams and lotions. But I like to know that the beeswax is pure without any other wax. I began to question some of the sources on Amazon when some of the beeswax just didn't smell right. Many times the product came from China....

Homemade Beard Oil

I've noticed some pretty expensive beard oils out there, so I decided to make my own. Especially since my husband decided to ban the razor for awhile. I have my own little apothecary here, so it was easy. First, I wanted an oil that does not feel too oily -- and an...

Beeswax Beard Balm Bar

Beeswax Beard Balm Bar

Beards seem to be quite the craze. And my husband is growing it out. But an untamed beard is not my favorite. That's...

Melting Beeswax

Melting Beeswax

I love beeswax. I use it in my homemade creams and lotions. But I like to know that the beeswax is pure without any...

Homemade Beard Oil

Homemade Beard Oil

I've noticed some pretty expensive beard oils out there, so I decided to make my own. Especially since my husband...

3 ingredient Homemade Deodorant

3 ingredient Homemade Deodorant

I've been making my deodorant for about a year now. I like it, and it works. I keep it in a jar and use it after I...

Homemade skincare the Lazlo way

Homemade skincare the Lazlo way

When I was about 18, I read a book about skin care in which the author shared her enthusiasm for the Hungarian Erno...

Potpourri that lasts 50 years

Potpourri that lasts 50 years

In 1976 I made a batch of potpourri that was supposed to last 50 years. I still have it. And it smells great. It is...

Homemade lotion with distilled water and oil

Homemade lotion with distilled water and oil

I decided to make a lotion that has distilled water in it -- so it is lighter than my body butters. Butter is butter,...

Homemade Honey Olive Bee Balm

Homemade Honey Olive Bee Balm

I came across some scientific research in a journal that shows an interesting combination of ingredients used to help...

Homemade Diaper Rash Cream

Homemade Diaper Rash Cream

I'm surprised I didn't think of making my own diaper rash cream back when I had babies. I did some research about...

DIY Anti-fungal Cream

DIY Anti-fungal Cream

It seems to be the long hot summer. Really, temps of 100 + degrees are normal where I live. I'm not happy about it,...

Natural Anti-Fungal Cream

Natural Anti-Fungal Cream

I've had some success making my own anti-fungal creams. This recipe for a natural anti-fungal cream is easy to make...

Homemade whipped body butter

Homemade whipped body butter

Try this homemade whipped body butter made with cocoa butter, coconut oil and almond oil. If you love the smell of...

Homemade body butter with beeswax and shea butter

Homemade body butter with beeswax and shea butter

I've been trying some different combinations for a homemade beeswax body butter. This one has shea butter and beeswax...

The benefits of argan oil

The benefits of argan oil

I did a little research on Argan oil and discovered that it's a natural product extracted from the seeds of the...

Homemade beeswax body butter bar

Homemade beeswax body butter bar

I love the beeswax body butter in a jar, but I thought it might be nice to have it in a bar -- like a bar of soap, but...

Homemade Coconut Oil Deodorant

Homemade Coconut Oil Deodorant

Back to the kitchen cupboard and I'm not mother Hubbard, but I made my own deodorant with coconut oil and baking soda....

Homemade Beeswax Body Balm

Homemade Beeswax Body Balm

I love this recipe. You make it in a Mason jar, and there's no mess. Someone asked me for a body butter without...

Homemade Anti-Fungal Cream

Homemade Anti-Fungal Cream

My husband has nightmares of his childhood undiagnosed itchy skin problems that were so severe on his feet that he...

Homemade Beeswax Body Butter

Homemade Beeswax Body Butter

Word around the family is that I used to make lotions and potions. True. I dug out my old herbal books and did some...

Blonde Highlights and Lowlights

Blonde Highlights and Lowlights

I'm a blonde and you know the saying, blondes have more fun. My daughter does my hair -- blonde highlights and...

Lowlights and highlights for blondes

Lowlights and highlights for blondes

If I don't get to my hairdresser soon enough, I start to wield the scissors and the hair color. I drove south, 7 hours...