10 Fantastic & All Natural Fall Inspired Beauty Recipes.

I have seen SO many amazing DIY Beauty Recipes circulating the web & I wanted to do a bit of a collection here to share them with you.  

10-Minute Gift Idea: DIY Pumpkin Spice Soap

By- Happiness is Homemade

Homemade Pumpkin Body Scrub

By - The Penny Wise Mama

Pumpkin Pie Homemade Lip Balm + Edible Lip Scrub
By - Hello Natural

Pumpkin Pie Spice Body Butter

By - This Roller Coaster Called Life 

Homemade Fall Face Mask with Pumpkin

By - Alyssa & Carla

PUMPKIN COCONUT MILK SALT BARS

By - Lovin Soap

DIY Pumpkin Scented Massage Candle with Printable Labels

By - Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen

DIY pumpkin lotion

By - Scratch Mommy

Pumpkin Foot Scrub

By - Budget 101

DIY Halloween Pumpkin Bath Bomb Recipe

By - Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen

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And here are a few of our own - in case you missed them.

Pumpkin Spice Lotion Bars, Bath Salts & Sugar Scrub!

 



 

10 Fantastic Fall Recipes. ~ Sweet Treats!

10 Fantastic Fall / Halloween Craft Ideas!

Solid Perfume - DIY - ALL NATURAL

I personally only use my natural solid perfume or natural body mist. Not only can I not wear regular perfume, I don't want the chemicals on my skin. This is a wonderful all natural alternative to those of you that also have sensitivities or feel the same way.

This simple recipe is completely customizable depending on your scent preferences and could be used to make beautiful gifts for friends & family.

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What You'll Need: 

• 1 part Beeswax (Vegan Alternative)


• 1 part Shea Butter or Coconut Oil


• Essential Oil(s) of choice. Drops will depend on how much you are making at one time. ( and how strong you want it to smell)  I'd say 10 drops to 50 ml. You can find a huge list of amazing essential oils at Mountain Rose Herbs or Starwest Botanicals. 

• Melting pot or pan


• stir stick or spoon


• measuring cup or something to pour your mixture into container.


• Lockets, Tins, Lip Balm Sticks or Containers of choice.

To Make: 

Melt Beeswax first. (double boiler, melting pot, pan on stove - medium heat)

Add in coconut oil or shea butter (or both if you'd like) Stir until everything is combined.

Turn to low heat or remove from heat.

Finally add in essential oils.

Stir some more.

Remove from heat and pour into your lockets or containers. Sometimes pouring it into a measuring cup first is easiest to precisely pour into the small lockets. Try to do this somewhat quickly as the mixture will solidify quite quickly. (Though, don't worry if it does, you can always scrape it back into your pan and re-melt the mixture.)

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To Use:

Rub on wrists, neck, chest and massage into skin. (alongside smelling wonderful, it's also very nourishing to the skin)

HAPPY CRAFTING!! ~ <3 

 



 

I recommend Mountain Rose Herbs & Starwest Botanicals for all of your herbal healing needs! You can purchase any extra supplies over at Amazon.ca. Images Edited using PicMonkey. Some of the links here are affiliate sites. & Please also see my disclaimer. Thanks Friends.

Top 50+ Uses for Coconut Oil.

Healing of nearly anything - cuts, bites, rashes, skin irritations, itchiness, the list goes on and on.  Coconut oil is by far my most favorite ingredient in many things! The list is endless as to what it can be used for. I decided to compile a list of MY TOP 50 + FAVORITE ways to use coconut oil here. I'm sure I'll continue adding to the list as time goes on. (Seeing as this started as a list of 20 things) 



 

1. Face / skin Moisturizer  - You can't beat this chemical free alternative, which works 100% better anyhow!


2. Acne Healer. (I like to mix some with a few drops of lavender & tea tree essential oils) 


3. Wrinkle / age spot / imperfection healer. - Also reduces aging.  


4. Makeup Remover - no need to pre-rinse. Just massage some on and gently wipe off with a warm cloth. 


5. Makeup brush cleaner. - massage some into your brushes and wipe off with a warm cloth. 


6. Hair Healer. Heals Dry, split ends & removes the frizzies. (can leave in overnight for an intense hair mask. You may want to wear a shower cap or wrap your head in a towel to avoid getting it all over your pillow.)


7. Oil pulling - Improve oral health, heal mouth problems & more. To pull toxins from your system- swish 1tbs of oil around in your mouth for about 15 minutes. Be sure NOT to swallow, the oil now contains all the yucky toxins from your mouth. Spit and rinse thoroughly.


8. Oil Brushing. - a new favorite thing I've been doing.


9. Tooth paste - Mix with baking soda for an all natural / fluoride free whitening toothpaste.


10. A spoon full or 2 a day to help heal internally & gives a boost of energy.


11. Added to drinks such as coffee, tea, shakes, etc.for extra healing benefits.


12. Beneficial in almost every natural remedy. (Added to almost all of my all natural herbal recipes & remedies.) 


13. To heal or prevent stretch marks. You can wrap a warm towel around the area for extra healing.


14. To heal scars. (yes, even old ones. Add in some calendula for an extra boost) 


15. On eyelashes to help them grow longer and stronger.


16. On cuticles to help nails grow longer and stronger. 


17. Rubbed into the scalp with a mix of peppermint, lavender and tea tree to promote growth. 


18. A safe replacement to baby oil. 


19. Extra beneficial when combined with calendula infused oil for extra healing. (of everything) 


20. A natural (spf 4) Sun screen. Helps tan and lessons the chance of burning. 


21. Sun burn healer. It will lesson the pain, reduce the redness and minimize peeling. (also great mixed with aloe)


22. Great for removing dandruff or cradle cap. (massage into scalp for a few minutes and use a warm cloth to gently wipe off, you can also leave it to soak in for a while.) 


23. It's antibacterial and anti-fungal properties are great for any infections or other issues.


24. For pets suffering skin issues. You can mix into their food, or rub directly on affected areas. (Calendula mixed in works well also)


25. Great for Blackheads & Other face issues! Can be used in a healing face steam. Apply oil to face and allow it to soak in for a few minutes. Steam off with a warm face cloth, just patting lightly. 


26. Speeds Metabolism when ingested daily. Can help aid in weight loss. 


27. Gentle enough for healing baby and pets - strong enough to heal a burly mountain man! ;) 


28. All natural lip moisturizer. Perfect for dry, cracked lips. 


29. Add some to your bath with some Epsom salts & allow your body to soak up it's nourishing moisture. 


30. Excellent in Exfoliating Sugar Scrubs (for lips too!) 


31. Mixed with Coffee infused oil makes for a great 'tired eyes cream'.


32. Mixed with coffee infused oil for a cellulite & stretch mark scrub.


33. To relieve blisters. 


34. Mixed with clove oil for instant tooth pain relief. 


35. A natural Beard Oil. 


36. Used as a gentle way to dilute oils (especially for children)  


37. Provides Headache Relief and extra soothing when applied with peppermint and lavender oils.


38. Makes for a healthy alternative oil to cook with. 


39. Excellent for baby bums - especially when mixed with calendula BUT still very beneficial alone.


40. An all over moisturizer. 


41. Mixed with Vitamin e oil (or used on it's own) to heal tattoos. 


42. Face masks,  Hair Masks, even feet masks /hand masks. 


43. For dry cracked heels, slather it on your feet, put on some socks and leave on overnight.


44. To kill yeast and fungus. 


45. Sooths severe skin conditions such as eczema & psoriasis


46. Mixed with calendula to heal cold sores (will work effectively on it's own as well) 


47. Healing shaving bumps.


48. A natural shaving cream


49. As a natural goo-be-gone. 


50. To remove gum and other things in hair or carpets. 


51. To polish furniture (test small area first) 


52. As a natural deodorant. (I'm working on an updated recipe) 

For an excellent & extensive list (101 Uses!) Check out Katie - Wellness Mama's post HERE

Coconut photo by:
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I recommend Mountain Rose Herbs for all of your herbal needs.

HERE YOU CAN PURCHASE:

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You can also check out my post HERE to learn more about the different types of carrier oils.



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Thanks for the read & Happy Healing! ~ 

What do you use coconut oil for? 
I'd love for you to share with me in the comments below! - Let's make this list massive! ~ <3