Neroli hydrosol, also known as orange blossom hydrosol/flower water, is steam distilled from the pretty white flowers of the bitter orange tree. It's gorgeous sweet floral fragrance with a hint of citrus has aroma therapeutic properties of instantly uplifting one’s mood and dispelling negativity. It originates from the Arab world, Morocco in particular, where it is popularly used not only as a food flavoring agent but also a perfume and natural beauty ingredient. Did you know? A hydrosol is the by-product of essential oil distillation. As the steam from the distillation carefully extracts precious essential Continue Reading
DIY Romantic Essential Oil Perfume Spray Recipe without Alcohol
Here is a lovely essential oil perfume spray recipe without alcohol! Enjoy! Isn’t it so awesome that you can make your own essential oil perfume spray with just a few ingredients?! Most essential oil perfume spray recipes contain vodka, to enable the scent last longer and as a preservative, but in this post, I’ll show you that you can make a perfume without alcohol! All you need is your essential oils plus a carrier oil or distilled water. Before we move on to the recipe, there are a few things to note: Important Tips before You Begin! The key to a beautiful and lasting scent is adding a base Continue Reading
13 Uses & Benefits of Raw African Black Soap for Skin
It’s always fascinating for me to learn what people long ago used for soap, shampoo, moisturizers, etc because all of these things definitely did not contain any kind of chemicals whatsoever. Reading about what Cleopatra used to keep her skin flawless or what ancient Chinese women used to promote silky hair without any artificial ingredients is very inspiring for anyone who wants to be beautiful naturally. What is African Black Soap? Now, if you’re someone who’s interested in natural beauty, I’m sure you must have heard of a natural skin & hair cleansing ingredient known as . Just like its name suggests, Continue Reading
Homemade Lotion Bar Recipe without Beeswax
Do you hate the heavy and greasy feel beeswax leaves on your skin? Or is the beeswax scent a little too overpowering? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then this homemade lotion bar recipe without beeswax is just for you! Personally, beeswax doesn’t feel good on my skin – it’s too heavy and doesn’t penetrate deep - it rather leaves a thick coat on the skin’s surface. That’s why I mainly choose to opt out of using beeswax in some of my homemade beauty products like this homemade honey vanilla lip balm recipe. The magic of this homemade lotion bar isn’t just the no-beeswax content but also Continue Reading
10 Exciting Essential Oil Bath Recipes | Bath Oils, Salts, Bombs & Blends
Find out 10 exciting essential oil bath recipes in this post! You'll see recipes for bath oils, bath salts, bath bombs & bath blends! Soaking in a bath doesn’t have to a boring or once-in-a-while thing. In fact, with these exciting essential oil bath recipes below, your bath time can be a great way to calm frayed nerves at the end of the day or heighten and uplift your mood for an energetic day ahead! From healing lavender bath bags to citrusy bubble baths, learn how to make your own natural bath products with these 10 essential oil bath recipes! 10 Exciting Essential Oil Bath Recipes 1. Detox Bath Continue Reading