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natural skin care

  • diy blush cream on wooden spoon, glass bowl and natural colorants on wooden spoons
    How to make DIY Cream Blush with Natural Ingredients
    Making your own DIY cream blush is super simple and the results are truly amazing.  Instead of buying expensive cream blushes from the store, let’s walk through how easy it is to make your own homemade blush perfect for your skin tone. Natural Ingredients Shea butter…

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  • diy moisturizer with aloe vera in glass jar on wood counter and quartz face roller
    Simple Face Moisturizer DIY Recipe with Aloe Vera
    Making this DIY face moisturizer with aloe vera is going to quickly replace any expensive moisturizers you use.  Not only is it simple to make, but it’s also full of natural ingredients that are amazing for soothing, moisturizing, and anti-aging properties.   Benefits of Aloe…

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  • homemade lip scrub for dry lips using essential oils
    This homemade lip scrub that uses essential oils is so amazing for dry, chapped lips, especially during the winter months. Before using this lip scrub, my lips had both dry skin and were chapped all the time. After using this lip scrub, my lips are no…

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more natural skincare recipes

DIY Honey Face Wash

honey face wash in glass hand soap bottle with honey in bowl

DIY Face Serum Guide

homemade face serum using essential oils in glass dropper bottle with rose quartz face roller

Clay Face Wash Recipe

clay face wash with flower print, raw honey and bentonite clay powder on counter

Bentonite Clay Face Mask

sweet almond bentonite clay face mask with ingredients

latest homemade recipes on the blog

  • patchouli diy bar soap on wood counter with raw sugar
    Benefits of Patchouli Soap and DIY Bar Soap Recipe
  • homemade honey oatmeal bar with raw honey and oats
    Honey Oatmeal Soap Recipe with Melt and Pour Soap
  • homemade dog sunscreen made with natural ingredients in glass jar on wood counter
    Easy homemade sunscreen for dogs with natural SPF
  • diy bath salts using pink himalayan salt and dead sea salt in glass jar
    Easy DIY Recipe for Bath Salts without Epsom Salts
  • vanilla honey coffee bar soap with espresso powder and soap block
    Vanilla Honey Coffee Soap Recipe & Benefits for Skin
  • regular toilet paper, amber glass spray bottle with DIY toilet paper spray and aloe in glass jar
    DIY Toilet Paper Spray Alternative to Wet Wipes

Hi, I’m Kristin.

I am so glad you are here ready to make some really incredible homemade recipes with me from my home in Midwest, with my family, dog, chickens and summer garden.

Read more about me here.

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Welcome!  I am so glad you are here to join me in creating a more Natural Home, making DIYS with Essential Oils and everything in between.  Read more about me here.

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