• how to make your own shower gel
    Intermediate,  Tutorials and recipes,  Zero waste

    Power Gel: The shower gel for a hundred smiles per hour

    The power of the perfect lather Our latest shower gel recipe has the power to win you over! It produces a lovely, creamy lather, deeply hydrates your skin, and contains no chemical products. Now that’s what we call a Power Gel!  With its neutral formula, it will both cleanse and hydrate your skin. What’s more, this DIY shower gel is so easy to make! You can even tailor it to your tastes and needs. We provide guidance on which vegetable oils and scents are best suited for your skin type, so that your homemade shower gel will be just right for you. Isn’t DIY empowering?  Now are you convinced? Then…

  • Bath,  Foaming bath,  Intermediate,  Zero waste

    It’s Time to Unwind with this DIY bubble bath!

    Let this homemade bubble bath work its magic Did you know that beyond its hygienic benefits, a hot bath is good for both your body and your mind? It’s true! It helps relieve tension of all kinds—and we think it’s twice as effective when the tub is full of bubbles. That’s why we’re calling our DIY bubble bath Time to Unwind! To maximize the relaxing effects of our latest bubble bath recipe, we focused on three key points. First of all, it had to be skin-safe. Many bubble bath formulas rely on potentially toxic ingredients to create that wonderful foam. We wanted ours to be made of non-irritating ingredients so…

  • how to make a peeling face mask
    Advanced,  Face,  Tutorials and recipes,  Zero waste

    Our AHA peeling mask recipe will give you a real “Aha!” moment!

    Freshen your face for fall with this revitalizing DIY facial!  Seasonal changes are hard on our complexions, as the temperature, humidity, and other external conditions seem to shift overnight. So, now’s a great time to give your face a little extra care. Aha!, our AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) homemade face mask, is designed to do just that!  The key ingredient in this peeling mask recipe is lactic acid, which is an AHA. AHAs help slough off dead skin cells, “peeling” them off to uncover the fresh cells below. Your skin is left looking smooth and is better prepped to absorb moisture. In addition to providing your skin with a deep…

  • homemade face lotion to get glowing skin
    Advanced,  Face,  Facial cream

    Skin ’n’ Tonic: a cocktail for glowing skin

    Say goodbye to dull complexions with this DIY lotion   Has winter left your skin looking a little lacklustre? You’re not alone! The cold and reduced daylight hours over long, snowy months have left many a complexion weary. Good news, though! We have the perfect pick-me-up: Skin ’n’ Tonic, a homemade face lotion featuring a cocktail of revitalizing ingredients to give your skin the boost it needs to glow again. In developing this natural lotion recipe, we opted for ingredients with toning, revitalizing, and comforting properties—including a skin-brightening orange peel powder infusion and soothing chamomile hydrosol. Xanthan gum and Olivem 1000 combine to give it a delicate gel-like texture that…

  • homemade soap recipe
    Activities for kids,  Intermediate,  Level of difficulty,  Soaps

    Your kids will love Fun-Doh Soap!

    This kid-friendly soap recipe makes bath-time a breeze Are you looking for a fun recipe to make with children? Allow us to introduce you to Fun-Doh Soap! This homemade play dough soap is both easy and fun to make with youngsters. It’s perfect for a rainy day, school vacation, or letting your little ones craft a homemade gift for their friends. But it’s not just fun to make, it’s also fun to use! Bath-Doh is a DIY soap and modeling clay all in one. Older children can help make the soap dough thanks to its safe ingredients, children of all ages (including the young at heart) can have fun shaping…