DIY beauty

To put your game face on, stop with the off-the-shelf face wash and try these one-ingredient all natural and organic cleansers instead…

Why not make some beautiful rose lemonade to honor the queen of all flowers? You can sip this delicious drink on your patio, at a picnic, or in your backyard. Relax and enjoy!

Rose Lemonade

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Want to add a touch of herbalism to your bathroom? Creating some beautiful herb dolls and bath bags is the way to go. An herb doll can be hung on the bathroom wall for decoration and a nice aroma. It's literally herbs attached to a doll's straw hat.

July 7 is World Chocolate Day—so here’s how you can incorporate this delicious and decadent treat for better health, happiness, and beauty…

An “infused oil” is a vegetable oil in which herbs, spices, or plant resins have been infused.  They’re fun to make and immensely useful.  First, let’s look at uses, then how to make an oil, and finally, I’ll share some of my favorite oils.

Dandelions aren't just weeds growing in your backyard. They can be used to make a lot of different products, from salves to tea. So if you see them growing in your backyard, don't toss them in the garbage or mow them over! Pick them and salvage them for later. Here are four ways to use dandelion flowers.

With so many options available in the market, why are we asking you to whip up your own sunscreens? To keep those dicey, harmful chemicals away from your skin—and the environment!

Seeing strawberries at the farmers market tells me one thing: Spring is here. Strawberries are typically the first spring/summer fruit to show up after a long cold winter so I welcome them with open arms. However, they're not just great for eating: Here are 3 ways to use strawberries in your beauty routine.

I am making my way through my mid-40s and live in a dry, intensely sunny mountain town. This has been a wakeup call to start caring more for my face. I wasn’t bad before. After a couple of awkward teenage years, I’ve generally not used unhealthy cosmetics, harsh cleansers, or even soap on my face. But at a certain point, it may be good to put in a bit more effort.  Not just for those of us of a certain age who’ve suddenly become vainer, but also to prevent cancer-promoting changes in the skin.

Cleaning your face doesn’t mean you have to bombard your skin with a hodge-podge of chemicals. To put your best face forward, go all natural instead with these DIY recipes of face wash and facial cleansers.