Widely known as “true” aloe due to its many uses, aloe vera is a member of theAsphodelaceaeJuss family. For centuries, people have cultivated the plant for its beauty and many benefits. Grown around the world, aloe can be found in gardens, in the wild or even potted on a windowsill....
Aloe vera cannot be added to this recipe as written since it’s water soluble and this recipe uses only oil soluble ingredients. You could potentially try to add an emulsifier along with the aloe vera and add it to the lip balm but that would likely effect texture and turn it into more...
I love this recipe for rutabagas hasselback, which includes slices of red onion and garlic between each rutabaga wedge for extra flavor. Rutabaga Spice Cake Think carrot cake, but lighter with a honey-colored crumb. If you have food sensitivities, try this marvelously dense, dairy- and ...
For those who are familiar with it, and wish to make it at home or for those who have never tried it, this recipe will show you how easy it is to make it with just a couple of ingredients and a very simple process. Consisting of nothing more than dates and water, this process is ...
The Easiest Recipe I recommend starting out with this very simple formula: Put a small amount of regular conditioner in a spray or pump bottle – just a teaspoon or so at first. (Use a spray bottle if you’re going to make it very thin and watery. Use a pump bottle – these are th...
You can place it in the refrigerator to provide a cooling effect that will bring added relief when applied to the inflamed skin. For an even more complex jock itch home remedy, check out the DIY recipe below that uses essential oils as well as apple cider vinegar. 3. Cornstarch Corn...
When using these scrubs, always be gentle with your skin. It's not necessary to scrub hard; let the sugar do the work. Always moisturize after rinsing for the best results. Each recipe is designed with your skin's unique needs in mind, offering a way to pamper and care for yourself at...
Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark Instructions Heat up your water but not to boiling. Add your ingredients into the jar and put the lid on. Shake it vigorously to fully dissolve the salt. Make sure no granules are visible. Drink the mixture quickly, within a few minutes if...
Recipe Video Notes When you’re done making soap, always clean your equipment that has been exposed to lye. You can neutralize the lye with white vinegar, then wash the equipment well as you normally would. For the rest of it, let it sit for several days. Why? Because when you first ...
Soapmaking can be tricky chemistry, and the balance of lye to oils is very important. Even when using established recipes, I’d strongly suggest putting the ingredients into asoap calculatorto double-check the recipe before starting. Jan’s book includes more than a dozen beginner soapmaking re...