Brown sugar and coffee unite for a jacked-up body experience. Wooo-doggy! This is one tasty, energizing body scrub! With ground coffee beans to exfoliate dead skin, rich oils like jojoba and almond to moisturize, and hints of orange and cinnamon to invigorate your senses, you’ll love what this does for your skin and your mood. […]
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Sugar Daddy Scrub
A honey-laced brown sugar body polish to unleash your inner glow. Brown sugar works as an excellent exfoliator by breaking down the bonds that keep dull, dead skin clinging on for dear life. Get creative with this one by using your favorite essential oils for a scent all your own! Here’s what you need: 1/2 […]
Markey’s Fizzy DIY Bath Bombs
Soothe skin with this fizzy DIY bath bombs recipe. Calling all crafty chicks! This bath bomb recipe is the bomb. Know why? ‘Cause it’s straight from the beauty lab of our friend Markey Martin, owner of Garden of Wisdom — our favorite online shop for everything you need for mixing up beauty balms in your […]
Just a Girl Goddess Scrub
An exfoliating, nourishing body treatment. Awaken your inner goddess with this super easy, nutrient-rich recipe! The mixture calls on the anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties of oatmeal to soften skin and almonds to act as a natural emollient and exfoliant. The duo are ideal for irritated, dry, lackluster skin. The final punch of vitamins A, D […]
Salty Dish Soak
A super soothing bath soak for tired muscles and a racing mind! Use the entire mixture in the bathtub or just a few scoops as a foot soak. Pack into a pretty jar for a great gift. Here's what you need: 2 heaping cups of Epsom Salt 2 teaspoons jojoba or almond oil 8 to […]
Mind Over Meltdown Soap
Whipping up a few bars of your own soap is about as easy as making “homemade” chocolate-chip cookies (fresh from the cold section of your local grocery store). And the best part? You can’t eat soap (well, you can but we wouldn’t recommend it). Break out these homemade soaps when you want something pretty in […]
Markey's Funny Bone Rub
Possibly the unsung heroes of our bodies, elbows take on a heap of wear and tear. They prop up our heads when our necks give out, absorb the shock of a rogue tennis swing and even catch us when our stiletto heel breaks and sends us sprawling on the sidewalk. Inspired by Garden of Wisdom […]
Two-Minute Warming Balm
Need a timeout to rub down soar, achy breaky muscles? Try this warming concoction on yourself or your guy. Here’s what you need: 1/2 cup beeswax 1/2 cup shea butter 1/2 cup coconut oil 1 tablespoon jojoba oil 3 drops camphor oil 3 drops lavender oil 3 drops eucalyptus oil 3 drops peppermint oil Here’s […]
Lotion is for Sissies Bars
Say goodbye to dry skin by ditching that clich plastic bottle of lotion and trying these lotion bars! Use this easy recipe to make a special homemade gift or for yourself! Here’s what you need: 4 ounces kokum (or mango or shea butter) 4 ounces beeswax (refined beads in yellow or white) 4 or 5 […]
Morning Angel Energizer
Mornings got you feeling like a bear? This wake-me-up bath is the perfect way to start your day! Here’s what you need: 4 drops lemon essential oil 4 drops tangerine essential oil 2 drops rosemary essential oil Here’s what you do: Add the essential oils to a bath filled with warm water. Soak until ready […]
Wish They Could Smell Me Now Mist
Tailor make this toner to fit your unique preferences by adding your favorite scent. You can find the apricot oil at your local health food store. Here’s what you need: 1 tablespoon of apricot kernel oil distilled water 1/4 cup of witch hazel 1 tablespoon oil of your favorite scent Here’s what you do: Pour […]
Sand for the Soul Soap
Mother nature did not intend for us gals to have rough skin. So she made sure we had lots of sand knowing it would make a great scrub. And you know, what’s good for the skin is great for the soul! Here’s what you need: 1 tablespoon of sand 2 bars of glycerin soap 1 […]
