Last week my neighbor gifted me a large basket of culinary herbs. It was prefect timing as we had an unexpected freeze during the night. I also needed several projects to keep me distracted over a weekend stuck inside due to wildfires. I am always amazed at the creative combinations of ingredients found in allContinue reading “THYME , Chamomile, and Oatmeal Sugar Scrub Bars*”
Category Archives: Beauty Care
Fruity Tropical Hair Mask (HIBISCUS)
My teenage daughter is always inventing new beauty products. Lately she has been fomulating her own eye shadow from natural ingredients. Her favorite thing to make as part of her regular skin care routine is a face mask made with rice water. It leaves her already flawless skin silky smooth and soft as a flowerContinue reading “Fruity Tropical Hair Mask (HIBISCUS)”
Beard Oil (Rosemary)*
I live in a very dry climate. When that is combined with menopause the impact on my hair becomes significant. Most men lack a self care/personal grooming routine. The ideas that skin, hair, beards etc. need regular preventative care may not come to mind. A simple homemade beard oil can make a dramatic change inContinue reading “Beard Oil (Rosemary)*”
Cold Sore Salve (MINT)
Now is the time to harvest plants that are in the mint family, especially if they have yet to flower. This salve makes use of both peppermint and lemon balm. Lemon balm is a powerful anti-viral when it comes to viruses in the herpes family. Mint clears the heat of inflammation and provides the refreshingContinue reading “Cold Sore Salve (MINT)”
PLANTAIN and Herb Deodorant
As my body changes with menopause, I am always on the lookout for DIY beauty/hygiene products that are more natural and effective than what I can buy from the store. This recipe contains herbs that are cooling, soothing, flush wastes, prevent the growth of tumors, support the lymphatic system, surpresses the growth of micro-organisms, cleansContinue reading “PLANTAIN and Herb Deodorant”
Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy 