Lotion Versus Butter: What's the difference (and which should you use)?- Scratch Mommy

Differences between body butters and body lotions (and which you should choose)

Ever wondered what the difference is between body butter and body lotion? Maybe you’re not sure which one to reach for with your skin type. And with so many DIY recipes and products available, which one do you need? Well, you are in the right place! In this informative post we break down the differences between body butters and body lotions, and help …

You will love this easy and soothing DIY Herb Infused Whipped Body Butter Recipe...and I'm pretty sure that you need it in your life!- Recipe on Scratch Mommy

DIY Herb Infused Whipped Body Butter

I have super sensitive skin. It can be a pain sometimes (quite literally), but it’s also forced me over the years to resort to super gentle, non-toxic skincare products. One of my current skincare favorites is this DIY herb infused whipped body butter.   Now if you’re not the DIY type, then there’s always the Pronounce Skincare lavender infused body lotion …

Wonder which butter is best to use in skincare creations? This post is about understanding body butters; discussing the different kinds, what they do, & more.

Understanding Body Butters and How to Use Them in Skincare

Ahhh, butter. Sweet butter. Creamy, delicious, and nutritious, it is perfect for spreading on… your body! Glorious raw pasture butter is not our topic of conversation today, but although I DO love that kind of butter, that will need to be a completely different post for some other time :). Today we are delving into understanding body butters; Discussing the …

This DIY Mint Chocolate Whipped Body Butter uses only 3 ingredients, is so easy to make and smells just like a peppermint paddy. Yummy!

DIY Mint Chocolate Whipped Body Butter

Winter can be the worst for drying your skin out! I have sensitive skin as it is, so I’ve always had to be really careful about what lotion I use. For years the only brand that didn’t make me itch like crazy was Aveeno. And even though they’re better than most, it’s healthier and cheaper to make your own. I …

DIY Pumpkin Spice Body Lotion- The perfect (and SAFE!) ratios of essential oils to have you rolling in the season's most favorite scent!- Scratch Mommy

DIY Pumpkin Spice Body Lotion

You know those annoying pumpkin spice fanatics who come out of the wood work every October? Yes, I’m one of those. While I won’t be getting any pumpkin spice lattes from that mainstream coffee shop that shall not be named, I WILL be indulging in plenty of homemade pumpkin spice goodness! This DIY pumpkin spice body lotion recipe is a fun …

DIY Grapefruit and Grapeseed Body Oil (with so many antioxidants this recipe is great for soothing skin, possibly even your eczema)!- Scratch Mommy

Grapefruit and Grapeseed Body Oil Recipe

  I have a family with sensitive skin. My eldest son is prone to allergic rashes and his skin is very thin and delicate. My daughter, my youngest son, my husband, and I all have eczema. Over the years, I have tried so, so many skin lotions and body washes to help with our problem skin. I’ve been given recommendations …

Learn how to use mint herb for your body, home, and as food!- Scratch Mommy

How To Use Peppermint Herb (for the home, body, and food)

Peppermint…that fragrant, almost extremely invasive plant in the herb garden is a miraculous botanical. This abundant and easy to grow herb has seemingly no end to its many uses, which is a very good thing considering how fast it spreads. So, how to use peppermint leaf herb that grows so abundantly? The multitude of uses for mint includes everything from …

Lemon Balm Ultimate Guide

How To Use Lemon Balm (for body, home, and food)

Herbs are an amazing natural resource. They have a multitude of uses: they season our food, heal our illnesses, beautify our bodies, and clean our homes. Some herbs even do all of those in one lovely plant. Lemon Balm is one of these multi-tasking herbs. It’s also a bushy perennial in many home herb gardens giving plenty of abundance for …