*Guest post via Amanda Lopes How to choose carrier oils: Let’s talk carrier oils and why they’re necessities in a #LifeFromScratch skin and body care routine, as well as in homemade skin and body care items. Before I began my journey in earnest, I used pretty much any thing on my face, skin, and body. It was all just about …
Moisturizing DIY PH Balanced Shampoo
Trying The No Poo Life I’ll admit last year I happily hopped on the no-poo bandwagon. So many people rave about it (no-poo life)! My husband was eager to try water washing, so he became my case study in this shampoo-less lifestyle. Not quite brave enough to try it on myself, he didn’t mind me experimenting on him. Frequently, I …
DIY Sunscreen Recipe – Easy To Make (and why YOU need it)!
Confession: I have been sitting on this DIY sunscreen recipe post (and not sharing it with all of you) for a loooong time. Whew! I feel better getting that out. So, just exactly why have I been sitting on this recipe? Well, you know that I keep it real with all of you. So, here goes… I tried my hand …
Smooth Finish DIY Facial Foundation Makeup…With SPF
UPDATE: Due to reader and customer demand, I have posted pictures of this DIY facial foundation being applied. Be sure to look at the end of this post for the link!!! I know that you are probably on a journey to rid your home of toxic products. As such, you are probably looking to do the same with your personal …
What’s Wrong With Parabens, Anyway?
Around here you know how much we’re in love with all natural, so-safe-you-can-eat-it skincare products. Ingredients like parabens don’t fit in with this philosophy, but how much do you really know about parabens? Are they really that bad, and why should they be avoided? If you’ve been around here very long, then I can assume you’re also a fan of …
DIY Lavender Rose Bath Melts
Hearts and roses… No, not the ones you got from your special someone this morning, but the hearts and roses from my DIY Lavender Rose Bath Melts. If you ask me they are a perfect compliment to this lovely Valentines Day; because after all don’t many Valentine’s nights conclude in the bath? (If not, they totally should!) So here’s the …
DIY Bath Soak Recipe (helps my toddler’s eczema!)
Before we get to the DIY Bath Soak Recipe (that helps my toddler’s eczema)…first, a story (as I often like to do). This post might piss you off. Or, it might just give you a bit of hope. Either way, I’m here to share my DIY bath soak recipe with you. It’s currently a wonderful solution for my little fellow and …
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 …
Anti-Aging Night Cream Recipe
I’m not that old, but I’d still like to get a head start on fighting aging, especially when it comes to my face. What you eat plays a big role in skin health, but you can also use healthy skincare products to help (like Scratch Mommy Founder Jess’s Pronounce Skincare line products). Fight wrinkles and promote youthful, smooth skin at …
Giveaway – Make Your Own Makeup E-Book
It’s day 4 of the brand new Scratch Mommy and all of us are settling in with our new creation like new moms do… basking in the joy of this AMAZING thing that we made, getting to know all of the detailed intricacies of what makes our “baby” click, and not getting much sleep. We’re having the reverse of a …