I've mentioned before that I wash my face with honey. I love that i'm washing my face with something that's simple, natural, package-free, renewable, frugal and I can totally see the benefits to my skin. In contrast to many of the toxic chemical ingredients typically found in commercial skin care products, honey is a natural renewable resource. I’m sticking to honey! Crunchy Betty, is challenging people to wash their face with nothing but honey (and water) for two whole weeks. I really wanted to join in, but given that I already wash my face with honey I felt like I... Read more →

Tricia offers hints for how to detox and simplify your personal care and also offers readers the chance to win a natural deodorant. Read more →

I used to make Julie's lovely honey facial cleanser. Early last year I ran out and, while waiting to find the time to make another batch, I started washing my face with just honey. I've used nothing but honey to wash my face since. I love that i'm washing my face with something thats simple, natural, package-free, renewable, frugal and I can totally see the benefits to my skin. In contrast to many of the toxic chemical ingredients typically found in commercial skin care products, honey is a natural renewable resource. I’m sticking to honey! I simply place a little... Read more →

This is my favorite homemade moisturising body bar recipe. Its super easy. Little eco and I whipped up a batch this morning after breakfast. We also made a batch of Julie's honey facial cleanser which has become a favorite around here. Moisturising body bar recipe 1 part bees wax 1 part coconut oil 1 part shea butter a couple of drops of your favorite essential oil (I used lavender this morning) Throw all the ingredients in a pot, melt, and then pour into molds. I use silicone cup cake cases, but you could use anything as long as you cooled... Read more →

I had a busy week this week– so decided to treat myself to a little luxury this morning: a kitchen pantry pampering. You can find all the ingredients you need for a luxurious home spa treatment in your pantry..... My skin has been feeling dry and flaky and my hair super frizzy – so this morning’s treat focused on moisturising. Here’s what I used.... Salt exfoliating body scrub Place the juice of one lemon and an equal volume of olive oil in a jar and shake. Stirring, add salt until you have a thick paste like scrub. The salt dissolves... Read more →