No Fuss Natural
Healthy living without the overwhelm
Learn to make an herb-infused natural baby oil for baby massage using chamomile, lavender, and calendula. Baby massage is a wonderful practice. Not only does it help relaxing and calm babies, it also an incredibly bonding experience, and keeps baby's skin soft and healthy. This all-natural baby oil recipe is easy to make and uses […]
Chamomile is well-known as a calming herb, but it has many other qualities that are often overlooked. Chamomile is rich in a volatile oil known as azulene. Azulene has anti-inflammatory properties and can be helpful in treating aches, pains, and headaches. Often used to aid sleep, chamomile is famous for its ability to promote relaxation. […]
This recipe was born out of an effort to adapt Rosemary Gladstar's famous Perfect Face Cream recipe to use emulsifying wax instead of beeswax. One of my Natural Body Care Club students had been making it but struggled to keep the lotion a creamy consistency. I went to work on testing in order to create […]
You've likely heard about Gua Sha as it is increasing in popularity at great speed. But what is Gua Sha? And can it really help promote smooth and shape the face? Let's talk about it. What is Gua sha? Gua Sha (pronounced, “gwa sha”) is an ancient beauty ritual in which a special tool is […]
Do homemade cosmetics and skincare products require preservatives? And if so, do natural preservatives actually work? In today's post we dive into these questions as well as cover natural preservative options for lotions, creams, and other DIY skin care products. what is a preservative? A preservative is a chemical that is added to cosmetics in […]
These quick and easy recipes for natural body care products use simple ingredients that nourish the skin. Great for personal use and make excellent gifts. One of my greatest joys is showing people how easy it is to make natural body care products at home. I think many are under the impression that is is […]
Adorning handmade gifts with pretty labels is the perfect way to finish them with style. I tend to handwrite labels most of the time, but they don't always look the best. So it's always nice to find some printable-labels for handmade gifts that are beautiful, but still generic enough to be used for various types of […]
