Save your hard earned money and don’t spend it trying to pamper yourself for the holidays. Instead, use these ideas from my frugal bath and beauty guide Pretty for Pennies to ease your holiday stress.
Category: Heritage Apothecary
Welcome to the Heritage Apothecary, a professional resource for “from-scratch” living. This area brings together our specialized archives on soap making, candle crafting, and botanical skincare.
Drawing on 26 years of experience, we focus on the intersection of horticulture and traditional chemistry. Here, you will find technical guides for cold-process soaps, heritage methods for hand-dipped candles, and chemical-free recipes for restorative skincare. Whether you are a professional formulator or a modern pioneer, these guides are designed to help you master the skills of a sustainable, handmade life.
Discover the benefits of using bath salts infused with homegrown herbs and flowers. Learn how to make your own healing and body care goodies.
Discover the rejuvenating power of facial treatments. Find the perfect face pack for your skin type and achieve a taut, balanced complexion.
Body butter is a better option for those with dry skin, especially during winter.
When properly taken care of, our skin definitely retains its natural beauty, glow and youth for a long time.
A few really effective home remedies on how to get rid of dark circles under eyes.
Be aware of the signs of aging around your eyes and find the right treatment using eye cream. Dark circles, dryness, fine lines, and puffiness can all be improved with specially formulated ingredients for eye care.
You can do a microdermabrasion treatment for getting rid of dead skin cells, debris, fine lines, superficial wrinkles and clogged pores at home.
Dark circles can be caused by a variety of factors including sun damage, visible veins and capillaries, genetic factors and so on. In fact, dark circles can also be a result of natural shadows because of how the eyes are set.
Take a moment to slough away winter’s effect on your skin and rejuvenate with one of nature’s favorite beauty secrets – honey.
Enhance your skincare routine with a strawberry facial mask. Discover the benefits for radiant and nourished skin.
All-natural honey has been used as a beauty product since the days of Cleopatra. It continues to be used today in manufactured and homemade products for skin and hair care.
Explore the benefits of olive oil and hair care. Discover how olive oil can moisturize and nourish your hair effectively.