Natural hair rinses have been used for years to cleanse, condition and highlight your hair. They are simple to create much like making a cup of tea or a strong herbal infusion. We have all heard of using baking soda, apple cider vinegar and lemon juice to cleanse your hair and scalp. These ingredients work really well at getting your hair really clean and removing any residue left on your hair from well water, swimming pools, or styling products. But besides getting your

I love making bath bombs and bath salts. This week I tried something a bit new and that was making "bubbling bath tablets" I am teaching a workshop at a lavender farm in California this week at Capay Valley Lavender. Farm with my friend and farmer, Sherri Wood. Sherri found a product called a "Bath Truffle" she wanted to make. It basically was a bubbling bath bomb full of oils and butters. The product did contained hard to find and not natural ingredients so I did some e

Skin sprays, Splashes and Fresheners are an important part of your healthy skin care regime. They are super simple to make – if you can make a cup of herbal tea you can create these products! Use these recipes after bathing to help close pores and lock in moisture. What makes a product a “Spray” or a “Splash” is really the way it is applied to your body. Poured into clean bottles and then splashed or sprayed on the skin is a matter of personal preference. Many people enjoy sp

With Mother's Day coming up this week, I thought I would share some recipes for new mothers. This is an exciting and also challenging time in your life and it is important to find balance and also take good care of yourself. If you know a new or expecting mom you might want to create a few of these recipes for them. They also make welcome gifts for all mothers --as taking good care of yourself is something you never grow out of. Taking good care of your health and well be