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Super Healing Cold Sore Lip Balm

Lemon balm is a powerful antiviral, proven to banish cold sores. Use this DIY super healing cold sore lip balm recipe to help fight & prevent cold sores. It also

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How to Make Mullein Salve (3 recipes)

In this article, you’ll learn how to make three herbal salves featuring mullein infused oil: Common mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is an herbal weed you’ve likely seen growing on roadsides and

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6+ Uses for Lavender Leaves

Lavender flowers are only around for a short time, but there are plenty of uses for lavender leaves! Learn how to harvest, dry & use them in DIY projects. First

Latest DIY Skin/Body Care Articles

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Spring Weeds Lip Balm

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Stinging Nettle Magnesium Lotion

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Lavender Lotion Bars

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Lavender Honey Sugar Scrub

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Lavender Salve Recipe

Latest Soapmaking Articles

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DIY Solid Dish Soap Bar Recipe (Cold Process)

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Nettle & Horsetail Shampoo Bars (Cold Process Soap)

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Golden Root Turmeric Face Soap Recipe (Cold Process)

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Honey & Beeswax Soap Recipe (Cold Process)

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How to Use Beeswax in Cold Process Soap

Latest Natural Remedies Articles

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Ginger Pain Salve Recipe

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How to Make a Ginger Tincture

tin of pine needle salve on a snowy surface with pine needles

Pine Needle Chest Rub Salve Recipe

jar of honey and pine needle elixir natural remedy

Pine Needle, Honey & Brandy Elixir (cough & sore throat remedy)

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Stinging Nettle Tincture + Uses

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