Soaps, Washes & Scrubs

Make your forty year old skin look thirty with this DIY-at-home-face-mask and quit employing the already rich botoxed movie stars by buying their over-priced, who-knows-what kind-of-ingredients-they-use face cream!

Honestly, it beat my expectations!

My honest review of Bubble Belle versus Fragrant Jewels bath bombs.

Not all soap is created equal! These great-smelling bar soaps make a perfect gift for the men in your life.

A thorough review of Dr. Bronner's 18-in-1 liquid Hemp Peppermint Pure Castile Soap. I tested the soap by using it to wash my skin, hair, clothing, and dishes. I include ingredients and recommended soap-to-water ratios as listed on the bottle.

Soleseife is a type of German handmade soap made with brine water. This recipe assumes a working knowledge of soap making.

My homemade pumpkin spice soap made in the crockpot is the perfect way to kick off the fall season in style.

Learn what to look for in soap to get rid of that troublesome acne, whether you're buying it from somewhere else or looking to make your own.

Sometimes you just need a little pampering (shut the bathroom door and just drift away into a spa of your own)! This Himalayan salt and lavender bath bar offers just that!

Now, don't get me wrong, ladies—you will love this as well. However, I have designed this body scrub for myself and the other natural Neanderthals out there!

Discover a simple recipe that doesn't require cornstarch and fizzes just like a Lush bath bomb! This article includes ideas on how to make your bath bombs unique. Great for relaxation or as a gift.

What are the benefits of using and buying homemade soap?

For next to no money and almost no effort (yay!), you can make your own all-natural liquid laundry soap and say bye to expensive, harsh commercial laundry detergent forever.

Beldi-type soft soaps—sometimes called paste or gel soaps—are easy to make and wonderful for your skin. Here is my own recipe for a luxurious version.

How to make Beldi facial soap to clear acne, nourish skin with quality oils, and rejuvenate aging skin.

When it comes to frugality, I am queen. Here is a list of soaps and cleaners I can't live without.

I've noticed a huge new trend in shower items: shower jellies! Of course, being of such frugal nature, I just can't wrap my head around spending $18.00 on a 3.5 oz shower jelly. That's insane!!

A detailed review of the new Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Honeysuckle Body Wash. This is my overall impression of this body wash with essential oils and natural plant-based ingredients.

Bath bombs are great fizzy bath items that will fill the bathtub with bubbles, scents, and moisturizing elements. These can cost a fortune to buy but follow this guide to easily make you own at home.

Learn how to make easy DIY bath bombs. Five recipes for any occasion.

This article describes the advantages and disadvantages of 7 bath products and explains who would be interested in using them and how these products fair.

Shea butter makes super hydrating bars of soap that your skin will love. All recipes will be made with the cold process soaping method.

Black African soap is rich in vitamins A, E, and essential fatty acids. It helps to treat eczema, psoriasis, and acne. It can also be used as a shampoo for all hair types.

Here are ten fantastic recipes for hair and skin care that include bananas.

Here is how to save money and make your own All-In-One 100% natural homemade body wash, face wash, sulfate-free shampoo, and conditioner. This soap works for your body, face, and hair!

Dare to smell like no other man with these top 10 body washes for men--guaranteed to enchant and arouse those around you. From exotic agar wood to warm vanilla, there's something for every man.

Many Americans use commercial bar soaps to cleanse their skin. Over time, these bar soaps can dry out your skin and cause premature signs of aging.

Read on for two homemade recipes using grapefruit. A grapefruit face mask and luscious sugar, salt, and grapefruit peel body scrub will revitalize and invigorate your face and body.

You might not think it, but a pumice stone is one of the best treatments for dry and hardened skin, especially on your feet and hands. These are the best ones to use for soft, silky skin.

Glycerin soap can work wonders on your skin. This article outlines some common skin problems, and why this soap is the solution!

Combining a shower gel and salt scrub together in one product is an easy to make skin care product. A sea salt shower gel scrub is suitable for all skin types and will greatly improve the texture, tone and clarity of your skin.

Bananas may be used in a scrub recipe easily at home. Rich in antioxidants, bananas are an excellent ingredient in face scrubs, body scrubs and much, much more!

Did you know that olive oil is one of the best moisturizers and natural skin care products you can use? Used by Mediterranean women for thousands of years, olive oil is a wonder product. Find out more about its benefits in this article.

Ditch the soap! Go natural and save money. Learn to take a soap-free shower that still gets you clean as a whistle.

You don't have to spend a fortune on a beauty product for it to work. Some of the best natural, cruelty-free products can be made at home with items you would find in your fridge or cabinet.

This is an excellent Dead Sea salt scrub recipe for exfoliating your skin. It is easy to make and economical.

Fizzy bath bomb balls are relaxing and fun, but buying them from stores can get expensive over time. This recipe will teach you how to make bath bombs and bath cupcakes at home.