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Most of the baby soaps that available in the market today contain artificial fragrances, synthetic colors, and additives. These chemicals might prove to be harsh for the tender and sensitive skin of your baby. Therefore, you need to ditch such soaps and try to make your baby soaps, shampoos, and body washes that are ideal for all types of skin. Also, a homemade soap with soap base can prove to be perfect for those who have sensitive skin.

Let us start with a simple oatmeal baby soap that is infused with natural herbs and some essential oils.

Ingredients

Olive Pomace oil

Chamomile herb - 2 tablespoons

Round soap mold

Shea butter

Castor Oil

Sodium hydroxide Lye

Distilled water

Bentonite Clay – 2 teaspoons

Colloidal Oatmeal – 2 teaspoons

Sodium lactate – 1 teaspoon (Optional)

Procedure

Here, we are trying to make a baby soap that is not only suitable for babies but also for the people who have sensitive skin. The key ingredient of this soap is Olive Pomace oil which contains the last drops extracted from the pulp that has already been used to extract the virgin oil.

Chamomile herb is infused in this soap due to its aromatic scent and numerous skin-friendly properties. Measure 14.5 Oz of Olive oil and pour it into a double boiler. Now, measure 2 tablespoons of Chamomile herb and add it into a sealable tea bag. Seal the teabag carefully and immerse it in the Olive Pomace Oil.

Keep it over medium flames for at least 2 hours and see to it that the oil does not get too hot. Add some extra Olive oil if necessary. Stir after every 15 to 20 minutes so that the oil gets absorbed completely in the teabag.

After that, remove the teabag and turn off the heat. Now take a glass jar or bowl and add 2 teaspoons of Bentonite Clay in 4 tablespoons of distilled water. It makes our organic handmade soap smooth and velvety.

In another vessel put 2 teaspoons of colloidal oatmeal. Do not use any artificial fragrance or preservatives as they can prove to be harsh for your skin.

However, you can add essential oil as per your preference to make your handmade soaps smell wonderful. Lavender essential oil or Chamomile essential oils are recommended due to their relaxing properties.

Caution:

Use longhand glows and goggles while making this soap to ensure safety and to protect your eyes. Choose an area that has enough ventilation while making handmade soaps and ensure that kids are not around you.

Now, combine Shea butter, Chamomile infused Olive oil and castor oil in a big container. Also, measure 1.9 oz of Lye and pour the oil mixture on it. You can also add one teaspoon of sodium lactate in this blend to facilitate the hardening process and it also acts as a preservative. However, the use of sodium lactate is completely optional.

After that, use a manual stick blender to stir and mix the oils properly with the Lye. Continue blending the oils for some minutes until they get completely infused in one another.

Now, add the colloidal oatmeal and other mixture you have made using the Bentonite clay and teabag. Stir and blend the mixture using the stick blender again.

Pour the combined mixture in soap molds and let them dry for at least a week. Remove them carefully from the molds after a week and your organic handmade baby soaps are ready to use.

Benefits

Olive oil stops the aging of the skin and acts as a natural moisturizer whereas Chamomile is known for its antibacterial, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It also reduces skin irritation to a great extent. As a result, your handmade soap will include all these skincare properties and therefore, will be an excellent soap for individuals who have sensitive skin.

Aromatherapy soothes your mind and keeps the environment fresh. It relieves you from stress, anxiety, and other psychological issues. Also, it helps you to sleep peacefully. The simplest way to start experimenting with aromatherapy is by using an essential oil diffuser which is also referred sometimes as aromatherapy diffusers.

An aromatherapy diffuser is a device in which you pour a few drops of essential oil and carrier oil. After that, it vaporizes the oil and releases a fine mist comprising of air molecules that refresh the air and creating a soothing ambiance in your room. There are different types of diffusers in the market that use heat, ultrasonic technology, or any other diffusing method. Today we will see some of the best aromatherapy diffusers that are available in the market.

Jasmine Aroma Diffuser

It is a lightweight oil diffuser that comes with many user-friendly features. Shaped like a bowl, this diffuser is integrated with an automatic shut-off feature. Moreover, you can diffuse the oils at regular intervals by setting the time accordingly.

For example, you can set the diffuser to release aromatic mists for 10 minutes after every 30 minutes by using the interval mode. It is available at an affordable price which is a great thing. Click here to know more details about this essential oil diffuser.

Serene House

Serene House uses ultrasonic technology to diffuse the essential oils. It is portable, convenient-to-use, and very effective when it comes to releasing aromatic air molecules in the environment.

It is available at an inexpensive rate and comes in subtle colors that complement your interiors seamlessly.

Stone diffuser

You can purchase the Stone diffuser if you are looking for a compact and powerful diffuser that can fill large rooms and living spaces with its exuberating fragrance.

You might feel that it is a bit expensive but it has the capacity of spreading the aroma up to 550 square feet. This means that one diffuser will be enough to eliminate the foul odor from your entire house.

Also, it utilizes ultrasonic technology to diffuse the essential oils. Also, it looks beautiful and can easily enhance the overall look of your interiors.

Essential oils are highly concentrated and powerful oils. Therefore, you cannot use them directly in your diffuser. Some diffusers allow you to use water but you will need to dilute the essential oils with carrier oils in most of the cases.

However, you need to be careful while choosing the carrier oils as some of them can alter the aroma of the essential oil that you are intending to use. Therefore, you can buy carrier oils of VedaOils if you are looking for cheap carrier oils that blend perfectly with different types of aromatherapy oils. Here’s the list of carrier oils that you can shop online from the website of VedaOils:

Argan Oil

Extracted from the Argan tree fruit nuts, the Argan oil of VedaOils proves to be perfect carrier oil for aromatherapy purposes. It is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, essential fatty acids, and anti-oxidants.

Also, you can use it to heal dry and itchy skin or you can use it to make your hair silky and strong.

Golden Jojoba Oil

The Golden Jojoba oil of Veda Oils is excellent for aromatherapy purposes because it does not have any particular fragrance of its own. Moreover, it nourishes your skin and therefore, can be used as a massage oil as well.

It is completely natural and unrefined which makes it ideal for external application.

Sweet Almond Carrier Oil

The sweet almond carrier oil of VedaOils is completely organic and pure. It can be used for cosmetics, aromatherapy, and culinary purposes. It reduces dandruff and strengthens your hair roots. 

Moreover, it nourishes your skin with vitamins, proteins, and other nutrients. Therefore, you can also use it for massages and therapeutic purposes.

Coconut is a multipurpose fruit that proves to be beneficial for our overall health and wellness. Coconut water is used to cure dehydration and it also facilitates speedy recovery from fatigue and weakness. Coconut oil that is produced by cold pressing fresh coconut meat is used as cooking oil in several parts of the world. Moreover, unrefined and chemical-free organic coconut oil is packed with nutritional benefits.

Coconut oil is healthy for our skin and hair. Therefore, physiotherapists use it as a massage oil and it can also be used for healing various skin issues. Today, we will learn to make DIY hair care recipes with coconut. So, let's get started!

Coconut hair mask

You can make a coconut hair mask by using any regular coconut oil. However, we recommend you to use organic, cold-pressed and unrefined coconut oil since it will not contain any impurities and chemicals.

Procedure:

• Cover your neck with a towel before applying the hair mask. Wet your hair using a spray bottle.

• Heat the oil for a couple of minutes but do not boil it. Massage it gently on the hair. Apply the oil nicely so that the hair gets covered from roots to the tip. The remaining oil can be massaged on the scalp.

• You can use hair clips to keep the oily hair strands away from your eyes or face. When you have done with applying the oil, use a shower cap to cover your head.

• Leave the mask for at least 2 hours. You can also apply this mask in the night and wash your hair in the morning. Lukewarm water is ideal for washing the hair and you can also use mild shampoos and conditioners for cleaning it thoroughly.

• Many people use honey or egg while heating the coconut oil to create stronger hair masks.

Benefits of using coconut oil mask

• This coconut oil mask moisturizes your scalp and reduces dandruff to a great extent.

• Its antimicrobial and antifungal properties keep your hair safe from bacteria and pollution.

• It reduces hair fall and makes your hair strong from the roots.

• Coconut oil also provides relief from lice and scalp irritation.

DIY recipe for lice protection

Coconut oil is itself useful for providing relief from head lice. However, it can prove to be more potent if you blend it with some other ingredients. Now, let us see a DIY recipe that can be made with coconut oil and anise oil.

Procedure:

• For those who do not know about anise oil, it is the oil made from the seeds of anise herb. You will easily find it in medical stores and herbal shops.

• Blend anise oil with coconut oil and apply it directly on your scalp and hair. Cover your head with a shower cap and rinse your hair with lukewarm water after 2 hours.

• It provides 100 percent relief from head lice.

Conclusion

Coconut oil is perfect for the treatment of hair issues. It fortifies damaged and listless hair and also curbs greying of hair to a great extent. Coconut oil can also be used by those who have healthy hair to improve the overall health of their scalp and hair.