DIY Muscle Rub for After Workouts
I like to have a nice essential oil balm I can rub on my muscles after exercise, after a shower or before bed. So I make my own from natural ingredients. I use a combination of frankincense with a trio …
Balms & Salves
Welcome to the DIY Balms & Salves area of Happy Mothering. You’ll find an array of DIY balms & salves that you can easily make at home.
There are tons of DIY balms and salves for pretty much every occasion. From tension headache balms to sunburn salves, you’ll find an amazing amount of information here.
The majority of the beauty product recipes on Happy Mothering are easy to make and have simple ingredients.
The 5 most popular DIY beauty product recipes on Happy Mothering are:
- How to Make Pop Rocks Fizzing Bath Salts
- DIY Lavender Sugar Scrub Cubes
- DIY Frankincense Whipped Face Cream
- DIY Peppermint Sugar Scrub Bars
- DIY Homemade Liquid Hand Soap with Essential Oils
Be sure to scroll down to see all of the balms & salves recipes and tutorials!
DIY Headache Balm for Tension Relief
Learning how to make your own natural headache balm is an easy way to get quick relief for head tension when you need it. Our homemade recipe uses only natural ingredients like beeswax, nourishing oils and a powerful combination of …
DIY Women’s Monthly Salve
Salves are easier to make than they may seem and the base ingredients help keep the essential oils from evaporating so quickly, so they linger longer. This DIY Women’s Monthly Salve uses 6 different essential oils that have a wonderful …
DIY Matcha Green Tea Salve
Learn how to make a DIY Matcha Green Tea Salve with coconut oil, essential oils and other natural ingredients. Over the years, I have become a huge fan of matcha green tea. Besides drinking it, I’ve started using it in …
Natural Antihistamine Balm with Essential Oils for Allergies
My Natural Antihistamine Balm uses the best essential oils for allergies to bring quick relief to occasional symptoms. It’s easy to make and works great. Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year with all of the …
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New Tattoo Balm Recipe with Essential Oils
Our Homemade Tattoo Balm uses natural ingredients including essential oils to help keep your new tattoo looking great. This new tattoo balm is specifically designed for keeping a tattoo looking nice. I have a friend who personally used it on …
DIY Moisturizing Dry Skin Balm
Do you suffer from dry, itchy skin? Our Soothing DIY Dry Skin Balm recipe is full of moisturizing and hydrating ingredients that soothe dry skin! You can make your own dry skin salve at home with a combination of some …
Best Beard Balm Recipe
Learn how to make and use the best homemade beard balm with essential oils in this easy DIY personal care recipe for men. If the man in your life – whether that’s your husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle or anyone …
DIY Natural Sinus Relief Body Balm
Learn how to make a natural sinus relief body balm that works wonders. It’s easy to make and uses essential oils. Making your own balms or salves to use in your household may seem a bit daunting at first, if …
Why Breastfeeding Moms Shouldn’t Use Lanolin
Are you a new mom that was told to use lanolin for breastfeeding? Here’s a tip: Lanolin isn’t safe, but there are options that are! Learn about the organic breastfeeding nipple butter I recommend to my friends. When I was …
DIY Calendula Lavender Skin Salve
Learn how to make a skin soothing DIY Calendula Lavender Salve with natural ingredients. I have always had skin that needed extra moisturizing to keep it looking its best. While I often buy salves like this Golden Salve, I love …