This DIY calendula lip balm recipe is a soothing herbal remedy for dry, cracked lips. It is one of my absolute favorite lip balms to use and constantly make a new batch all the time! If you’ve ever ...

This soothing skin balm recipe features beeswax as well as healing lavender and calendula to naturally nourish and protect dry, irritated skin. It’s easy to make using only 5 natural ingredients. One ...

Skin feeling irritated? Incorporating calendula into your skincare routine may help to soothe your complexion. Calendula is cropping up in numerous skincare formulas, hailed as the healing answer to a ...

Many plants that people can grow at home have a long history in alternative medicine. Peppermint, thyme, lavender, and more are simple to grow and may help ease certain health symptoms. Herbal ...

Amid the organic beauty boom (the market for balms, blushers, etc that are created from pesticide-free ingredients was up 14% at the end of 2018, according to the latest report from The Soil ...

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The book “Herbs for Flavor, Health and Natural Beauty” has an amazing array of herb-filled recipes, but also a crafting chapter that features how-tos on candles, lip balm, sugar scrub and more. Here’s ...

Pot marigold is a plant that belongs to the daisy (Asteraceae) family. It's been used for medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. Calendula is a small bushy plant that has light green leaves and ...