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Natural Botanical Skincare inspiration

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" Handmade with love is always better."“ There is no wrong way to make pretty things.”

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homemade ideas : botanical natural beauty that can be simply fun to make

One of the most beautiful things I’ve ever discovered and keep doing nowadays. What started as a simple DIY hobby slowly became my little form of mindset therapy — And You too! a peaceful way to reconnect with ourself away from screens, stress, and the rush of everyday life.

I know, “formulating” sounds technical, right? Here, I share some of my homemade DIY photos and ideas, beginner-friendly recipes , and I’ll mainly share some of my favorite formulators, creators, and expert tutorials that I learn and feel actually work, use fewer chemicals, and feel worth trying at home. I’ve also included links to the expert tutorials and videos that inspired me. 

Every photo you see here comes from my own little workshop moments — the messy, fun, handmade kind, not professional ones – so you can see, feel & try real, fun-made journey,

I want to show you that if I could follow these steps to achieve such beautiful results, you can absolutely do it, too!”

feeling handcrafted ? Try these inspirations…

Organic Dired Botanical flowers
Organic Dried Botanicas
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Organic Oils Infusion
Natural Fragrant Gifts
Aromatic Scents Gift Ideas
bath bomb pink salt flowers
Inspiring DIY formulators
diy botanical aromatic pouches
Easy DIY Handmade gifts
Gift Ideas Natural Beauty
Eco-Friendly Gift Wrap Ideas
Diy Gift wrap Ideas - Botanical bag
Eco-Friendly Gift Wrap Ideas
Gift IDeas, wedding, moms, baby shower
Diy Handmade Occasion Gifts

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Archives :

To help you begin, I’ve distilled my professional archives into a curated shortlist of accessible, beginner-friendly formulations. These are the very foundations that sparked my journey five years ago, inspired by the world-class experts and mentors I’ve followed along the way.

As everyone else as beginner, I searched and started learning from youtube, pinterest or diy sites – these are so many interesting experts & mentors these days but here are some I’ve still followed and tried as safe ingredients and easy formulations to begin :

Mountain Rose Herbs  I’ve been from reading their blogs to buying herbs, organic carrier oils to other green living ingredients and making all kinds of Diy products. 

The Nerdy Farm Wife  My first pinterest formulator or site that I followed where introduce me to skincare homecrafted and new hobby since 4 years ago ’till presently.

Hello Glow  Browse hundreds of budget-friendly homemade beauty recipes, easy to follow ingredients and adapt to my own formulation.
 

Humble Bee and Me  This creator was my very first window into the world of self-care, as a curious click on a recipe turned into a deep passion for natural ingredients and, eventually, my professional formulation degree.

 

Bramble Berry  One of the convenience online store to get the pure safe fragrance oils with affordable prices.

Lotion Crafter    You’ll need some ingredients -Where you can  find most of  active ingredients to shop in USA.

Formula Botanica online School  If you’ve outgrown basic tutorials and are ready to master the science of skincare, I’m sharing the exact path I took. This is where I earned my diploma, built the foundation for my FDA-approved lab, and launched my own brand. This online school is an absolute goldmine of professional resources.

There are no sponsorships or commissions here—just a genuine wish to see you enjoy these botanical treasures as much as I do.”

You don’t need a high-tech lab to create beautiful skincare. Here are a list of accessible kitchen equipments that are perfect for all your basic formulation needs. I love keeping these as a dedicated 'fun kit' , so you're always ready for a solo self-care session or a fun crafting party with loved ones.

Silicone Rubber Spatula
BPA-Free Silicone Rubber Spatula Set of 5
untitled design (2)
Magnetic Measuring Spoons & Cups Set
kitchen scale
Digital Food Kitchen Waterproof Scale
Spray Bottle For Hair – Continuous Mister Spray Bottle
Continuous Mister Spray Bottle
Pyrex Essentials (3-Pack) Glass Measuring Cups Set
Pyrex (3-Pack) Glass Measuring Cups Set

One - you may like to try this...

HOMEMADE Organic Botanical Bath Bomb

diy bath bomb - fun finds
bath bomb

Prepare Ingredients :

diy bath bomb recipes
Bath Bomb Molds Set >>>

HOW TO  > Watch this formulator  >>>  Humble Bee and Me 

You can watch the fun and easy-to-follow making this step by step from the VDO tutorial  : Humble Bee and Me 

Over the years, I’ve explored countless DIY recipes from natural skincare experts. this one as my absolute favorite. It’s the perfect blend of simplicity and luxury—the ingredients are easy to find, the scent and the way it feels on your skin, yet the results feel like a high-end spa treatment.

It has become my ‘go-to’ for handcrafted gifts that never fail to bring a little extra sunshine to someone’s day.

TWO - you may like this Diy

DiY Dried Flowers & Herbs Aromatic Sachets | Fragrant Gifts | Sleep pillows

Organic Dired Botanical flowers
Natural Fragrant Gifts

 containers & Gifts wrap – recommedation

  •  Glass jars with wood spoon
  •  Linen drawstring pouch set
  • Rose Pink Aluminum Tin with Screw Cap Refillable Container

  • Cotton Ribbon 5/8 Inch Natural Handmade Frayed Fringe Ribbons

  • Ribbon Handles Set of 10 Assorted Colors

glasses jar 8oz
Glass Jars with wood spoon 8 oz Set of 24 >>
natural gift bag
Linen Natural Drawstring Pouches 50pcs >>
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1 oz Aluminum Tins 12pcs >>
Cotton Ribbon 5/8 Inch Natural Handmade Frayed Fringe Ribbons
Cotton Ribbon 5/8 Inch >>
Paper Gift Bags With Ribbon Handles Set of 10 Assorted Colors
Ribbon Handles Set of 10 >>

Inspirations : Homemade Gifts,Styles I’ve made , you can try from these few expert formulators & recommended sites which are safe to order the organic botanical quality control and feel natural scents.

Natural Fragrant Gifts
lavender botanical bag
Gift IDeas, wedding, moms, baby shower
diy botanical aromatic pouches
calendula scent bag
sea salt gift idea

HOW TO  > Watch this Basic VDO    

>>> The Nerdy Farm Wife >>>

>>> Mountain Rose Herbs >>>

 

I don’t earn any commission from these websites – My own honest experiences from them, followed-learned-made-and adapted to my likes.  I started from following “The Nerdy Farm Wife” from Pinterest, and I learn about Mountain Rose Herbs site after I did research to find the safe dried flower to make teas or skincare oils, tried purchased some herbs, flowers, then carrier oils & essential oils. I have very good positive results of their quality, so now I could recommend to you.

These are some of  organic dried flowers & herbs, and essential oils that I always restock at home for many useful purposes. 

dried flower - rose petal buds
lavender dried flower
calendula dried flower
chomomile dried flower
Hibiscus dried tea
dried peppermint

FOR DRIED ORGANIC FLOWERS & HERBS : ( beside making many beautiful Diy gifts, you also can make Herbal Teas ! 

Organic Rose (Petals and Buds) > 

  • Skincare: Packed with vitamins C and E, making them great for hydration and reducing skin damage.
  • Tea: Used for stress relief and providing antioxidants.

Organic Lavender >

  • Skincare: Excellent for calming irritation, balancing skin, and reducing acne due to antiseptic properties.
  • Tea: Mellow, floral tea that promotes relaxation and better sleep.

Organic Calendula > 

  • Skincare: Known for healing wounds, acne, and dry skin due to its anti-inflammatory resins.
  • Tea: Often added to soothing teas for its anti-fungal and antibacterial properties.

Organic Chamomile >

  • Skincare: Soothes skin irritation, redness, and inflammation (e.g., in salves or compresses).
  • Tea: Promotes relaxation and aids sleep.

Organic Hibiscus >

  • Skincar Often called the “botox plant,” it offers gentle exfoliation, brightens skin, and boosts collagen.
  • Tea: Provides a tart, burgundy tea that promotes heart health and provides anti-inflammatory effects.
I’ll add more soon…  🙂

You may like to learn from the books.

Book skincare DIY

The Mountain Rose Herbs Book of Natural Body Care: 68 Simple Recipes for Health and Beauty

The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine-Making Guide

The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine-Making Guide

The Skincare Bible: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Great Skin

The Skincare Bible: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Great Skin

Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary

Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary

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