Author: militza

  • Soothing Vinegar Bath

    Soothing Vinegar Bath

    It’s no surprise that I love turning food into skincare. So much. I can happily spend my days surrounded by herbs, fruit, butters, oils, honey, grains… lost in the process of making. Every time I discover a new way to use a pantry ingredient – it just lights me up. And this vinegar bath, as strange as…

  • Watch: 2 Ingredient Spray-On Lotion Recipe + Summer Workshop Series

    Watch: 2 Ingredient Spray-On Lotion Recipe + Summer Workshop Series

    Yesterday I launched my latest natural skincare workshop, the SIMPLIFY Skin Summer edition. You can get it here! I’m excited to share this recipe for 2-ingredient spray-on lotion from the collection with you. The SIMPLIFY Skin Summer edition is like a meal plan for your skincare! You get a 28-page printable guide, eight step-by-step workshop videos, and an…

  • In the Pantry – How to Use Lemongrass in DIY Skincare

    In the Pantry – How to Use Lemongrass in DIY Skincare

    For a lot of us, lemongrass is one of those special occasion ingredients that we might buy for that one recipe… and end up with stalks leftover in the fridge thinking “what can I do with this?” Lemongrass is such a beautiful plant, full of surprising skincare benefits – so this article is all about how…

  • Summer Nights Infused Body Oil | Vanilla + Lavender

    Summer Nights Infused Body Oil | Vanilla + Lavender

    Summer is calling! Well, soon – we’re a little early, but that’s means we have just enough time to make an infused body oil! Your skin will be soft, and glowing and beach-ready – just in time for summer! By the way, when I say beach-ready – my vibe is more sunset, kids playing… husband, friends,…

  • Recover your Voice | Ginger + Chamomile Tea Recipe

    Recover your Voice | Ginger + Chamomile Tea Recipe

    This Chamomile + Ginger Tea recipe has been so helpful! I just got back from Jakarta, where I taught two, five hour workshops. It was so fun teaching! But I spoke a lot. And I was in a new environment – from open nature to city air. And my throat and voice suffered! By the end of the…

  • Natural Hair Care Routine by Clean Beauty Co.

    Natural Hair Care Routine by Clean Beauty Co.

    I’m excited for you to try out this natural hair care routine by Elsie & Dominika, founders of Clean Beauty Co.  They are a natural body-care duo based out of the UK, here to bring you a really good hair day! 🙂 As friends they started making recipes in their kitchen, a passion that grew into professional training, a…

  • Handmade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

    Handmade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

    Mother’s Day is approaching and it leaves us with that big question, what to get the mothers in your life?  Speaking as a momma, nothing is more touching that a hand-made gift. Well, maybe there is one thing: a handmade gift that inspires a Mom to take care of herself. Here are four handmade, self-care gifts that you…

  • Yogurt + Honey Conditioning Hair Mask

    Yogurt + Honey Conditioning Hair Mask

    Dry, brittle. Can’t deal in humidity. Frizzes out if you brush it. If this is your hair, I have just the thing for you. This anti-frizz yogurt and honey hair mask will  be your new favorite! Here’s what you should know: the main ingredient is yogurt and this is the game changer… Most hair treatments recipes…

  • Tired of fighting with your hair? Four natural ingredients that work better

    Tired of fighting with your hair? Four natural ingredients that work better

    illustration by Cloudy Thurstag One of the most common requests I get is for more hair care tips. Like How do I get my hair to behave, and act nice in public?!  I’ve learned some really good natural tips from my expert friends, and I’m going to share them here… But real talk, you guys – I’ve had…

  • Spring Detox – Cucumber Body Scrub

    Spring Detox – Cucumber Body Scrub

    This Cucumber Body Scrub is the skincare version of light Spring lunch… because, I know my body has been asking for fresh greens, both inside and out! 🙂 Green smoothies made a comeback in my morning routine and green scrubs just feels right! It’s a Spring detox –  bright and refreshing, cleansing and will leave you feeling soft as a…