Learn how to make beautifully scented bath bombs at home with this easy step-by-step recipe. Discover what each ingredient does, how to achieve the right consistency and how to troubleshoot common problems for firm, fizzy bath bombs every time.

Turn golden calendula flowers into a versatile oil for your homemade skincare. Learn about calendula’s traditional uses, follow our simple infusion method and discover five ways to use your finished oil, from body care to balms.

Does your homemade skincare need a preservative—and which one should you choose? This beginner-friendly guide explains when preservation matters, how pH affects your choice, and what to know about common options, from Leucidal and Naturagard to Optiphen Plus. A practical starting point for making...

There's something wonderfully personal about a handmade gift. Whether it's a soothing bath soak or a nourishing body scrub, homemade treats add a thoughtful touch and can turn an ordinary evening into a little act of self-care. These five nature-inspired recipes make it easy to create your own ...

Make your own nourishing vegan lip balm with this simple DIY recipe featuring soothing calendula-infused oil, creamy mango and shea butters, jojoba and castor oils, and plant-based candelilla wax. Perfect for beginners, this natural lip balm helps soften, condition and protect dry lips — without ...

Learn how to make a rich, nourishing night cream for mature skin using avocado oil, plant-based squalane, shea butter, panthenol and green tea extract. This step-by-step recipe is designed to support dry, moisture-depleted skin during perimenopause, menopause and beyond.

Learn how to make a vegan-friendly rosehip cleansing balm with grapeseed oil, shea butter and candelilla wax. Discover how cleansing balms work and the benefits of each ingredient.

Pregnancy is a transformative journey filled with excitement, anticipation, and significant changes to your body, including your skin. As your body adapts to support new life, it’s common to experience changes like dryness, itchiness, stretching, and even unexpected sensitivities. By understandin...

As women enter their 40s and beyond, the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause can bring noticeable changes to the skin; from dryness and thinning to breakouts and increased sensitivity. At nood mood we believe in gentle, nourishing skincare that respects this transition. 

There’s something wonderful about embracing imperfection - in ourselves, in others in the world around us. We all know that life will eventually reveal our flaws and that we will no doubt develop scars through our own histories as we create strength and resilience. In Japan there is an ancient ar...