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9l27-06-300x199Try this energy body cream from Majestic Mountain Sage for a revitalizing  splash of mango, papaya and lime!

Ingredients
3 grams Liquid Glycerin
4 grams Stearic Acid
6 grams Emulsifying Wax
13 grams Apricot Kernel Oil
7 grams Colorless Jojoba …

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p1010011David Fisher has posted great information on using natural exfoliants like pumice, rose hips, and calendula in your soap making.   He has broken down the exfoliants into three categories: most common, unique, and sounds interesting – to try someday.  There …

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Avocado Body Butter by Janice Cox
from Soap Nuts

Ingredients
1/4 cup grated cocoa butter
1 TBS. coconut oil
2 TBS. sesame oil
1 TBS. avocado
1 TbS. grated beeswax

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in an ovenproof glass container.

Place …

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loofah-soap-2-300x200Sherrie of Birch Bark Soap has created a great tutorial on making round or loofah soaps for The Soap Bar.  Find the instructions here.  While this is for cold process soap, it can be easily modified for melt and …

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Grapeseed Oil (Vitis Vinifera)
From Oils by Nature

From the Latin words “vinifera” (wine bearing) and “vitis” (vine)…

The grapeseed plant is actually a deciduous climbing vine that ranges in length from 70 to 100 feet. There are more than …

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dcrj106_5ca_dCathie and Steve of Creative Juice have created this simple tutorial to make a lavender scented dryer pillow.  Whip this up and add to your dryer cycle to have your clothes smelling like lovely lavender!…

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shampoo-for-dogsIf you have been looking for a natural, chemical-free shampoo for your dog, try this recipe from Old Dog Treats and Rawhide.  It is a slight variation on a very common recipe.  Finish it up with the finishing rinse …

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After Shave Lotion
From Soap Maker Supplies

Ingredients:
½ cup witch hazel
¼ teaspoon propolis
½ cup mineral water
1 tablespoon liquid vegetable glycerin
1 tablespoon aloe vera concentrate
¼ teaspoon lime oil

Instructions:
Combine the witch hazel and propolis …

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f43t6vefjai3496mediumSoapyHollow has posted a great tutorial on how to make your own molds for soapmaking.  Sometimes you have a fantastic idea in your head, but can’t find the mold to make it work.  This tutorial will help you make …

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Earth Clay Soap Recipe – Melt and Pour

From the Soap Making Forum

1 lb. vegetable glycerin soap
1 T. Clay
2 T. Jojoba Oil
1/4 Cup Distilled Water
Colorant and Scent

Be sure to mix the clay separately.  I …

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saltsLost Button Studio has posted a tutorial to make these beautiful and moisturizing lavender scented bath salts.  These would be a nice gift for Mother’s Day, made with your mom’s favorite scent!…

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The winner of the Stencil 101 Giveaway is…

Jenny Brandon!

Congratulations Jenny!  I’ll be emailing you to get your address.  For everyone else that entered, thanks and stay tuned for more giveaways in the future.…

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zestycalend1Zesty Calendula cold process soap
From Miller’s Homemade Soaps

32 ounces soybean oil
32 ounces vegetable shortening (Crisco)
14 ounces olive oil
10 ounces coconut oil
1 ounce of stearic acid (optional)
28 ounces cold water
12 ounces lye crystals…

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Make this luscious shaving soap for the man in your life.  From Aromatics & More.

Diego’s Shaving Soap with Patchouli and Orange
Our wonderful Pre-Milled Soap base consists of Saponified oils of Coconut and Palm and NOTHING ELSE.


This

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I came across a very interesting recipe for a scalp tonic to encourage new hair growth on Aromatics & More, a New Zealand-based company.

Scalp Tonic for Hair Growth

An exciting study conducted by Scottish researchers ( Archives of Dermatology

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