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Desert Mist Hydrating Spray (aka Arizona AC in a bottle)
From Snowdrift Farm

1/2 teaspoon polysorbate 20
4 oz. distilled water + 1/4 teaspoon freeze dried aloe vera
15 drops Phenonip
1 drop peppermint essential oil
2 drops lavender or …

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banner-gracefruit-web1Gracefruit has posted a fantastic list of tips and tricks for making hot process soap.  Hot process is much faster than cold process soap and a great next step for those who are bored with making melt and pour soaps …

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6a00e54eeb093588340105365c7ad8970c-800wiFor those new to aromatherapy, or who would like to learn more, the Essential Wholesale blog has a very good post about aromatherapy is and what are essential oils.  This is the first part of a great series about aromatherapy.  …

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Rich Body Butter recipe
by Lynden House International Inc.

This is a wonderfully decadent butter that’s great for dry, cracked and tired skin. A nice gift for an expectant mommy friend.

What You Need:
4 teaspoons emulsifying wax
4 teaspoons …

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pomegranate1Try this luxurious pomegranate scrub recipe from Ponte Vedra to not only smooth skin, but cleanse and detoxify your skin and muscles.

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d8ab5eeeec1ad5e82529144f4cb457e1image500x5001Finally!  A soap ingredient scale designed to match your kitchen decor!  These lovely Escali scales come in nine different colors, including black and chrome, to match any kitchen or office.   They have an 11 lb. capacity as well and are …

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img_6561aGo Planet Earth has shared a tutorial on making this scruptious looking milk & cookies melt and pour soap!

Find the easy to follow video tutorial on their blog.…

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fdbxi1ofwbnfz0umediumI am a huge believer in sunscreen and now that summer is finally here and we’re all spending more time in the sun, it’s especially important to make sure you wear protection from the sun.   Try making your own homemade …

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If you spent a little bit too much time out in the sun at a 4th of July BBQ yesterday, try this simple cooling peppermint sunburn lotion recipe from Bath and Body Recipes to help soothe your skin.

Ingredients:
2 …

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Basic Lotion Recipe
written up by Jennifer Adler M.S., C.N.
from Conscious Choice

In 1962, Rachel Carson wrote in her groundbreaking book, Silent Spring, “For the first time in the history of the world, every human being is now subject …

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0811826856_normOffice Yoga: Simple Stretches for Busy People
by Darrin Zeer

Office Yoga: Simple Stretches for Busy People is a collection of simple yoga stretches designed for those who are desk-bound the majority of the day.  The stretches, as asanas as …

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side_avacadoAvocado Butter properties from Oils by Nature

Avocado Butter
(Persea Gratissima)

Persea meaning avocado or alligator pear; Gratissima mean very pleasing or agreeable.

Avocados will not ripen while still attached to the tree! If picked full grown, the fruit will …

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Bath Jelly Recipe – by Amy Vollmer

Ingredients:
1/2 cup melted transparent Melt & Pour base
2 cups water
1 envelope Knox unflavored gelatin
1/2 oz Germaben II
Fragrance oil
3 or 4 colorants
3 or 4 small containers

Directions:…

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