Nov
5
Many of you may already be thinking about all those handmade holiday gifts you plan to make. If you need a few more ideas and/or instructions, check out the blog 101 Handmade Gift Ideas. Below are links to the bath…
Nov
4
Go Planet Earth posted a video tutorial showing how to create Melt & Pour Candy Cane Swirl Loaf Soap. The tutorial utilizes the Square Loaf Mold, one of their top sellers. View other tutorials here.
Oct
25
Are you concerned about the flu? Try this germ fighter spray from Aroma Thyme to help cut down on germs in your home.
Germ Fighter Spray
We’ve all been told to wash our hands more frequently. Here is an antiseptic, germ fighting spray…
Oct
24
I love the Showtime show Dexter and was excited to see these inventive bloodslide soaps in homage to the show’s main character. The bloodslide soaps are made by Bloodbath. For those who are not fans of Dexter, Bloodbath also has…
Oct
23
Perfume Kits as some really cute free downloadable soap labels and soap cigar band labels available on their site, including this cute one for Halloween!
Find them all here.
Oct
20
Natural Shaving Cream from Essential Oil Recipes
This Natural Shaving Cream is great for both men and women. It is excellent for a man’s bristly beard as well as for the softer feminine hair on legs, underarms, bikini and Brazilian. The…
Oct
19
This beautiful rice bag feet warmer is from V and Co and comes just in time for the cooler weather. I love the Moda fabric!
Find all the instructions here.
Oct
16
This Sea Mud Body Mask from Cranberry Lane will help detoxify your skin.
Instructions: (Makes One Body Treatment)
2 Tbsp Sea Mud Base, (Sea Kelp, Green Clay, Calcium Carbonate, Baking soda, Xanthan gum)
5-6 drops of Essential Oils
1 cup distilled or filtered water (heated)
Blending…
Oct
15
Bella Sugar has posted a fun guide to Halloween nail polishes! Also included are other cute things like decals.
Find the guide here.
Oct
13
Celebrate autumn with this October Twilight essential oil blend from Southern Soapers!
Dilute these blends in 95% – 98% jojoba oil for a personal scent to carry with you, or use perfumer’s alcohol.
October Twilight
10 drops patchouli
5 drops cedarwood virginiana
5 drops…
Oct
10
Try this After Shave Lotion from SoapMakerSupplies.com to help moisturize and soothe skin after shaving.
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 in a…
Oct
8
Here’s some pretty pumpkin soaps to inspire your Halloween soapcrafting!

1. Chocolate Pumpkin Spice cake soap, 2. pumpkin soap, 3. Pumpkin Spice Soap, 4. Elegant Pumpkin Pie Spice Soap
Oct
7
Birch Bark Soap has shared recipes for a simple lip bath and a fizzing milk bath on her blog. The fizzing milk bath sounds especially fun!
Find all the instructions here.
Oct
6
Luscious Rose Cream from Make Your Own Cosmetics
submitted by HBN President Donna Maria
Luscious Rose Cream is made with some of my favorite ingredients including rose hydrosol and rose wax. You will not only love the way this feels on your skin…
Oct
1
Here’s some fun Halloween themed soap inspiration!

1. Ghouls & Goblins Soaps, 2. BOO Glow In The Dark Ghost Soap, 3. Candy Corn Loofah Soap, 4. OwlSoap






