Jul
1
Whip Me Baby !
July 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Whipped shea butter is one of those things we want to “have a play” with and this video tutorial is a great visual guide on just how to get some whipping action.
You won’t need your leather whip for this one just a few materials and a whisk or beater.
Whipped Shea Butter Instructional Video
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Jun
13
Strawberry Heaven
June 13, 2008 | 2 Comments
Mmm Strawberries and cream or better still strawberries and Chocolate… This post is dedicated to my little red friend the “Strawberry”
You can literally eat, live and bath with strawberries. Here is a quick Strawberry Bubble Bath recipe to tempt the kids into the bath with or how about some strawberry bath dust recipe.
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Apr
2
~La Patisserie Jolie~
April 2, 2008 | 2 Comments
Oh yum, yum, yum!! Check out these Chocolate Truffle Soaps from La Patisserie Jolie!
Driven for a love of all things dessert, owner Jessica Neaves decided to create a dessert inspired line of hand-made vegan soaps. My fave too ~ hand-made AND vegan! Currently you can slather yourself in 4 scrumdillyicious scents: Chocolate Truffle, Frangipane ( [...]
Mar
24
~SFBSC Dead Sea Body Wash
March 24, 2008 | 1 Comment
San Francisco Bath Salt Company is having a fab sale on their Dead Sea Body Wash!
QTY 15 for ONLY $48…….That’s ONLY $3.20 each !!!
This is a clearance special and is for a set of 15 bottles. Good only while supplies last. Limited qty left for this price.
CLICK NOW FOR MORE DETAILS
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Feb
12
~Lavender Shoppe~
February 12, 2008 | 3 Comments
If you love Lavender - you’ll love the Lavender Shoppe! From the website:
“Dedicated to soothing… healing… versatile… aromatic… lavender. Learn about this amazing herb and browse our boutique where you will find lavender: perfume, bath salts, milk baths, shea butter, bath oil, massage oil, eye pillows, sachets, dryer bags, and gift sets.”
One can’t [...]
Jun
28
Tips & Tricks: Filling Cosmetic Tubes
June 28, 2007 | 2 Comments
Making your own cosmetics can be fun, but sometimes filling those little tubes and containers with hot from the stove product can be a bit tricky. Here’s a method that will help.
Fill a cake pan halfway with layer of uncooked rice, lentils or small beans. Stand the tubes or containers straight up so their bases [...]
Jun
26
Powder Puff
June 26, 2007 | 3 Comments
Body powder is a great way to keep cool in the hotter months! But did you know that the talcum used in many commercial powders has been shown to cause tumors in lab animals ? This talc-free recipie is a great alternative:
1/4 cup (59 ml) cornstarch
1/4 cup (50 ml) arrowroot powder
3 Tb (44 ml) rice flower
6 drops [...]
Jun
15
Work it Out
June 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Dad or another another important man in your life enjoy a good workout, but not the sore muscles after? This homemade sports rub makes a great Father’s Day gift for the active man. The thyme and eucalyptus essential oils have healing properties and the peppermint has a cooling effect. The Cedarwood oil adds a nice scent.
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Jun
7
Essential Facts
June 7, 2007 | 1 Comment
Essential oils are extracted from natural substances such as flowers, herbs, fruits, spices and grasses. These oils are believed to affect the body’s physical and emotional properties, which is traditionally called aromatherapy. Here are some facts to keep in mind when working with essential oils.
Essential oils should be stored in amber-colored glass bottles away from [...]
Jun
6
June Sales & Specials
June 6, 2007 | 1 Comment
Bramble Berry Soap Making Supplies June monthly web specials include several summary fragrance blends as well as daisy shaped butter pots and twist up lip tubes. They have also added several new wonderfully cute molds to their Aloha! line including swim trunks, flip flops and a retro flower.Â
From Nature With Love is offering 10% off of their Home [...]


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