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DIY: Homemade Bath Salts

Jessica Dougherty — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:00:44 +0000

DeShawn Marie posted a recipe for homemade bath salts on her blog. Check out the simple recipe here.

Spring Makeup Tips

Jessica Dougherty — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:00:11 +0000

I love TLC’s What Not to Wear, a show that makes over one guest’s entire wardrobe, hair and makeup. Glamour recently asked the show’s makeup artist, Carmindy (pictured here), about Spring makeup trends. Read what she had to say here.

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DIY: Gentle Facial Exfoliant

Jessica Dougherty — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:00:28 +0000

I received the following recipe in the latest newsletter from Handmade Soap Coach. Subscribe to receive recipes, workshop information, and more.

GENTLE FACIAL EXFOLIANT – Organic Body Care Recipes by Stephanie Tourles

1/2 cup ground oatmeal
1/4 cup powdered milk whole or nonfat
1 teaspoon cornmeal
Purified water

In a small bowl, thoroughly blend all dry ingredients using a spoon or small whisk, or shake them in a sealed plastic bag.

Pour the mixture into a storage container.

No registration is required for dry ingredients, but for maximum freshness and potency, please use with in 6 months.

TO MIX THE SCRUB FOR USE: In a small bowl combine 1 tablespoon of scrub mixture with enough water to form a spreadable paste. Allow the mixture to thicken for 1 minute.

APPLICATION TIPS: Using your fingers, massage scrub onto the face and throat. Rinse.

Easter Brunch Bird Nest Tutorial

Jessica Dougherty — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:00:42 +0000

Soap Queen has a new tutorial posted that is perfect for Easter and Spring in general. Learn how to make adorable bird’s nests that are sure to brighten up your home & delight Spring guests. Part 2 of the tutorial is here.

Home Spa Treatments For Eyes

Jessica Dougherty — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:00:24 +0000

Lilith’s Apothecary has several tips for creating your own private spa experience at home. These particular tips deal with reducing eye puffiness, smoothing out wrinkles, and brightening the skin around your eyes.

Clean Dog Soap

Jessica Dougherty — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:00:51 +0000

This St. Patrick’s Day why not clean your pooch with Clean Dog Soap from Lucky Dog Treat Co.? This soap is made with real peppermint and tea tree essential oils for a clean skin and coat that will leave a fresh scent that lasts for days.

Amber’s Ambry

Jessica Dougherty — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:00:06 +0000

Amber’s Ambry offers something knitters will be interested in…Knitter’s Hand Balm! The small, easy to carry tins are filled with balm that will rejuvenate rough, dry skin. And it is available in seven scents that sound yummy – Baking Day, Blueberry, Carrot Cake, Herb Garden, Red Apple, Unscented and Vanilla Latte.

Tomato Skin Remedies

Jessica Dougherty — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:00:20 +0000

I love to eat tomatoes, but I didn’t realize all the skin care remedies that can be done using tomatoes. The Skin Care Tips and Information blog posted about several home remedies that will help treat acne, allergies and rashes, among other skin conditions.

Mad Hippie Skin Care

Jessica Dougherty — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:00:42 +0000

Mad Hippie Skin Care has a great product called repair butter. This product utilizes the best natural antioxidants & free radical combatants to heal skin damage & wrinkles while building resilience. It really helped to relieve the dry, tight skin on my face. There’s detailed information on the Mad Hippie website about all the ingredients used, including Green Tea and Aloe Vera. I haven’t used the Eye Serum; however, it sounds like a great remedy to crow’s feet & bags around the eyes. You may as well try it considering the 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!

DIY: Skin-Friendly Jelly Soap

Jessica Dougherty — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:00:32 +0000

Instructables Member ELF posted step-by-step instructions for creating a Skin-Friendly Jelly Soap. Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? Find instructions here.

Review: That Girl’s Bath and Body

Jessica Dougherty — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:00:37 +0000

I recently had the pleasure of using several products from That Girl’s Bath and Body, a small family-owned business featuring natural homemade bath and body products. That Girl’s products are a unique bath and body care line combining natural ingredients and the finest essential oils and extract nature has to offer. Their creams and balms are designed to quickly permeate the skin’s layers leaving no greasy residue behind. I have thoroughly enjoyed using the Satin Sheets Soap, Fresh Face Night Cream, and Tea Tree Facial Cleanser.

The Satin Sheets Soap is an Original Scent That Girl’s Bath and Body has been selling for years. Satin Sheets is made with kosher vegetable glycerin. Satin Sheets Soap scent combines dark and romantic base notes of chocolate, the seductive powdery scents of violet, jasmine, light musk, fresh berries, vanilla, and just a hint of fresh green top notes. I really liked the unique scent & the soap lives up to its name Satin as it left my skin feeling satiny smooth.

The Night Cream is fantastic! I raved about it so much that my husband had to get in on the action & begin using it, as well. Made with 100% natural ingredients, this unscented cream improves skin while protecting skin from UV rays, smoke, smog, and other environmental factors. It is very concentrated yet non-greasy so you only need to apply a dime size for the whole face and neck area.

I also like the Tea Tree Face Wash Cleanser that is made of Natural Herbal extract, Tea Tree, Fruit and Cucumber Extract face cleanser. This mild and safe natural cleanser is enriched with herbal extracts and vitamins. The wash is very refreshing and invigorating.

Receive a 10% discount with coupon code CGF10 for items featured in this review.

Sweet Sally’s Soaps Giveaway

Jessica Dougherty — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:00:20 +0000

Sweet Sally’s Soaps is having a giveaway on her blog. You can enter to win two soaps – I Love Coffee Soap and Dead Sea Mud Soap. The contest ends March 19 at Midnight EST & the winner will be announced Saturday, March 20.

DIY: Embroidered Shower Mitt

Jessica Dougherty — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:00:47 +0000

Feeling Stitchy posted a tutorial for creating an embroidered shower mitt. The post includes a template, as well.

Makeup Tips

Jessica Dougherty — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:00:04 +0000

Applying makeup is an ever-evolving thing, in my opinion. If you’re looking to spruce up your look, here’s a couple of helpful tips from various sites. All Women Stalk has 10 Steps for Natural Makeup Look, Healthy Life has 7 Steps to Great Makeup, and About.com has tips for Choosing a Foundation.

St. Patrick’s Day Limericks & Soaps

Jessica Dougherty — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:00:33 +0000

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the Soap Artisan Friends of Etsy group had a fun challenge this month. This one required a limerick…and links to some great Irish-inspired soaps. A winner will be selected Monday, March 8. You can cast your vote here.