I 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 sunscreen with this great tutorial found on Instructables.… Read More ...
Cool peppermint sunburn lotion recipe
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 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. witch hazel
1/2 cup baking soda
1-2 drops peppermint oil
Mix … Read More ...
Basic lotion recipe
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 to contact with dangerous chemicals, from the moment of conception until death.” We are exposed … Read More ...
Office Yoga: Simple Stretches for Busy People book review
Office 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 they are known in Sanskrit, will help not only physically, but will also help bring … Read More ...
Avocado butter properties
Avocado 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 ripen within 1-2 weeks at room temperature. The avocado flesh contains tannin which will become … Read More ...
Bath jelly recipe
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:
Pour envelope of gelatin into a bowl and set aside. Microwave 2 cups of water … Read More ...
Sweet Princess soap
I adore this Sweet Princess soap, and it’s not just because I am an only child! At a very sizable 8 ounces, this soap would look beautiful gracing your bathroom! Find it at Good To Be You for only $12.95. For a limited time, all U.S. orders over $40 receive free shipping with the code … Read More ...
Sonoran Sunset esential oil recipe
Try this heavenly essential oil recipe from Snowdrift Farm, part of their Scents of Summer series!
Sonoran Sunset
3 drops Peru balsam
2 drops rose absolute
5 drops ylang ylang
2 drops lime, distilled
1 drop tangerine… Read More ...
Pinwheel soaps
How fantastic are these pinwheel soaps? Bright, colorful, and cheery, they are fantastic favors to pass out at your 4th of July party next weekend!
Anne-Marie Faiola has posted a video tutorial on how to make these beauties here.… Read More ...
Stars and stripes soap tutorial
Make this fun stars and stripes soap from Make It Soap! This is a great project to do with kids for a 4th of July project.… Read More ...
Properties of coffee essential oil
Coffee Absolute essential oil profiles
From Aroma Web
Coffee Absolute
Botanical Name: Coffea arabica
Common Method of Extraction: Solvent or CO2 Extraction
Color: Dark Brown
Consistency: Medium to Thick
Perfumery Note: Base
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong
Aromatic Description: Strong, rich, aroma of fresh brewed coffee.
Possible Uses: Perfumery/fragrancing.
Minimal documentation available.… Read More ...
Eco-friendly hair dye
If you want a new hair color or need to cover up some grays, but don’t like the idea of using a lot of chemicals on your hair, Ideal Bite has a guide to eco-friendly hair dyes. After reading that coal tar, a common hair color ingredient, is a carcinogen I’ll be giving a … Read More ...
4th of July chunk soap tutorial
Peak Candle Supplies has a tutorial on cute red, white and blue chunk soaps for the Fourth of July! Find the details here.… Read More ...
Hawaiian sugar and salt scrub recipe
Ponte Vedra Soap Shoppe has a recipe for a scrumptious Hawaiian sugar and salt scrub! If you can’t go to Hawai’i, bring Hawai’i to you! Find the recipe here.… Read More ...
Properties of hazelnut oil
Hazelnut Oil Profile
From Aroma Web
Hazelnut Oil
Botanical Name: Corylus avellana
Aroma: Light. Nutty and Sweet.
Viscosity: Thin.
Absorption/Feel: Leaves a Slightly Oily Film on the Skin.
Color: Light Yellow.
Hazelnuts are sometimes mistakenly called Filberts. Although similar in appearance, Filberts are slightly longer in shape.
Hazelnut Oil penetrates well and is said to … Read More ...