Maoli Perfumes, a perfumery based out of Washington, was created when the Hughes family left tropical Hawaii for the rainy Pacific Northwest. Their two young children, Kai and Kalani, were homesick for the beaches and heat of the islands where they spent their first years and asked their mother if they could make “their … Read More ...
Massive Brambleberry sale!
Brambleberry is having a huge sale on some oops items in their inventory! Now is your chance to pick up fragrances and and essential oils at great prices. For all the details, visit here.… Read More ...
New soap and body product classes
Joan Morais, a certified aromatherapist and instructor, is teaching some great classes this year!
Here’s just a sampling:
NATURAL SKIN & BODY CARE PRODUCT MAKING COURSE
JULY 23, 24, 25, 2009 Last one for 2009!
Thurs, Fri, & Sat, 9:30am-4:30pm
Courtyard Marriott, Fairfield, CA
Learn how to make body lotion, anti-oxidant facial cream, anti-wrinkle eye … Read More ...
Hazardous essential oils guide
Aroma Web has a very helpful guide to hazardous essential oils. Some essential oils should not be used without oversight from a certified aromatherapist, if even that. If you are new to aromatherapy, check out the guide to familiarize yourself with toxic oils.… Read More ...
Japanese-motif soaps
Martha Stewart has a tutorial on making these beautiful Japanese print soaps, which are perfect for hostess gifts or when you need a quick present! Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Cranberry Melon Scrubbing Grains
Cranberry Melon Scrubbing Grains
From Majestic Mountain Sage
Ingredients:
374 grams raw sugar
19 grams aloe gel
109 grams Grapeseed Oil
20 grams Golden Jojoba Oil
Literally a couple of specs of Purple Raspberry Color
Between 2-3 grams of Cranberry seeds depending on your own personal preference
4-5 ml Bitter Orange Orchid Fragrance Oil
Instructions:… Read More ...
Mojito cold process soap recipe
Snowdrift Farm has shared a very interesting recipe for a mojito scented soap! As a bonus, instructions for a swirled version and a recipe for the drinkable kind of mojitos are also listed.… Read More ...
DIY aftershave recipe
Make your own aftershave!
From Make-Stuff
This recipe would make a nice gift for Father’s Day, coming soon on the 21st!
* 2 cups rubbing alcohol
* 1 tbsp glycerin
* 1 tbsp dried lavender
* 1 tsp dried rosemary
* 1 tsp ground cloves
Stir ingredients together in a bowl. Transfer to a jar, … Read More ...
Citrus ice cooling body spray recipe
The Natural Beauty Workshop has a refreshing recipe for a citrus ice cooling body spray on its blog. The weather is beginning to heat up, so reinvigorate yourself with this spray!… Read More ...
Body care craft kits
From Nature With Love has a wonderful line of ready made body care kits that are perfect for those who are interested in learning to make bath and body products and don’t want to seek out individual ingredients. Each kit comes with everything you need and comes in such great kits as black raspberry salt … Read More ...
Bath salts and brown sugar scrub recipes
Bath salts & brown sugar scrub from WhiMSy love
Bath Salts: Put some Epsom salts in a small inexpensive drawstring muslin bag. Sprinkle in some lavender. Hang over tub faucet & let the mixture steep & dissolve while you soak. Aaahhh…
Brown Sugar Scrub: Combine 1 CUP of brown sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable or olive … Read More ...
Natural whitening toothpaste recipe
Natural Whitening Toothpaste
3 min prep
By: Bella14Ragazza, via Recipezaar
I use this to keep my teeth shiny. The first time I used this, my teeth were squeaking as I brushed because they were getting so clean! I use this because fluoride is so dangerous (http://www.fluoridealert.org/50-reasons.htm)
Ingredients
* 8 tablespoons baking soda
* 8 tablespoons … Read More ...
Camellia oil CP soap recipe
I came across a recipe to make a beautiful cold process camellia oil soap on Soap Making Essentials. Find all the ingredients and instructions here.… Read More ...
Sore muscle bath soak recipe
Sore Muscle Bath Soak
From Aura Cacia
Ingredients
6 drops lavender essential oil
4 drops eucalyptus essential oil
2 drops peppermint essential oil
2 drops wintergreen essential oil
2 drops clove essential oil
30 drops precious essential oil- Roman or German chamomile, frankincense, sandalwood, rose
2 ounces carrier (jojoba, almond, avocado, etc.)
Directions
Add to … Read More ...
Mineral salts for men tutorial
Jennifer Perkins and Sabrina Collins shared a tutorial on making a spa gift for men – mineral bath salts in a shot glass. This is a great personalized gift for Father’s Day, coming soon! Find all the instructions, via Craft Lab, here. … Read More ...