Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Strawberry Foot Exfoliating Scrub
Ingredients:
4 strawberries
3 tbsp dark brown sugar
2 tbsp olive oil
Directions:
Mash or puree strawberries. Add olive oil and sugar. Massage into feet to smooth. Strawberries are high in alpha hydroxy acids and great for exfoliating!
Also great on hands, or any other body part … Read More ...
Martha Stewart has shared instructions for making a pretty decorative trim towel for the bath. These towels are a fun and easy way to bring more color to your bath, and to personalize a guest bath.… Read More ...
Bath & Body works is having their semi-annual sale. Find deals like buy 3, get 3 free on the website and in store! The deals only last for 3 days, so check it out soon!… Read More ...
Villainess has just released even more luscious products, to my delight. My favorite is the Dad Pack, just in time for Father’s Day. The Dad Pack is stocked with manly scented soaps and unscented Whipped! body cream. Also looking good are Sidewalk, with promises of the smell of hot concrete drenched in sunshowers, … Read More ...
If you have dry hair and it needs a bit of a pick-me-up, try this hair mask recipe from Beyond Jane.
Best Hair Mask Recipe
by Ange Perdu, Sep 11, 2007
If you really want soft healthy hair try this homemade all-natural Hair conditioning mask recipe. Your hair will thank you for it. It’s … Read More ...
Get ready for sandal season with this super easy foot scrub from Good Clean Luv.
Summer Ready Foot Scrub
Ingredients:
2 Tblsp olive oil
2 Tblsp kosher salt
Directions:
Mix the salt and oil together – this recipe makes enough for two feet, increase the recipe if you’re hosting a spa party!
Wash feet gently … Read More ...
Denise of Go Planet Earth has posted a very handy tutorial on how to line a wooden mold for easier release of the soap when set. This tutorial also works great with melt and pour soap. Check out the tutorial and video here.… Read More ...
This super cute handprint soap dish makes a great gift for Father’s Day. Dad is sure to appreciate his little one’s handprint in this personalized gift! Find all the details at Family Fun.… Read More ...
The San Francisco Bath Salts Company has posted a recipe for a luxurious Dead Sea mud mask on its website.
Dead Sea Mud Mask:
A 100% Natural Dead Sea Mud (also known as Black Mud) is a wonderful way to create your own spa experience at home. Obtained from ancient sedimentary clay, Dead Sea … Read More ...
Aromatics & More has an informative article on the pros and cons of using preservatives in your bath & body and beauty products. Also shared are some tips on natural preservatives that you can experiment with yourself.… Read More ...
Dorm Decor: Remake Your Space with More than 35 Projects
by Theresa Gonzalez and Nicole Smith
Published by Chronicle Books
$19.95
I received a copy of the fabulous Dorm Decor from Chronicle Books recently and was instantly excited by the fantastic projects inside. Chronicle Books is well known for excellent designs and clear layouts … Read More ...
Susann Kaspersen has shared a delicious sounding vanilla caramel cold process soap recipe on Teach Soap. Find all the instructions here.… Read More ...
The Handcrated Soap Makers Guild (HSMG) will be holding its 2010 Conference in Denver, Colorado. It will be at the Inverness Hotel and Conference Center, April 30 – May 2, 2010.
Conference attendance is open to members and non-members of the Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild, Inc. The registration fee includes attendance to all classes, demonstrations … Read More ...
Bathroom Air Spray
This wonderfully refreshing air spray will keep your bathroom clean from bacteria and viruses.
Fill a pump-spray bottle with 500ml of distilled water then add the following essential oils:
* 5 drops Cinnamon essential oil
* 5 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
* 5 drops Lemon essential oil
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Try this citronella soap recipe for a great summer soap. Citronella is a fantastic insect repellent now that warm weather is arriving and crushed pennyroyal leaves smell very minty, creating a fresh soap for hot weather! This soap is not recommended for small children, as citronella oil can cause skin irritation on sensitive skin.
Citronella … Read More ...
