Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
This cold process soap recipe sounds so yummy! Please note the recipe is based on weight, not volume, so you will need a reliable scale.
“Almond Joy” / Chocolate Almond Swirl (Kathy Miller)
16 oz. palm oil
14 oz. coconut oil
52 oz. olive oil
6 ounces cocoa butter
32 oz. cold water (4 cups)… Read More ...
Does your little one have a diaper rash? Here’s a great, natural solution from Natural Family Online to ease the irritation.
Calendula-Comfrey Diaper Ointment
1 lb. coconut oil (in the oil aisle; do try to buy the organic kind)
2 good handfuls calendula petals (health food section; don’t let the per pound price put you … Read More ...
Cold feet are sadly one of the most common problems during winter. Try this fantastic recipe for a foot mask, full of warm spices and designed to stimulate circulate and blood flow to help get rid of the chill. It also has skin softening ingredients like oatmeal and honey. Find the recipe here.… Read More ...
Jojoba oil is well known for helping to fight wrinkles, being antibacterial, and not leaving an oily feel on the skin. It is also beneficial for certain skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema. Try this lotion on your hands or any part of your body that needs moisturizing.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup beeswax
4 tablespoons … Read More ...
This gardener’s lotion bar recipe would be a great gift for any friend, gardener or not. Rich and moisturizing, it is also simple to whip up!
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Whole Living has a great tutorial on do-it-yourself facial massage techniques. Facial massage is a good way to stimulate circulation and get rid of puffiness. Included in the instructions are recipes for facial oil serums for oily and sensitive skin, plus massage techniques. Find all the details here.
Pepper Paints has a great recipe on making tub paints for your little one’s bath time. This tubby paint is sure to make bath time fun for your kids! Visit here for the recipe.… Read More ...
If you’ve ever wanted to make your own lip balm that smells good enough to eat, this DIY Chocolate Honey Lip Balm is your golden ticket. Think creamy cocoa, soothing honey, and a hint of beeswax—whipped into a rich balm that leaves your lips soft, shiny, and oh-so-kissable.
This little recipe is tucked away … Read More ...
CraftStylish recently posted a tutorial on a delicious sounding body polish. It has a nice olive oil base, which doesn’t leave a greasy film on your skin like some other oils.
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This pretty pressed flower soap from Teach Soap is a great gift or shower favor. As the flowers will eventually turn brown, make these soaps just before giving as a gift.
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This mask from Whole Living exfoliates and stimulates circulation. Papaya has alpha-hydroxy acids and yogurt adds lactic acid, which help remove dead skin cells. The honey helps your skin retain moisture.
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Store bought brush cleaners cost $10 and up. Save yourself some money and follow the easy video tutorial by Enkore to make this cleaner at home.
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Make this beautiful cable knit bath mat from rags! Coco Knits’ tutorial makes a lovely textured bath mat that will cozy up your bathroom.
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A brand new soapmaking magazine, Let’s Get Soapy, is here! Created by Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove, Let’s Get Soapy is a quarterly magazine dedicated to melt and pour soap crafts. The inaugural issue features projects inspired by some of the the toys of the 1980s – Care Bears and My Little Pony! Seeing the pictures … Read More ...
I love these conversation heart massage bars! The cocoa butter is deliciously scented and great for your skin. Shea butter can also be used instead of cocoa butter.
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