Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Mmm Strawberries and cream or better still strawberries and Chocolate… This post is dedicated to my little red friend the “Strawberry”
You can literally eat, live and bath with strawberries. Here is a quick Strawberry Bubble Bath recipe to tempt the kids into the bath with or how about some strawberry bath dust recipe.… Read More ...
Nothing about this title sounds cleansing but its filled with zesty ingredients that smell devine.
For the free cleanser recipe visit our sister site Craftbits.com… Read More ...
If your lips are dry, cracked, or just plain grumpy, this simple homemade peppermint lip balm is going to be your new go-to. It’s cooling, hydrating, and super easy to whip up in your kitchen—no fancy tools or mysterious ingredients. Just pure, tingly goodness in a tin or tube!
This recipe has been a CraftGossip … Read More ...
This recipe is for Bath muffins or fairy cakes, You can embellish your simple muffins with sprinkles, 100 and 1000’s of even chocolate drops.
 Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups of Baking soda or Bicarbonate of Soda
1/2 cup of Citric acid
2 tsp of Almond Oil or Apricot kernel oil
1/2 tbs of … Read More ...
“Cracking, melting, crumbling, discoloring, or generally unpredictable bath bombs? If you have had trouble making good bath bombs consistently, you need this definitive guide. It is a little technical, but many people have found it to be the solution to their bath fizzy woes.”
Clickety-click bb-fastguide-dec2010 for a free 48 page tutorial on making bath … Read More ...
By now everyone should have an idea that I am big, big, BIG on people who make their own products being educated in the subject before putting their first item up for sale. Here is a most fabulous class, or “intensive” taught by Grande Dame Jeanne Rose. There is nothing like taking a class … Read More ...
Bath melts are the latest craze. They literally melt in the warm water of the bath, leaving you with a moisturizing bath soak.
This recipe is for a basic bath melt. You can add different scents and color to create new recipes.
Ingredients:
8 oz (225g) Cocoa butter
1 1/2 cups Baking soda
1/3 cup … Read More ...
One thing that I’m a stickler for is that people who decide to start making bath and body products must have a basic working knowledge of the ingredients they put in their products – especially if these products have essential oils and herbs in them.
If one really wants to be good – then after … Read More ...
There is nothing in the world like a nice warm bath with bath salts containing pure essential oils to help relax and soothe your mind and body! Giving scented bath salts for the holidays, birthdays or just to give to a good friend also makes a welcome gift!
Once you have made these gifts with … Read More ...
Lush is a luxurious bath and body store that will draw you in just with the aroma flowing out the door. Unfortunately Lush is not in everyone’s price range and as a result recipes are sort out all over the internet.
This Lush Like Bath jelly recipe is easy to follow and a very close … Read More ...
Body powder is a great way to keep cool in the hotter months! But did you know that the talcum used in many commercial powders has been shown to cause tumors in lab animals ? This talc-free recipe is a great alternative:
1/4 cup (59 ml) cornstarch
1/4 cup (50 ml) arrowroot powder
3 Tb … Read More ...
Bored with the same old soap molds? Try using non-traditional molds instead! You might be surprised at the result.
-plastic ice cube trays
-shoe boxes*
-plastic drawer organizers
-milk cartons*
-plastic Easter eggs
-clay flower pots
-PVC pipe
-tuna or sardine cans
-plastic sand toys or sand castle molds
-storage containers
-Jell-O molds
*Molds that … Read More ...
Dad or another another important man in your life enjoy a good workout, but not the sore muscles after? This homemade sports rub makes a great Father’s Day gift for the active man. The thyme and eucalyptus essential oils have healing properties and the peppermint has a cooling effect. The Cedarwood oil adds a nice … Read More ...
If you’ve cooked with garlic or onions, you know that getting the smell off of your hands can be hard, even with the strongest scented soap. But the answer may be as close as your favorite morning beverage–coffee!
Using cheesecloth, make a small pouch and fill it with 3/4 cup fresh, whole coffee beans. After … Read More ...
Green tea has been used for medicinal purposes in China for centuries, but the west has only recently discovered its many health benefits. Studies have shown that green tea contains powerful anti-oxidants not contained in black or oolong teas. Your skin can benefit from these anti-oxidants as well. This wonderfully simple tonic will cleanse, tone … Read More ...
