Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Make this luscious shaving soap for the man in your life. From Aromatics & More.
Diego’s Shaving Soap with Patchouli and Orange
Our wonderful Pre-Milled Soap base consists of Saponified oils of Coconut and Palm and NOTHING ELSE.
This is a very creamy soap that has a nice slip. It leaves the skin feeling … Read More ...
I came across a very interesting recipe for a scalp tonic to encourage new hair growth on Aromatics & More, a New Zealand-based company.
Scalp Tonic for Hair Growth
An exciting study conducted by Scottish researchers ( Archives of Dermatology (1998; 134:1349-1352) found that aromatherapy can indeed promote new hair growth and safely and effectively … Read More ...
These garden flower bath melts from Craft Stylish are so lovely and would make a great Mother’s Day gift. There are three recipes to choose from – chamomile cream, green goddess, and rosebud – to please any mother’s tastes. Find all the details here.… Read More ...
In keeping with the swine flu media craze sweeping the country, try out this Revitalizing Recovery Bath Salts recipe Stay healthy and well!
This is an excellent bath for those feeling achy or have the flu. Also excellent for those zealous over-trainers with good fitness intentions! An excellent body detoxification bath.
Ingredients:
1 cup Epsom … Read More ...
Make this cute soap buddy, a sleeve for your soap. A soap buddy will help you to hold on to slippery bars of soap and also prevent wasting your favorite soap. Find all the instructions, from Instructables, here.… Read More ...
Tropical Nut Milk Bath from Make Your Cosmetics
by HTN President Donna Maria
This simple yet refreshing recipe smells heavenly in a soothing bath soak and, since it contains no oil, it does not leave a ring around the tub. The vegetable glycerin and milk combine to soften the skin. You can double this recipe, … Read More ...
And even more stenciling! DoItYourself has a simple tutorial by Kelley R. Taylor to decorate a block candle with one of your favorite stencils. All of the craft materials needed for this project are available at your local craft store.
You’ll Need:
* Vanilla candles [Ed.- Or scent of your choice, of course. Square and … Read More ...
Birch Bark Soap has posted a yummy and simple tutorial for an almond honey facial and hand scrub. Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Ponte Vedra Soap Shoppe has a recipe to make a very delicious-sounding ginger guava shampoo. Using only a pre-made base and essential oils, this is a super fast and easy recipe to make a great shampoo! Find the details here.… Read More ...
A Perfume Blend with Rose, Frankincense, and Black Pepper Notes
By Risha, via Wavelengths Natural Health
There are several excellent essays already out there on the top-heart-base note system of perfumery, so I refer you to your favorite search engine to find information on the theory of perfumery.
Basic recipe
10 drops Frankincense essential oil … Read More ...
Chic Cheeks Mineral Blush
by Debbie Bilezikian, via MakeYourOwnCosmetics.com
This is a lovely, sheer blush to brighten and enliven the cheeks. It is in the “cool” range, designed for lighter skin tones. In this recipe, a “scoop” is 1/8 level teaspoon.
Yield: 1/2 teaspoon (a lot of blush!)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Price Category: 2… Read More ...
This fun knitted soap sack from Sarah White is a great way to package up a homemade (or store bought) soap to give as a gift. Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Making your own dipped beeswax candles is a breeze using HomeWork’s tutorial! Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Are you looking for a DIY bathroom redecoration project? Planet Kri Kri has a fun tutorial on making a mosaic tile backsplash if you’re feeling ambitious! Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
The NewNew, a collective of designers in New York, posted a lovely bath mat tutorial on their website, made of an old towel and your favorite fabric. Find the tutorial here.… Read More ...