The Soap Queen has yet another great tutorial on her blog, this time for a plaid shamrock soap, just in time for St. Patricks Day! The project is a little bit more time intensive than the usual melt and pour soap, but makes a very unique and fun soap, so it’s well worth the effort! … Read More ...
Scar tissue treatment oil
If you have a facial or body scar, try this herbal oil to help soften and decrease keloid scars.
Herbal Oil For Scar Tissue
submitted by HTN President Donna Maria
This combination of herbal extracts may help soften and face scar tissue over time. Don’t give up after just a few applications!! It takes time … Read More ...
Rose Cold Cream
Try making your own cold cream with this recipe from Soapnuts.
Rose Cold Cream
1 1/2 cups rose petals
6 Tbs. Olive Oil
1 1/2 Tbs. beeswax
1 tsp. distilled water
Pick through rose petals and only use un-blemished ones. Pour olive oil into top of double boiler and turn heat to low. Slowly add … Read More ...
Snuggly slippers tutorial
Make these sweet little slippers from an old wool sweater. Use a sweater that no longer fits (if you’re like me, you’ve accidentally shrunk a bunch of your sweaters!) or find one at a local thrift shop. Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Gardener’s salve recipe
Winter can wreak havoc on your hands, making them dry and chapped. Whip up this gardener’s salve to help heal cracked skin.… Read More ...
Felted soap tutorial
Mielke’s Fiber Arts has a great step by step tutorial on making felted soap, with lots of pictures to guide you through the process. Felted soap is good for gentle exfoliation.… Read More ...
Walkman soap dish tutorial
Here’s a really unique thing to make out of an old walkman you may have hidden away somewhere. Instead of giving it away to Goodwill, make a soap dish out of it! Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Star celebration soap
I adore this fun and glittery soap, made by the Soap Queen herself. This is an easy embed soap project and would make great gifts. Experiment with different color combinations and shades of glitter! Find the tutorial here.… Read More ...
Simplicity bath wrap pattern
How cute is the pattern for this bath wrap from Simplicity? I also like the neck pillow, slippers and eye masks available in this pattern set. Available here or at your local fabric or craft store (Simplicity 4747).… Read More ...
Homemade shaving cream recipe
This homemade shaving cream can be made with ingredients found at your local supermarket or pharmacy chain. From the book, Better Basics for the Home, it was created to both reduce the toxins in your home and all the excess packaging they need. Find the recipe here.… Read More ...
Soap scrolls tutorial
These soap scrolls are fun, original and simple to make! This is a great weekend project, where all the ingredients can be found at the local craft store and the grocery store.
Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Almond joy soap recipe
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 ...
Calendula-comfrey diaper ointment recipe
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?
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 hand lotion recipe
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 ...