Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Citrus is known for it’s astringent, antiseptic and detoxifying effects on the skin. Lemon reduces hyperpigmentation and also exfoliates. Adding a drop of ylang-ylang gives citrus added beneficial effects. Why not try this homemade mask recipe I found over at Organic Authority
Ingredients
1 teaspoon lemon juice (You may substitute grapefruit, orange or another citrus … Read More ...
I love a good debate 🙂 When I stumbled upon this article through a friends FB page I instantly thought of CraftGossip and HAD to share this. In a nut shell Louisa- The Eco Mum has written an article in regards to white vinegar in which she claims to not be getting a response ( … Read More ...
Iodine is critical for human health, our bodies need it to make thyroid hormones. The thyroid hormones regulate the body’s metabolic rate and promote growth and development throughout the body, including the brain. If there isn’t enough thyroid hormone circulating in the blood, the brain sends a chemical message to the thyroid gland, which then … Read More ...
After a gift idea for someone special or just something for yourself, I liked the look of these jars I found over at Maybe Matilda . You all know how to make a basic scrub right? Whether it be a face scrub or a body scrub why not make one of these jars to personalise … Read More ...
I love perfume balm small, compact yet powerful. Every girl should have some in her handbag for a quick dab here and there when on the run.
I came across this DIY tutorial for a Solid Perfume Pocket Watch via Design Sponge. Not a fan of the Pocket watch concept try a locket or pillbox … Read More ...
Thinking of starting the New Year with a detox. Did you catch the CraftGossips Magnetic Clay Detox Bath Kits Giveaway? Open worldwide enter now by clicking HERE to win this for yourself. OPEN WORLDWIDE COMPETITION CLOSES ON THE 10thJanuary to make sure I get your entry make sure you enter it HERE.… Read More ...
Soy candles last 50% longer than candles made of petroleum-based paraffin, the ingredient found in most candles. They also burn slower and cooler (helping to better distribute fragrance), are non-toxic, less likely to trigger allergies, clean up with soap and water, and produce very little soot. These factors tend to make them more animal and … Read More ...
I love coffee….. the smell, mmmm the taste the way it gets me going in the morning! I have also heard that caffeine helps with *cellulite*
Obviously this lotion wont get rid of cellulite but team it with a healthy diet, 2 litres plus of water a day and exercise, it may help, who knows. … Read More ...
You have seen the 3D baby shower soap favours but have you seen the “pea in a pod” baby shower soap favours? Available in one pea or two I can’t get over how adorable these are. Approx 1 1/4″ x 2″ in size, each unscented soap is pre – packaged in a clear bag with … Read More ...
The silly season is upon us and with overindulgence & social gatherings on the rise chances are illness is not that far behind. Nothing worse than being sick and not just any sick – throw-up sick. Avoid the drama this christmas by arming yourself with all the tools needed to fight the germs in a… Read More ...
We are sad to see our Bath and Body editor Nellie leave us as she embarks on a new nursing career, but as a result we have fantastic opportunity for someone who loves blogging, loves soap and of course loves seeking out the latest Gossip.
This position is a paid position and will require around … Read More ...
I found this pic over at Soap Deli News. It belongs to Creative Jewish Mum. I can’t really sew or crochet but if you can and have the time to spare before christmas, it shouldn’t take too long to do right? Pick your colours and get going wrap it around a bar of soap ( … Read More ...
Head on over to MudPie Studio if you are looking to try something a bit different with your soap dispenser. You can change the poem if you like it’s up to you. All you need is a bottle of el cheap hand wash and a few christmassy decorations. To see how she did this herself … Read More ...
Another pink pretty from How Do I make Soaps page. You don’t have to keep it pink either, play around with the colours a bit. I do like this though. To get started you will need the following.
Supplies Needed:
1. Snowflake Clamshell molds
2. 1 pound of clear melt and pour soap base
3. … Read More ...
Check out these christmas themed DIY soap wrappers. I found these thanks to Germany’s equivalent to Oprah Brigette De’s Blog, She is pretty clever. I found her posts most informative. Now that you have made your soap and would like to make it pretty you will need the following your soap bar and some wax … Read More ...
