Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Now that the kids are back at school will you be like me and checking your childs hair for lice on a regular basis .
Fortunately the days of just shaving ones head and dipping it in kerosene are long gone.
Try this concentrated aromatherapy blend to eliminate headlice.
Combine in a glass bottle the … Read More ...
SAVING THE WORLD ONE WASHLOAD AT A TIME
A washing detergent that grows on trees…literally – soapnuts are an environmentally friendly sustainably produced (naturally sundried), bio-degradable and compostable way of cleaning your laundry.
To find out more about soap nuts click here
And here for recipes and how to use soapnuts.
A long time ago a deep tan used to be a sign of wealth and good health as only the rich could afford to lie around in the sun all day. Skip forward to modern day where we fortunately realise it is not so. I have previously mentioned recipes for “faking the tan “ Today … Read More ...
It’s the end of the day your getting ready to go to bed. You open the cupboard and realise your fresh out of eye makeup remover never fear here are some recipes for homemade eye makeup remover found on “Tipnut” Health & Beauty Blog as well as a list of various household items that can … Read More ...
The weight of an eye pillow will help reduce inflammation and puffiness of the eyelids add some dried lavender flowers to make it fragrant and calming. Some of you might like to try an eye mask . A Cucumber Milk Mask is a gentle, soothing and slightly toning treat for the eye with ingredients most … Read More ...
Loathe dry skin? Want a cheap and easy way to get your skin super soft? Try Olive Oil it is full of anti-oxidants, cheap as chips and makes a natural nourishing and strengthening skin treatment. Slather a thoroughly cleansed body with olive oil, then pop on some old cotton clothes for an hour ( lay … Read More ...
Looking for a romantic yet interesting Valentines Day Gift? Why not make your own. Click here for a simple recipe for Edible Honey Dust Powder.
Yum Yum! Move over, Karma Sutra! Dim the lights and whip out those feather dusters… Who would of though “dusting” could be so much fun!!!!!!!… Read More ...
I couldn’t resist sharing the recipe for chocolate body paint when I read a post by Seduction Meals “A luscious, chocolaty concoction that will bring out your inner Picasso – what you choose to paint is entirely up to you…” No matter what your plans are for this upcoming Valentine’s Day you can always make … Read More ...
Want kissable lips this Valentines Day, I found these easy to follow recipes for homemade lip balm using petroleum jelly or vaseline @ allfreecrafts.com Moisturising and soothing these lip balms will soften the lips whilst helping to prevent chapping, just in time for Feb 14th.
click here for a full list of ingredients and … Read More ...
Valentines Day is just around the corner. Want to try something different that he/she will love that includes words of love. Once dissolved, these bath fizzies reveal secret messages for your valentine. I found these romantic bath fizzies at MarthaStewart.com
click here for full list of ingredients and instructions on how to make these.
To make your own homemade self-tanner/sunless tanner for face and body.
Simply mix ¼ cup of cocoa powder with 100ml of a natural white lotion (or lotion with an SPF for added protection), and spread it evenly over your body. When you apply this lotion it does feel rather sticky at first. The result … Read More ...
It’s that time of year again where you resolve to take better care of yourself. Why not start the new year with a detoxifying bath soak using “Sendha Namak” an Indian Rock Salt click here to learn about the benefits of using rock salt in your every day beauty regime. Rock salt be used as … Read More ...
Soap Queen shares a wonderful tutorial perfect for the holidays…learn how to create a Pepperminty Bark Soap here.
*Note: This is my last post as Bath & Body editor for Craft Gossip. Thank you to all of you who have read my blog posts! I have enjoyed my time at Craft Gossip; however, now … Read More ...
Denise’s Yada Yada blog recently featured a soap making recipe for Fortune Cookie Soaps. For an extra dose of cleverness, print your own fortunes to include inside the soaps! These make wonderful gifts, as well as treats for yourself.… Read More ...
