Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
MarthaStewart.com is a great source for lots of bath & body projects that are perfect for Mother’s Day gifts or year-round. Here’s links to several projects that look terrific.
1. Homemade Grass Soap
2. Soap Cubes
3. Japanese-Motif Soaps
4. Tub Teas
5. Moisturizing Body Oils and Bath Salts
6. Bath Treats… Read More ...
The HodgePodgery, an artisan shop located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, recently announced that a soap making demo will be held on May 21st from 6-9pm. Join Jana MacGinnes and Barbara Kline from Soap Du Jour as they take you through the process of soap making. Learn how to pamper yourself using luxurious homemade soap with … Read More ...
The Natural Beauty Workshop shares a recipe for Creamy Walnut Lip Butter on their blog. Made with intensely moisturizing Pistachio and Macadamia Nut Butters, this nutty scented lip balm is said to have a rich, creamy flavor that will keep you coming back for more.… Read More ...
Janae Chang founded Pink Dandy in 2004. All products are made with rich, natural ingredients that are vegan-friendly, cruelty free, and contain no phthalates. Janae says, “It is extremely important that you take good care of your skin. Your skin is the biggest organ in your body and should be treated as one of the … Read More ...
I bite my fingernails and have for as long as I can remember. As a child, my mom tried everything to break me of this “nasty habit” – her words still to this day! Tabasco sauce, gauze taped around my nails…none of it worked. I have been able to grow nice, long nails when I … Read More ...
Janice Cox’s new book, Ecobeauty: Scrubs, Rubs, Masks, Rinses, and Bath Bombs for You and Your Friends
. The book features 100 easy and economical projects, featuring au courant ingredients–hemp oil, green tea, soy milk, powdered kelp, goat’s milk, and more–that are increasingly easy to find. Making beauty products at home is a great way … Read More ...
In honor of Mother’s Day (May 9), Dagmar Breeden of Dagmar’s Goat Milk Bath & Body Products is offering a 20% discount on your next online order. To receive the discount, please email Dagmar at [email protected] before you place your order online. Act now as this offer is available until May 3rd, so don’t miss … Read More ...
If you’re looking to give your mom a nice, relaxing gift, why not try your hand at creating her a bath tea? Soap Queen shares the recipe & instructions on her blog.… Read More ...
Roxana shares instructions for creating your own lip balm on Lillyella’s blog. The only raw materials required are two teaspoons cosmetic grade, grated beeswax and seven teaspoons almond, olive or jojoba oil. There’s also an additional ingredient list in case you want to create a large batch.… Read More ...
Author sunstreeks shares a simple recipe for washing your hair with baking soda. According to the author, the mixture of baking soda & warm water will strip your hair of product build up & leave you with super clean hair. I also came across some helpful tips on How To Grow Long, Luscious Hair… Read More ...
Dry winter weather always does a number on skin. If you’re looking to jump start & rejuvenate your skin for spring & summer, check out these 7 Steps to Radiant Skin. Author Om Paramapoonya lists 7 ways to detox your skin so you will have clear, radiant skin. … Read More ...
Sew Much Ado, a popular crafting and DIY blog, has recently posted a tutorial for creating your own laundry detergent, and it’s incredibly easy to follow.
Most store-bought laundry detergents are filled with harsh chemicals and fragrances that can irritate sensitive skin or even damage your clothes over time. By making your own laundry detergent, … Read More ...
My hubby LOVES Star Wars. I can only imagine how tickled he would be to find a Han Solo carbonite soap in the shower. The soap is available for purchase at Luxury Lane Soap.… Read More ...
Carol Belanger has written a variety of articles regarding skin care therapy. Her articles include information regarding the benefits of Epsom Salt, facials, toner & much more. Her website also has a number of skin care recipes listed. AND…check out her blog for more helpful information.… Read More ...
Soapopotamus is a great source for some hilarious & fun soaps. The Roasted Chicken actually has a rotisserie chicken scent! I can only imagine what guests will think when spotting a piece of toast covered in jam while they are showering at your home!? I also like the colorful sugar wafer cookies. Pictured here … Read More ...