Jennifer Thorimbert posted an article on Suite101.com explaining some aspects of Vegan Makeup. Interestingly, the article points out that some cosmetics include animal products, such as lanolin or honey, and some makeup that doesn’t include any animal products may have been tested on animals. Read on to learn about ingredients in vegan cosmetics, vegan … Read More ...
Cupcake Bath Bombs
Little Birdie Secrets posted a tutorial for the most adorable cupcake bath bombs. According to the feature, bath bombs are made up of a few simple ingredients, along with essential oil for aromatherapy and almond oil to soften the skin. Get the recipe here.
Check out the t-shirt design here. Bath Bomb T-shirt.
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Terrific Tuesdays’ Body Scrub Recipe
Body scrubs are especially necessary in the winter months to cure dry skin. Terrific Tuesdays posted an easy-to-follow body scrub recipe. You can also download a cute tag that includes instructions for the recipient!… Read More ...
Faerie Made Open Studio Sale
Faerie Made is having an open studio sale Sunday, December 13. The event will be held from 1-6pm at 57 Oakwood Street in Asheville, NC. This is a great opportunity to pick up some handmade soaps, body care & botanical perfumes for last-minute holiday gifts!… Read More ...
Angry Chicken’s Lip Balm
Angry Chicken shares a simple recipe for lip balm. She got all her supplies from Mountain Rose Herbs.
“This batch is a teaspoon of cocoa butter, a teaspoon of shea butter, a teaspoon of almond oil, a little vitamin E oil and about 15 drops of sweet orange essential oil. I … Read More ...
Holiday Makeup Ideas
The holiday season is a great time to step outside your box & experiment with wilder makeup than you would wear on a typical day. Temptalia, a beauty blog run by Christine Mielke, features some holiday makeup ideas.… Read More ...
NVEY Organic Makeup Giveaway
Twirlit is giving away two sets of NVEY Organic Makeup. Giveaway ends Wednesday, December 9, 2009. Enter here.… Read More ...
Green Bath & Body Gifts
Renowned eco-makeup artist and natural beauty expert Christy Coleman shares top picks for Green Bath and Body Gifts. The list includes a body scrub, bath oil, massage oil, and organic & eco-savvy soaps.… Read More ...
Bath Butter Scrub Recipe
Denise of Go Planet Earth shares a Bath Butter Scrub Recipe on her blog. You can purchase a kit to create the scrub here.… Read More ...
Soap Queen Christmas Projects
Soap Queen posted a collection of links to past Christmas projects. I especially like Christmas Tags – Don’t Throw ‘Em Away! and Champagne Bubble Bath.
Southern Beauty Magazine
Rhoda of Southern Hospitality posted about her friend Shannon’s online women’s magazine, Southern Beauty Magazine. The site has lots of great makeup and fashion tips and Shannon shares the top color trends for fall on Rhoda’s blog. You can also enter to win a Sephora Collector’s Edition Blockbuster valued at over $400! … Read More ...
Holiday Stress Relief Kit
Couldn’t we all use a holiday stress relief kit? Created by Quickits, the kit includes a vanilla scented travel candle, milk chocolate Hershey hugs and kisses, an anti-stress tea bag, body lotion and pain reliever. I feel a little more relaxed already!… Read More ...
DIY Glycerin Soap
The Daily Green, a great source for news and information about going green, posted directions for creating a DIY Glycerin Soap. The instructions are from Stephanie O’Dea’s book From Make It Fast, Cook It Slow: The Big Book of Everyday Slow Cooking. The site also has a wonderful gift guide with 100+ … Read More ...
Annie’s Goat Hill Sale
To help with holiday savings and shopping, Annie’s Goat Hill is running a holiday sale. Every item in Annie’s online store will be discounted 20% through December 19.… Read More ...
Clean Lines Soap
I’m a sucker for pretty packaging. Apparently I’m not alone because the site Lovely Package is dedicated to showcasing products with nice packaging. The site recently shared Clean Lines Soap, a new collection of soaps from Pop Ink, featuring terrific packaging designed by Laurie DeMartino Design.… Read More ...