Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
I am giving away a brand new copy of Dorm Decor: Remake Your Space with More than 325 Projects by Theresa Gonzalez and Nicole Smith!
To enter, simply leave a comment on this post only letting me know what your favorite bath & body product is to make. Comments must be posted by 9 pm … Read More ...
This pumpkin pie soap recipe from Mom’s Budget is a great way to start celebrating the start of autumn. Make now and use Halloween molds, or use Thanksgiving soap molds later in the year!
4 Oz glycerin soap (clear & unscented)
1/4 tsp pumpkin fragrance oil
5 drops clove essential oil
1/4 tsp ground cloves… Read More ...
Ylang ylang oil is one of my favorite essential oils. It has a lovely scent and is fantastic in perfumes, and can help ease anxiety, depression, and stress.
The Essential Wholesale blog has a helpful post on ylang ylang oil and its different grades.… Read More ...
Try making this autumn facial mask recipe from eHow, made with fall fruits, that will help moisturize your skin and slough off dead skin cells. Find all the instructions here.… Read More ...
SoapyLove has a great tutorial on their blog for a gothic pumpkin soap, a classy and more modern take than the usual Halloween designs.
Find all the instructions here.… Read More ...
SpiritCrafts has some very cute Halloween soap molds, available now in a range of prices and styles. Choose from brains, owls, pirates, pumpkins, bats, caskets, spiders and even more! Some of the molds can also be used to make candles.
Find the full selection here.… Read More ...
Majestic Mountain Sage’s blog has a fun post on making magic color bath fizzies, a white powder that turns color when it hits the water! Try making them different colors for different holidays for some added fun.
Find all the info here.… Read More ...
Got little ones? Make these adorable matching kids jungle bath towels and tissue cover from Cathie Filian! Find all the instructions here.… Read More ...
Hate using harsh, toxic chemicals in your home? Try this antibacterial bathroom cleaner for a simple and non-toxic solution to cleaning your bathroom or kitchen.
Antibacterial Bathroom Cleaner, from Make Your Own Cosmetics
submitted by kristerae
A natural antibacterial cleanser that helps you clean your home without hurting the planet. The aroma of the … Read More ...
I love natural body products that you can make with simple ingredients from your own kitchen. Try this yogurt and honey mask from Good Clean Luv for a nice moisturizing mask!
Yogurt and Honey Mask
This homemade mask recipe has the skin softening properties of a milk mask, plus the moisturizing benefits of honey and … Read More ...
Mountain Rose Herbs has shared a video tutorial on how to make your own herbal tinctures. Learn how to make your own tinctures, as well as customize them to fit your needs!… Read More ...
5 Orange Potatoes has another lovely tutorial to share on making your own rosewater. This method takes a bit longer than other methods, but is very simple and doesn’t involve any cooking. Rosewater
is fantastic and has many uses, including adding to your bath water for a relaxing scent, as a gentle facial toner, a … Read More ...
This week’s inspiration are these lovely bath salts…
1. Bubbling Bath Salts – Cucumber, Raspberry, and Lavender, 2. Relaxation Bath Salts, 3. Moisturizing Bath Salts, 4. Botanical Bath Salts, 5. Sea Maid Bath Salts, 6. fizzlav3FIZZTASTIC, lavender bath fizzy salts, 7. Bath Salts Castaway Green Tea, 8. Lavender … Read More ...
If you’d like an alternative to waxing or shaving, give sugar gel hair remover a try. Sugaring is a great option for those with sensitive skin, or who just want less pain than with waxing. As a bonus, it’s also very cheap and easy to make at home. Naomi Torres of About.com shares her recipe … Read More ...
Honeysuckle Peach Lotion from Majestic Mountain Sage
Ingredients
28 grams Stearic Acid
44 grams Emulsifying Wax
18 grams Liquid Glycerin
46 grams Golden Jojoba Oil
49 grams Macadamia Nut Oil
40 grams Avocado Oil
30 grams Grapeseed Oil
20 grams White Cocoa Butter
1648 grams distilled water
18 grams Germaben II
6 grams Peach Fragrance … Read More ...