Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Celebrate autumn with this October Twilight essential oil blend from Southern Soapers!
Dilute these blends in 95% – 98% jojoba oil for a personal scent to carry with you, or use perfumer’s alcohol.
October Twilight
10 drops patchouli
5 drops cedarwood virginiana
5 drops neroli
5 drops rose geranium
5 drops clary sage… Read More ...
Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove has published her first book, SoapyLove: Squeaky-clean projects using melt and pour soap
, and it does not disappoint! SoapyLove is not only a great introductory book for the beginner melt and pour soap crafter, but will teach soapmaking veterans some new tricks as well.
The first portion of the book … Read More ...
This warm and cozy cinnamon rosemary soap from Majestic Mountain Sage is great for winter.
Cinnamon Rosemary Soap
Ingredients:
o 42 oz wt Olive Oil
o 39 oz wt Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
o 32 oz wt Coconut Oil
o 16 oz wt Lye (sodium hydroxide)
o 42 oz water
Instructions:
Add the scent (1/3 oz. … Read More ...
Try this After Shave Lotion from SoapMakerSupplies.com to help moisturize and soothe skin after shaving.
Ingredients:
½ cup witch hazel
¼ teaspoon propolis
½ cup mineral water
1 tablespoon liquid vegetable glycerin
1 tablespoon aloe vera concentrate
¼ teaspoon lime oil
Instructions:
Combine the witch hazel and propolis in a jar with a tightly fitting … Read More ...
Birch Bark Soap has shared recipes for a simple lip bath and a fizzing milk bath on her blog. The fizzing milk bath sounds especially fun!
Find all the instructions here.… Read More ...
Luscious Rose Cream from Make Your Own Cosmetics
submitted by HBN President Donna Maria
Luscious Rose Cream is made with some of my favorite ingredients including rose hydrosol and rose wax. You will not only love the way this feels on your skin but you”ll be happy to know that it is gentle enough to … Read More ...
A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Kelsey of Naya Organics at a workshop she was teaching on organic body products. While there, I also had the opportunity to sample some Naya products and I was impressed both by the products and Kelsey’s commitment to creating a simple and organic body … Read More ...
And the winner is… Melissa!
Thanks for entering, Melissa. I’ll contact you for your address.… Read More ...
This Stretch Mark Oil Recipe from Pure and Natural Soaps is great if you are pregnant and trying to prevent stretch marks, and also makes a great gift for any friends having a baby!
Ingredients:
1/4 cup coconut oil
2 tbls. cocoa butter
2 tsp. sweet almond oil
Directions:
Combine these ingredients over low heat … Read More ...
This mango sugar scrub, found on Make Your Own Cosmetics, sounds delectable!
Mango Sugar Scrub
by HBN Founder & President Donna Maria
This Mango Sugar Scrub combines fresh mango pulp and juice with mango fragrance and essential oil to exfoliate your skin. Remember that all fresh fruits have different amounts of juice — some are … Read More ...
Make these fun spooky soaps from HGTV.com as a party favor at your Halloween party! They are also a great sugarfree trick or treat giveaway.
Find the instructions here. Link no longer valid… Read More ...
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 ...