How fantastic are these pinwheel soaps? Bright, colorful, and cheery, they are fantastic favors to pass out at your 4th of July party next weekend!
Anne-Marie Faiola has posted a video tutorial on how to make these beauties here.… Read More ...
Stars and stripes soap tutorial
Make this fun stars and stripes soap from Make It Soap! This is a great project to do with kids for a 4th of July project.… Read More ...
Properties of coffee essential oil
Coffee Absolute essential oil profiles
From Aroma Web
Coffee Absolute
Botanical Name: Coffea arabica
Common Method of Extraction: Solvent or CO2 Extraction
Color: Dark Brown
Consistency: Medium to Thick
Perfumery Note: Base
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong
Aromatic Description: Strong, rich, aroma of fresh brewed coffee.
Possible Uses: Perfumery/fragrancing.
Minimal documentation available.… Read More ...
Eco-friendly hair dye
If you want a new hair color or need to cover up some grays, but don’t like the idea of using a lot of chemicals on your hair, Ideal Bite has a guide to eco-friendly hair dyes. After reading that coal tar, a common hair color ingredient, is a carcinogen I’ll be giving a … Read More ...
4th of July chunk soap tutorial
Peak Candle Supplies has a tutorial on cute red, white and blue chunk soaps for the Fourth of July! Find the details here.… Read More ...
Hawaiian sugar and salt scrub recipe
Ponte Vedra Soap Shoppe has a recipe for a scrumptious Hawaiian sugar and salt scrub! If you can’t go to Hawai’i, bring Hawai’i to you! Find the recipe here.… Read More ...
Properties of hazelnut oil
Hazelnut Oil Profile
From Aroma Web
Hazelnut Oil
Botanical Name: Corylus avellana
Aroma: Light. Nutty and Sweet.
Viscosity: Thin.
Absorption/Feel: Leaves a Slightly Oily Film on the Skin.
Color: Light Yellow.
Hazelnuts are sometimes mistakenly called Filberts. Although similar in appearance, Filberts are slightly longer in shape.
Hazelnut Oil penetrates well and is said to … Read More ...
Maoli Perfumes
Maoli Perfumes, a perfumery based out of Washington, was created when the Hughes family left tropical Hawaii for the rainy Pacific Northwest. Their two young children, Kai and Kalani, were homesick for the beaches and heat of the islands where they spent their first years and asked their mother if they could make “their … Read More ...
Massive Brambleberry sale!
Brambleberry is having a huge sale on some oops items in their inventory! Now is your chance to pick up fragrances and and essential oils at great prices. For all the details, visit here.… Read More ...
New soap and body product classes
Joan Morais, a certified aromatherapist and instructor, is teaching some great classes this year!
Here’s just a sampling:
NATURAL SKIN & BODY CARE PRODUCT MAKING COURSE
JULY 23, 24, 25, 2009 Last one for 2009!
Thurs, Fri, & Sat, 9:30am-4:30pm
Courtyard Marriott, Fairfield, CA
Learn how to make body lotion, anti-oxidant facial cream, anti-wrinkle eye … Read More ...
Hazardous essential oils guide
Aroma Web has a very helpful guide to hazardous essential oils. Some essential oils should not be used without oversight from a certified aromatherapist, if even that. If you are new to aromatherapy, check out the guide to familiarize yourself with toxic oils.… Read More ...
Japanese-motif soaps
Martha Stewart has a tutorial on making these beautiful Japanese print soaps, which are perfect for hostess gifts or when you need a quick present! Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Cranberry Melon Scrubbing Grains
Cranberry Melon Scrubbing Grains
From Majestic Mountain Sage
Ingredients:
374 grams raw sugar
19 grams aloe gel
109 grams Grapeseed Oil
20 grams Golden Jojoba Oil
Literally a couple of specs of Purple Raspberry Color
Between 2-3 grams of Cranberry seeds depending on your own personal preference
4-5 ml Bitter Orange Orchid Fragrance Oil
Instructions:… Read More ...
Mojito cold process soap recipe
Snowdrift Farm has shared a very interesting recipe for a mojito scented soap! As a bonus, instructions for a swirled version and a recipe for the drinkable kind of mojitos are also listed.… Read More ...
DIY aftershave recipe
Make your own aftershave!
From Make-Stuff
This recipe would make a nice gift for Father’s Day, coming soon on the 21st!
* 2 cups rubbing alcohol
* 1 tbsp glycerin
* 1 tbsp dried lavender
* 1 tsp dried rosemary
* 1 tsp ground cloves
Stir ingredients together in a bowl. Transfer to a jar, … Read More ...