Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
This lip balm from Ponte Vedra Soap Shoppe is easy to make and very moisturizing. As a bonus, it is non-greasy too!
NEW LAYER™ LIP BALM
1½ oz beeswax pearls
1 oz cocoa butter
1½ oz shea butter
2 ozs. sweet almond oil
1-2 teaspoons flavor oil
1 teaspoon vitamin E liquid (optional, as a … Read More ...
The Natural Beauty Workshop has shared a recipe on making a refreshing melon cooler salt scrub. With menthol crystals and aloe vera oil, this salt scrub is sure to help you cool down during these hot summer days! Find all the details here.… Read More ...
I had been curious about bareMinerals for some time, but had been debating for awhile on whether to believe the infomercials on how great it works. I have pretty sensitive skin and break out with most foundations, so I have been looking for a formula specifically for 
sensitive skin that would also provide good coverage. … Read More ...
I love having potpourri around the house as a way to add warn, fresh scents. Try this citrus potpourri from Good Clean Luv, perfect for summer!
Ingredients:
1 cup orange peel
1 cup lemon peel
1 cup whole cloves
1 cup assorted peppercorns
2 cups rosehips, whole
1 cup cinnamon chip shreds… Read More ...
Try this summery sounding cold process soap recipe from Pine Meadows!
Cran-Raspberry Soap
Ingredients:
2 oz wt Sweet Almond Oil
4 oz wt Apricot Kernel Oil
4 oz wt Coconut Oil
3 oz wt Palm Oil
3 oz wt Palm Kernel Oil
2.33 oz wt Sodium Hydroxide
6 oz Distilled water
Optional: use between … Read More ...
Watermelon seed oil properties
from Aroma Web
Botanical Name: Citrullus vulgaris
Aroma: Faint. Slightly Nutty.
Viscosity: Light.
Absorption/Feel: Penetrates Well.
Color: Yellow.
Shelf Life: Indefinite/Highly Stable
Notes: Watermelon Seed Oil (WSO) is a very nourishing yet light oil with good absorption. It is a good choice for use with oily skin but can be effective … Read More ...
Spring Fresh Room Spray
from Aura Cacia
Aromatherapists value lemongrass for its ability to both calm and revitalize, to relieve tension, invigorate, and inspire. The tall tropical grass fills this tall order beautifully.
Ingredients
4 drops lemongrass
8 drops fir needle essentail oil
2 drops lemon essential oil
2 drops citronella essential oil
2 ounces … Read More ...
If you’re new to soapmaking, learning all of the common terms can be a bit confusing. Luckily, Soap Making Essentials has put together a great glossary of common – and uncommon – soapmaking terms to help you! Check it out here.… Read More ...
Yum! Another scrumptious tutorial from the Natural Beauty Workshop! This neopolitan ice cream scrub looks good enough to eat. Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Today, I’m finding these gorgeous bath bombs found on Flickr beautiful and inspiring!
1. Bath Bombs, 2. Bath Bomb, 3. Coconut Cocoa butter bath bomb, 4. SV. Soaps Coco Mango Bath Bomb, 5. I Love you Bath BOmbs, 6. Fizzy Bath Bombs, 7. Luxury Rose Bath Bomb, 8. … Read More ...
5 Orange Potatoes has a beautiful tutorial on making your own calendula oil. Calendula oil is great for the skin, helping speed up healing minor cuts and other skin conditions, as well as for dry skin. Calendula petals and stems are also edible!
Find all the instructions here.
Soap Artisan Friends of Etsy is hosting a contest and giveaway! The challenge is to describe yourself with soap colors, layers, scents, etc. Visit here and leave a comment voting for your favorite entry and you just may win a bar of the winning soap!… Read More ...
Find a tutorial on making these beautiful sand candles on that artist woman’s blog. The candles are very easy to make and are also a great kid’s craft, or just a pretty way to bring summer into your home!
Found via The Craft Crow.… Read More ...
Saponifier Magazine is hosting their 3rd annual reader survey find your favorite bath & body product supplier! The companies included in the survey consist of last year’s winners, but there are also write in sections if you’d like to nominate a supplier not listed.
Find the survey here and don’t delay – voting ends August … Read More ...
I can always find the greatest tutorials on Instructables.com, and I just found this great, kid-friendly spa/sleep mask. The mask is simple enough that any tween should not have too much difficulty with the sewing. Best of all, the mask features a pocket to slip an ice pack into for puffy eyes! Find all … Read More ...