I came across a recipe to make a beautiful cold process camellia oil soap on Soap Making Essentials. Find all the ingredients and instructions here.… Read More ...
Sore muscle bath soak recipe
Sore Muscle Bath Soak
From Aura Cacia
Ingredients
6 drops lavender essential oil
4 drops eucalyptus essential oil
2 drops peppermint essential oil
2 drops wintergreen essential oil
2 drops clove essential oil
30 drops precious essential oil- Roman or German chamomile, frankincense, sandalwood, rose
2 ounces carrier (jojoba, almond, avocado, etc.)
Directions
Add to … Read More ...
Mineral salts for men tutorial
Jennifer Perkins and Sabrina Collins shared a tutorial on making a spa gift for men – mineral bath salts in a shot glass. This is a great personalized gift for Father’s Day, coming soon! Find all the instructions, via Craft Lab, here. … Read More ...
Strawberry foot exfoliating scrub recipe
Strawberry Foot Exfoliating Scrub
Ingredients:
4 strawberries
3 tbsp dark brown sugar
2 tbsp olive oil
Directions:
Mash or puree strawberries. Add olive oil and sugar. Massage into feet to smooth. Strawberries are high in alpha hydroxy acids and great for exfoliating!
Also great on hands, or any other body part … Read More ...
Patterned trim bath towels tutorial
Martha Stewart has shared instructions for making a pretty decorative trim towel for the bath. These towels are a fun and easy way to bring more color to your bath, and to personalize a guest bath.… Read More ...
Big Bath & Body Works sale!
Bath & Body works is having their semi-annual sale. Find deals like buy 3, get 3 free on the website and in store! The deals only last for 3 days, so check it out soon!… Read More ...
New Villainess goods
Villainess has just released even more luscious products, to my delight. My favorite is the Dad Pack, just in time for Father’s Day. The Dad Pack is stocked with manly scented soaps and unscented Whipped! body cream. Also looking good are Sidewalk, with promises of the smell of hot concrete drenched in sunshowers, … Read More ...
Conditioning hair mask recipe
If you have dry hair and it needs a bit of a pick-me-up, try this hair mask recipe from Beyond Jane.
Best Hair Mask Recipe
by Ange Perdu, Sep 11, 2007
If you really want soft healthy hair try this homemade all-natural Hair conditioning mask recipe. Your hair will thank you for it. It’s … Read More ...
Easy summer foot scrub recipe
Get ready for sandal season with this super easy foot scrub from Good Clean Luv.
Summer Ready Foot Scrub
Ingredients:
2 Tblsp olive oil
2 Tblsp kosher salt
Directions:
Mix the salt and oil together – this recipe makes enough for two feet, increase the recipe if you’re hosting a spa party!
Wash feet gently … Read More ...
Lining a wooden mold for easy release
Denise of Go Planet Earth has posted a very handy tutorial on how to line a wooden mold for easier release of the soap when set. This tutorial also works great with melt and pour soap. Check out the tutorial and video here.… Read More ...
Handprint soap dish tutorial
This super cute handprint soap dish makes a great gift for Father’s Day. Dad is sure to appreciate his little one’s handprint in this personalized gift! Find all the details at Family Fun.… Read More ...
Dead Sea mud mask recipe
The San Francisco Bath Salts Company has posted a recipe for a luxurious Dead Sea mud mask on its website.
Dead Sea Mud Mask:
A 100% Natural Dead Sea Mud (also known as Black Mud) is a wonderful way to create your own spa experience at home. Obtained from ancient sedimentary clay, Dead Sea … Read More ...
Using preservatives in your products
Aromatics & More has an informative article on the pros and cons of using preservatives in your bath & body and beauty products. Also shared are some tips on natural preservatives that you can experiment with yourself.… Read More ...
Dorm Decor: Remake Your Space with More than 35 Projects book review
Dorm Decor: Remake Your Space with More than 35 Projects
by Theresa Gonzalez and Nicole Smith
Published by Chronicle Books
$19.95
I received a copy of the fabulous Dorm Decor from Chronicle Books recently and was instantly excited by the fantastic projects inside. Chronicle Books is well known for excellent designs and clear layouts … Read More ...
Vanilla caramel soap recipe
Susann Kaspersen has shared a delicious sounding vanilla caramel cold process soap recipe on Teach Soap. Find all the instructions here.… Read More ...