Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
I came across these inexpensive handmade halloween hand soap dispensers via Oopsey Daisy
These are super cool easy to make and very clever if you ask me. Do not worry about the orange dye not washing off you hands, as long as it is mixed through the soap evenly there should be no trouble. Why … Read More ...
Another great soap recipe shared with me by Christine from Lather & Lotions . Spiced pumpkin fragrance oil
mmmm I have never smelt it before looks like it would smell yummy. I can imagine how creamy and soft the lather would be using this soap. I wonder if adding some Pumpkin Seed Oil to boost … Read More ...
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Not only do these mummies fit perfectly into little hands but with halloween just around the corner you know what that means……..that’s right sticky, sugar coated fingers! Never fear the kids will want to wash up often with these super cute “Marching Mummies”
Thanks to Christine @ How Do I Make Soap for sharing her … Read More ...
Easy to make and no cooking required. This recipe is a great rainy day activity for the kids.
You Will Need…………
250 grams soap base ( powder or flakes )
100ml purified or floral water ( no more, no less)
Emollients up to 20ml
Exfoliants up to 20 grams
Dried herbs & petals
Colourants up … Read More ...
Soap!!!! I have not really posted about soap of late, so today I am sharing with you a link to Crafty Gemini’s YOUTUBE video tutorial on how to make soap from scratch using the cold process method. This video is perfect for beginners. Click here to see it for yourself. Upon closer inspection of Crafty … Read More ...
If you’ve ever had a run-in with poison ivy, oak, or sumac, you know that itch is no joke. It’s the kind of relentless irritation that makes you want to scrub your skin raw—except that’s the worst thing you can do. What you need is a gentle, calming cleanser that helps draw out the irritant … Read More ...
There is something mildly horrifying about looking down at a favourite ring or necklace and realising it has gone from “sparkly and loved” to “did I dig this out of the back of a drawer from 1998?” Jewellery has a funny way of collecting everything — lotion, soap residue, perfume, hairspray, body oils, dust, and … Read More ...
There are some household smells you can politely ignore… and then there are carpet smells. Anyone who has ever dealt with pets, kids, damp winter rooms, or the dreaded “someone was sick on the carpet” situation knows exactly what I mean. You clean the spot, you open the windows, you convince yourself it’s gone — … Read More ...
Heres a simple recipe for making your own hand sanitizer, easy to make and at least you will know what is in it 🙂
YOU WILL NEED
1 cup Aloe Vera Gel
(or you can make your own)
3/4 cup of rubbing alcohol
2 teaspoons vegetable glycerin
8-10 drops tea tree or lavender essential oil … Read More ...
Alot of people ask me where they can buy certain ingredients when they want to make a recipe I have posted. Introducing Pine Meadows Utah based wholesale supplier of candle and soap making supplies, fragrance oils, essential oils, lip balm flavours, clays salts and botanicals. Be sure to check out there free recipe section and … Read More ...
Follow this easy soap tutorial shared with me by Melissa via Rachelle from Tinkerlab for mum this Mothers Day or any occasion really. The hand painted ( by a child ) paper is also a lovely idea. I find this idea to be very cute. You will need the following
FOR THE PAPER
* liquid … Read More ...
Thanks to Stephanie Blogger @ Henry Happened I am sharing a great ( and easy ) soap tutorial using the herbs growing in your garden. Great gift idea for kids to give to there mothers this upcoming Mothers Day. I know myself I personally love getting things my boys make me over store bought gifts.… Read More ...
One warning before you start: you need to know the basics of soapmaking before you try this. There are many, many books and websites out there that can get you started. But in the meantime click here for a basic rundown of HOT PROCESS soapmaking
Ingredients
8 ounces of shortening
6 ounces of … Read More ...
Soapwort is probably one of the gentlest ways to cleanse very sensitive skin. Containing natural saponins, soapwort creates an impressive lather. Use the following recipe to soothe sensitive skin with eczema.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup red clover or calendula infusion click here to see how to make your own infusion
1 tablespoon chopped and bruised saponin … Read More ...
