Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Soap Queen posted several recipes for homemade hand sanitizer as shared on the Martha Stewart Sirius Radio Show. These recipes allow you to make sanitizer in your own home without most of the chemicals that are found in most store-bough sanitizers.
Updated to add: With the impending shortage of Hand Sanitizers, disinfectant cleaners
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Gwen Neucall of Beyond the Picket Fence shares a video detailing the entire process of how she makes her signature Working Woman soap start to finish. Check out the video posted on The Storque.… Read More ...
I came across a fun way to repurpose Wii packaging on Craftster – reuse it as a chocolate or soap mold! See more on Flickr.… Read More ...
The Ponte Vedra Soap Shoppe posted instructions for creating Felted Soap. If you are unfamiliar with what exactly felted soap is, as I was, it’s a soap and washcloth all in one, according to The Ponte Vedra Soap Shoppe. As you lather the soap, the wool remains tight around the bar making it last … Read More ...
Many of you may already be thinking about all those handmade holiday gifts you plan to make. If you need a few more ideas and/or instructions, check out the blog 101 Handmade Gift Ideas. Below are links to the bath & body related posts I found.
Make Your Own:
Bath Mit, Lotion Bar… Read More ...
Sweet Harvest Farms features soaps that soothe, nurture and hydrate skin. The Luxurious Goats Milk Lavender Bud Soap is made using organic lavender buds that exfoliate while you bathe. Tiffany’s Homemade Luxurious Goats Milk Soap consists of exfoliating organic poppy seeds and is lightly scented. And why not pamper the pooch in your family? Pups … Read More ...
Go Planet Earth posted a video tutorial showing how to create Melt & Pour Candy Cane Swirl Loaf Soap. The tutorial utilizes the Square Loaf Mold, one of their top sellers. View other tutorials here.… Read More ...
I love the Showtime show Dexter and was excited to see these inventive bloodslide soaps in homage to the show’s main character. The bloodslide soaps are made by Bloodbath. For those who are not fans of Dexter, Bloodbath also has lots of fun, Halloween/horror themed soaps available too.… Read More ...
Perfume Kits as some really cute free downloadable soap labels and soap cigar band labels available on their site, including this cute one for Halloween!
Find them all here.… 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 ...
SoapyLove has a great tutorial on their blog for a gothic pumpkin soap, a classy and more modern take than the usual Halloween designs.
Find all the instructions here.… Read More ...
Hate using harsh, toxic chemicals in your home? Try this antibacterial bathroom cleaner for a simple and non-toxic solution to cleaning your bathroom or kitchen.
Antibacterial Bathroom Cleaner, from Make Your Own Cosmetics
submitted by kristerae
A natural antibacterial cleanser that helps you clean your home without hurting the planet. The aroma of the … Read More ...
If you make cold process soap, now is the time to get started on your Halloween and fall themed soaps! David Fisher of About.com has shared a recipe for a pumpkin pie soap using real pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice! Delicious!
Find the instructions here.… 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 ...