Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
The Essential U blog has written up a very informational post regarding the California Safe Cosmetic Act. The California Safe Cosmetics Program has released forms that must be filed electronically to comply with the California Safe Cosmetics Act.
Included in the post are guidelines as to which businesses are required to file reports and … Read More ...
Lately, I have been really into using Mosaic Maker, a Flickr app that allows you to make beautiful mosaics of your Flickr favorites. Today, I am loving these beautiful and inspiring soaps.
1. Crazy Fruity Handmade Soap, 2. handmade soap, 3. Lilac Rose Vegan Handmade Soap by DeShawn Marie, 4. handmade soap… Read More ...
Drugstore.com has two adorable shower caps available right now for no more than $5 each! The Little Devil and the Raspberry Beret shower caps are sure to bring some fun into your bathroom! Best of all, the Little Devil cap is only sale for only $3.75.
Finally! A soap ingredient scale designed to match your kitchen decor! These lovely Escali scales come in nine different colors, including black and chrome, to match any kitchen or office. They have an 11 lb. capacity as well and are great for the beginner or veteran soap maker. Find them on Southern Soapers for only … Read More ...
Office Yoga: Simple Stretches for Busy People
by Darrin Zeer
Office Yoga: Simple Stretches for Busy People is a collection of simple yoga stretches designed for those who are desk-bound the majority of the day. The stretches, as asanas as they are known in Sanskrit, will help not only physically, but will also help bring … Read More ...
I adore this Sweet Princess soap, and it’s not just because I am an only child! At a very sizable 8 ounces, this soap would look beautiful gracing your bathroom! Find it at Good To Be You for only $12.95. For a limited time, all U.S. orders over $40 receive free shipping with the code … Read More ...
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, 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 ...
From Nature With Love has a wonderful line of ready made body care kits that are perfect for those who are interested in learning to make bath and body products and don’t want to seek out individual ingredients. Each kit comes with everything you need and comes in such great kits as black raspberry salt … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
Stencil 101: Make Your Mark with 25 Reusable Stencils and Step-by-Step Instructions
Author: Ed Roth
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Chronicle Books has published another wonderful craft title with Stencil 101
. The author, Ed Roth, is a graphic designer based in Brooklyn, where he founded the graffiti art-inspired Stencil1 design company. Stencil 101 is a collection … Read More ...
Brambleberry has put together another wonder holiday-themed kit for Easter. The soap kit has everything you need to make Easter soaps for yourself or gifts! Included in the kit are soap base, 2 molds, colorants, fragrances and even gift tags and organza bags for packaging! Find it here.… Read More ...
I came across these cute Happy Passover soaps today from 4 Sisters Soaps. The soap ingredients have been approved as kosher. There’s still time to order before Passover begins on April 9th!
How adorable is the new Hello Kitty line from M.A.C. Cosmetics? Available now are eye shadows, fun and funky glitter eye liners, lipsticks, the perennial favorite lip glass, nail liacquer and more! There’s Hello Kitty Mild and a Hello Kitty Wild ranges, plus accessories. Find it all here. 
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