Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
I came across this article @ The Merry Chocoholic
CHOCOLATE FACE MASK RECIPE – A guilt free way to nourish your skin – By Biljana
Not only is it diet friendly, this chocolate face mask recipe is an excellent moisturizer that leaves your skin soft and glowing. Known about since the times of the Mayas … Read More ...
You may or may not of seen a recent review/giveaway I did on Cosima Skincare. I have some exciting news ……… Cosima has been nominated in the 2011 Telstra Business Awards and there is a peoples vote for the first time this year, click here to show your support and make your vote count. For … 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 ...
Congratulations Christine B you are the lucky winner of a……………
A PURESTUF GIFT BOX
CONTAINING THE FOLLOWING
1 x Mermaid Cleanser
1 x Goddess Day cream
1 x Bliss Night Cream
1 x Glow Face Scrub
1 x Purestuff Skin Tea
RRP $ 230… Read More ...
Bath salts are versatile, are quick and easy to make and make wonderful gifts.
Soothing, Calming, Relaxing,Peaceful, rejuvenating, invigorating, cleansing, purifying, refreshing, energising, vitalising, restoring – the list goes on!!!
Just choose your essential oils and other natural ingredients to suit your mood – lay back and enjoy with some soothing candle and a glass … Read More ...
When making your own body lotions/face creams you have 2 options: you can either make your own or buy one. Below is a recipe for a basic cream/lotion base.
When making a cream from scratch there are two stages that must be considered – the oil phase and the water phase. They must be kept … Read More ...
Genmai or brown rice miso mixed with honey makes a rich and delicious body paste. Miso is full of skin smoothing amino acids. extend this to your face for a nourishing treat.
YOU WILL NEED
2 tablespoons of honey
1 tablespoon brown rice miso
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
1. Combine the ingredients to form … Read More ...
By combining food boasting alpha – hydroxy acids with a grain of some sort in an exfoliant, you get the best of both worlds. The acids in the lemon and milk dissolve impurities, while the grains gently lift them. This scrub is suitable for ALL skin types. Make fresh as needed.
YOU WILL NEED
1 … Read More ...
Here is a recipe to make your very own scrub using grains and seeds from your kitchen cupboard. You may substitute any of them as long as they can be ground down very finely. Ground citrus zest, herbs and flowers to suit your skin type also make fantastic additions to this base. For highly sensitive … Read More ...
Sun dried argiletz clays mined at specific depths in areas free from contamination( in France ) have a high mineral content, giving them them active properties on the skin such as cleansing, detoxifying, drawing, exfoliating, healing, soothing and toning. The use of clay in preparations to heal the skin is know as pelotherapy. Used in … Read More ...
Fennel seeds & fennel essential oil contain plant oestrogen s& phytohormones that firm and rejuvenate the skin by stimulating the dermal cell metabolism ( sounds good right ) This lovely balancing, rejuvenating fragrant toner is especially beneficial for sluggish, untoned, lined skin whether it be oily or dry. Perfect for us oldies 🙂 Best to … 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 ...
Oats are remarkably cleansing. With healing, anti – inflammatory , softening & moisturizing properties, they are also high in silica & making them great for skin, nails & hair. For years professionals have heralded oats as the cleansing grain therefore recommending using oats for irritated, sensitive skin. Keep a jar of fine oatmeal near your … Read More ...
Packing your child a healthy lunch he or she will likely eat feels more challenging than ever before! The key is to communicate with your child about their dietary likes and dislikes. Sending them off to school with a balance of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, and with enough healthy “treats,” will ensure lunchbox success
Sharon … Read More ...
WHO IS SOAPWALLA?
Proud member of VeganEtsy, EtsyVeg, and CreateAbility Teams. Soapwalla was born one evening in the NYC kitchen apartment of now Brooklyn based Creator, Founder & Soapwalla Chef Rachel Winard. Soapwalla’s organic soaps and body products are specifically designed to cleanse with natural ingredients without stripping the oils that … Read More ...
