According to the “Design It Yourself” Skincare blog, clay is a naturally occurring material composed primarily of fine-grained minerals that are typically formed over long periods of time by the gradual weathering of rocks. Follow up your reading of this interesting info with a recipe for a Oat & Clay Body Wash that is excellent … Read More ...
DIY: Lavender Sachets
Save On Crafts is a great source for wedding and party favor supplies. Not only can you buy supplies through this site, but you will also find how-tos for various craft projects, such as lavender sachets.… Read More ...
DIY: Snow-Globe Soaps
It’s never too early to start thinking about holiday projects and Alphamom shares a fun project on her site. Learn how to make adorable Snow-Globe Soaps here.… Read More ...
DIY: Sea Clay Facial Masque
Allison B. Kontur of BathBodySupply.com shares a recipe for a Sea Clay Facial Masque on her blog.… Read More ...
How to Get Shinier, Healthier Hair
Do you ever wish your dull hair was a bit shinier; therefore making it look healthier? If so, check out this recipe by Kristen Fraser Cotte of The Grapeseed Company that was posted on the Essential U blog that will help add shine, brighten and clarify your mane.
Brighten and shine blond locks by applying … Read More ...
DIY: Sage Hair Rinse
UK Handmade recently wrote about Sage, a very versatile herb. The article contains a cooking recipe, a tea recipe, and a hair rinse recipe (see below) – all made using sage.
Sage Hair Rinse
Sage is traditionally used to keep dark hair healthy and shiny. To make:
Put 10 sage leaves in a bowl and … Read More ...
DIY: Soothing Fall Facial
The following is an excerpt from Golden Path Alchemy’s September newsletter.
As summer comes to a close we really need to nourish our skin. Months of sunscreen, outdoor activities, humidity and sunburns often leave our skin feeling sensitive and inflamed. As fall approaches and the air gets more crisp we need to rev up … Read More ...
DIY: Voldemort Make-up
Halloween will be here before you know it & that means it will be a mad scrabble to come up with a cool costume! If you’re a Harry Potter fan, you should check out this very cool video from Backyard FX showing how to create Voldemort’s face for less than $50!… Read More ...
DIY: Bed Bug Spray
Apparently there is a bed bug epidemic sweeping the United States (that’s what my Mother-In-Law told me, anyway). If you travel often & are worried about bed bugs, check out this recipe for a diy bed bug spray from BathBodySupply.com.… Read More ...
DIY: Homemade Lemongrass mosquito Insect Repellent
I don’t know about you, but insects LOVE me. Mosquitos in particular. Not fun! If you have the same problem, but aren’t particularly fond of chemical bug sprays, check out this recipe for a Homemade Lemongrass Insect Repellent from The Joy of Soap.
With the arrival of the Japanese Encephalitis Mosquito, it has become important … Read More ...
Shaped Rubber Bands + Soapmaking
Lately everywhere I go I see Shaped Rubber Bands in various forms…Disney, Philadelphia Phillies, animals, and more. Apparently it’s the hottest back to school trend, which I’m sure teachers just love! Soap Queen posted an idea on her blog that might be a bit more productive. See how to incorporate these funky shaped bands into … Read More ...
DIY: Chamomile & Orange Body Cream
Here’s another great recipe I came across while going through past issues of UK Handmade. Originally featured in the Autumn 2009 issue. 
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DIY: Sea Salt and Seaweed Scrub
I recently discovered UK Handmade, a design led online magazine committed to showcasing and promoting the best creative talent the UK has to offer. The current Autumn issue is full of great crafts, recipes & more. I was also perusing the previous Summer issue & came across this recipe for a Sea Salt and … Read More ...
Romance in Paris
If you’re anything like me, a trip to Paris isn’t exactly in your near future. But, with the help of this adorable Romance in Paris soap from The Sugartooth Dragon you can momentarily feel swept away to a romantic place.… Read More ...
DIY: Strawberry Pie Soap
I LOVE pie (especially warmed up with ice cream on top), but it’s not always the best thing for my waistline. So what’s the next best thing? How about Strawberry Pie Soap??? Sounds good to me! And Soap Queen posted a great recipe & tutorial on her blog. And, everything you need to create … Read More ...