Oklahoma-based Fortune Cookie Soap is a small company that offers wonderful, fun products. Their products are made with 100% vegetable oils and are SLES/SLS (Sodium Laureth Sulfate/Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) free and none are tested on animals, just on themselves and their family. I had the opportunity to use several of their products & loved all … Read More ...
DIY: Cappuccino Milk Bath
I love the smell of coffee and cappuccino, so The Natural Beauty Workshop’s recipe for a Cappuccino Milk Bath really appealed to me. If giving as a gift, you can add a wooden scoop, a brown ribbon, and one of their printable tags. … Read More ...
DIY: Gorgeous Packaging
It’s always fun creating your own products, but when giving the items as gifts you want the packaging to be just as attractive as your creation. Soap Queen shares a few tips on gorgeous packaging, as well as links to some of her helpful tutorials.… Read More ...
DIY: Aromatic Hair Care Oil
Lilith’s Apothecary shares a recipe for an Aromatic Hair Care Oil that is to be used for a deep conditioning application for dry or damaged hair. … Read More ...
360 Skin Care Sale
360 Skin Care is relocation to Atlanta, GA in June, so they are having their biggest sale ever. 360 Skin Care is offering you 40% off all regular priced individual items from now until Monday, May 17. Use discount code “MOVING40” to take advantage of this awesome deal! … Read More ...
DIY: Houndstooth Pattern Nails
I love houndstooth print & was excited to see this video tutorial posted by TeddyKana on Cut Out + Keep showing how to paint your own nails in a houndstooth print.… Read More ...
Soapy Chica
Victorian-esque eye candy from Soapy Chica
1) Pink Rose Scented Crown Soap
2) Black Victorian Corset Shea Butter Soap
3) Angel Wings Soap – Antique Blossom… Read More ...
DIY: Hydrating Body Oil
Melissa Maccalla shares a simple recipe for hydrating body oil at Spa Magazine. This oil, that is said to keep your skin smooth, supple, and smelling like a rose, is originally from Doris Sinnathurai, spa director at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza.… Read More ...
Creative and Unusual Soap Designs
Toxel.com has a great collection of Creative and Unusual Soap Designs. My husband recently convinced me to watch all Star Wars movies, so I’m especially liking the Darth Vader soaps!… Read More ...
Do It Yourself! Natural Beauty
SELF magazine had a great article in the May issue titled Do It Yourself! Natural Beauty. The article lists at-home treatments for strong, shiny hair and healthy, radiant skin. For example, you can achieve shiny strands by combining 1 cup apple juice, 1 cup pear juice and 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar. Simply shampoo, … Read More ...
Review: Clark Creations
Pam Clark has been designing & making her own bath and body products for over 15 years and recently celebrated the two year anniversary of her company, Clark Creations. Pam sent me a generous package full of products to sample & I loved them all.
Oatmeal Fizzies – Simply drop a couple of these … Read More ...
Covering Tattoos
DIY Bride has some helpful tips on how to cover up tattoos on your special day. I tried covering up a tattoo for my wedding day, but could never find coverage that looked decent so I ended up scrapping the idea (did not need anymore stress!). But DIY Bride lists some good pros & cons … Read More ...
Mother Nature Network: Organic Beauty
These days there seems to be an organic alternative to every product, including makeup, and it can be quite confusing at times. Mother Nature Network has some great information that clears up a lot of questions, such as how can one fashionably ‘green’ up your beauty regimen. This site also has some tips on … Read More ...
5 Essential Makeup Tips from Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown, an American make-up artist and CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, pretty much wrote the handbook for applying flawless makeup. In this article, Bobbi shares five essential makeup tips every woman should know, an excerpt from her book titled Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual: For Everyone from Beginner to Pro.… Read More ...
DIY: Makeup Brush Holder
Freshly Picked shares step-by-step instructions on how to create your own handy makeup brush holder. While this may be primarily sewing-related, I think this project also fits into the bath & body category. This is great for organizing your cosmetic tools or as a gift for any occasion.… Read More ...