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 ...
Makeup…Times Four
1. Sugar Kisses Eyecolor by Chamorita Essentials
2. Earth Diva Mineral Foundation & Kabuki Kit by Earth Diva Mineral Cosmetics
3. Earth Apparent Mineral Eyeshadow by Something Sophie
4. 10 Jars Tulip Blossom Eye Shadow eyeliner by ColorfulDesigns… Read More ...
DIY: Handmade Salt Pouches
The Mother Huddle shares directions for creating Handmade Salt Pouches for the shower or bath. While bath salts are great, we don’t always have time for a long, luxurious bath. These pouches are perfect for combining both bath salt and salt scrub into an exfoliating pouch you can use in the shower. The recipe … Read More ...
Making Soap: 5 Tips for Homemade Soap
If you are considering taking on the project of hand-crafting soap, you may want to read through these tips from Mother Nature Network. The article closes with a video showing how to begin your quest.… Read More ...
DIY: Sea Masque
BathBodySupply.com shares a recipe for a Sea Masque that is sure to rejuvenate your skin. Browse the blog for information regarding sales & other offers.… Read More ...
Cosmetics Going Green
We all know that eating fruits and veggies is good for our health. But these super foods are also very good for our skin and cosmetic companies have integrated them into many of their products. According to this article on treehugger, the natural and organic personal care products category grew 29% in 2008. Natural … Read More ...
Owens Acres
Owens Acres offers several products that scream spring & summer – namely the lovely Sunflower and Bee Lotion Bars. … Read More ...
Martha Stewart Craft Projects
MarthaStewart.com is a great source for lots of bath & body projects that are perfect for Mother’s Day gifts or year-round. Here’s links to several projects that look terrific.
1. Homemade Grass Soap
2. Soap Cubes
3. Japanese-Motif Soaps
4. Tub Teas
5. Moisturizing Body Oils and Bath Salts
6. Bath Treats… Read More ...
Soap Making Demo at The HodgePodgery
The HodgePodgery, an artisan shop located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, recently announced that a soap making demo will be held on May 21st from 6-9pm. Join Jana MacGinnes and Barbara Kline from Soap Du Jour as they take you through the process of soap making. Learn how to pamper yourself using luxurious homemade soap with … Read More ...
DIY: Creamy Walnut Lip Butter
The Natural Beauty Workshop shares a recipe for Creamy Walnut Lip Butter on their blog. Made with intensely moisturizing Pistachio and Macadamia Nut Butters, this nutty scented lip balm is said to have a rich, creamy flavor that will keep you coming back for more.… Read More ...
Review: Pink Dandy
Janae Chang founded Pink Dandy in 2004. All products are made with rich, natural ingredients that are vegan-friendly, cruelty free, and contain no phthalates. Janae says, “It is extremely important that you take good care of your skin. Your skin is the biggest organ in your body and should be treated as one of the … Read More ...
Nail Care & Nail Biting Advice
I bite my fingernails and have for as long as I can remember. As a child, my mom tried everything to break me of this “nasty habit” – her words still to this day! Tabasco sauce, gauze taped around my nails…none of it worked. I have been able to grow nice, long nails when I … Read More ...
New Book – Ecobeauty: Scrubs, Rubs, Masks, Rinses, and Bath Bombs for You and Your Friends
Janice Cox’s new book, Ecobeauty: Scrubs, Rubs, Masks, Rinses, and Bath Bombs for You and Your Friends
. The book features 100 easy and economical projects, featuring au courant ingredients–hemp oil, green tea, soy milk, powdered kelp, goat’s milk, and more–that are increasingly easy to find. Making beauty products at home is a great way … Read More ...
Discount – Dagmar’s Goat Milk Bath & Body Products
In honor of Mother’s Day (May 9), Dagmar Breeden of Dagmar’s Goat Milk Bath & Body Products is offering a 20% discount on your next online order. To receive the discount, please email Dagmar at [email protected] before you place your order online. Act now as this offer is available until May 3rd, so don’t miss … Read More ...