Applying makeup is an ever-evolving thing, in my opinion. If you’re looking to spruce up your look, here’s a couple of helpful tips from various sites. All Women Stalk has 10 Steps for Natural Makeup Look, Healthy Life has 7 Steps to Great Makeup, and About.com has tips for Choosing a Foundation. … Read More ...
St. Patrick’s Day Limericks & Soaps
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the Soap Artisan Friends of Etsy group had a fun challenge this month. This one required a limerick…and links to some great Irish-inspired soaps. A winner will be selected Monday, March 8. You can cast your vote here. … Read More ...
sunbasilgarden sale
sunbasilgarden is currently having a huge moving sale. This is your chance to snag the lovely Rose Poppy Flower Soap (pictured here), fun Soft Pretzel Soap, and others at a low price. … Read More ...
DIY: Goat’s Milk Facial
Erica of The Bonnie Bath Co. posted a recipe for a goat’s milk facial, as well as a facial scrub. The recipes call for powdered goat’s milk, so they should be fairly easy to create.
Looking for more Goat’s Milk recipes? Check out our DIY recipe for making your own goat’s milk lip chapstick. … Read More ...
Quick Pick: Pretty Soaps
1. Celtic Cross Natural Goat’s Milk Soap by The Bonnie Bath Co.
2. Tumbled Turquoise Rock Soap by Amethyst Soaps
3. Cameo Goats Milk Soap by Wendylou’s Natural Bath
4. Honey Ginger Soap by Aniselle Bath & Body… Read More ...
Tierra Verde Handmade Soap
Having grown up in West Texas & graduated from Texas Tech University, I was happy to discover Lubbock-based Tierra Verde Handmade Soap. Soapmaker Michele Lang is a wife, mom, and self-declared soap nerd with an entrepreneurial spirit. She says her passion is the artistic interpretation that is now very alive in the handmade soap … Read More ...
27 Other Uses for Handmade Soap
Ever wonder what other uses handmade soap has besides cleansing your body? If so, checkout Hint of Eden’s list of 27 other uses for handmade soap. I especially like the #7 use as a plant spray to get rid of or ward off insects.… Read More ...
The Jane Austen Collection
Julie of Latherati is now offering a collection of Jane Austen soaps. This trio includes soaps inspired by Austen’s books Emma, Pride & Prejudice and Sense & Sensibility.… Read More ...
Detoxify Your Body In 30 Minutes With A Bath
Health and Health Coverage posted a simple way to detoxify your body in 30 minutes. Simply pour one cup Epsom salts, 1/2 cup Baking Soda, and about 1/2 cup Powdered Ginger into a hot bath & soak for 15 to 20 minutes. After soaking, scrub the skin gently with a natural fiber like a cotton … Read More ...
DIY: Lego Soap
Roots And Wings Co. posted a tutorial on how to create fun Lego soaps! She even shows you how to create the Lego molds.… Read More ...
Michelle’s Skin Essentials
Michelle’s Skin Essentials is a great source for soaps that are made using natural oils, moisturizing glycerin and botanicals. Michelle creates a variety of products, including lotions, body butters, and more. The cool mint soap, made using Spearmint essential oil for its relaxing and calming affect, sounds invigorating!… Read More ...
Sale: Fine Grain Sea Salt
For a limited time, The Natural Beauty Workshop is offering a 50% discount on all sizes of Fine Grain Sea Salt. And, if you need some inspiration for what to do with all of that Fine Sea Salt check out all the recipes posted on their blog.… Read More ...
DIY: Miso & Honey Body Mask
I found very simple directions for creating a Miso & Honey Body Mask on Craftbits. You simply mix 1 cup Honey and 1/2 cup Brown rice miso to create a paste, then apply it to your body and leave on for 15 minutes before rinsing it off. Miso is enriched with amino acids which will … Read More ...
DIY: Mini Soap-on-a-Rope
julieincharge posted a tutorial on Etsy for creating a Mini Soap-on-a-Rope. The tutorial is based on instructions for creating soap-on-a-rope by Angie Barrett of SudsNSuch.… Read More ...
Soap Addict
Texas-based Soap Addict creates handmade soaps that are created in small batches using the cold process method, with all vegetarian ingredients, essential oils and natural additives like herbs, spices and clays. All soaps are completely free of parabens, phthalates, artificial colors, fragrances and preservatives. In other words, free of all the gunk! Visit Soap Addict … Read More ...