Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Are you concerned about the flu? Try this germ fighter spray from Aroma Thyme to help cut down on germs in your home.
Germ Fighter Spray
We’ve all been told to wash our hands more frequently. Here is an antiseptic, germ fighting spray to use on cuts and scrapes. May also be used as a … Read More ...
I love the Showtime show Dexter and was excited to see these inventive bloodslide soaps in homage to the show’s main character. The bloodslide soaps are made by Bloodbath. For those who are not fans of Dexter, Bloodbath also has lots of fun, Halloween/horror themed soaps available too.… Read More ...
Right now, Kohl’s has a great selection of Halloween and fall bathroom accessories, including shower curtains, bath mats, towels, and soap dispensers. And best of all, it’s on sale! Visit your nearest Kohl’s or shop online here.… Read More ...
Perfume Kits as some really cute free downloadable soap labels and soap cigar band labels available on their site, including this cute one for Halloween!
Find them all here.… Read More ...
Natural Shaving Cream from Essential Oil Recipes
This Natural Shaving Cream is great for both men and women. It is excellent for a man’s bristly beard as well as for the softer feminine hair on legs, underarms, bikini and Brazilian. The cucumber juice will soothe the skin, while the lavender and carrot essential oils will … Read More ...
This beautiful rice bag feet warmer is from V and Co and comes just in time for the cooler weather. I love the Moda fabric!
Find all the instructions here.… Read More ...
This Sea Mud Body Mask from Cranberry Lane will help detoxify your skin.
Instructions: (Makes One Body Treatment)
2 Tbsp Sea Mud Base, (Sea Kelp, Green Clay, Calcium Carbonate, Baking soda, Xanthan gum)
5-6 drops of Essential Oils
1 cup distilled or filtered water (heated)
Blending Mask:
Beat all ingredients together, using a whisk or … Read More ...
Bella Sugar has posted a fun guide to Halloween nail polishes! Also included are other cute things like decals.
Find the guide here.… Read More ...
This warm and cozy cinnamon rosemary soap from Majestic Mountain Sage is great for winter.
Cinnamon Rosemary Soap
Ingredients:
o 42 oz wt Olive Oil
o 39 oz wt Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
o 32 oz wt Coconut Oil
o 16 oz wt Lye (sodium hydroxide)
o 42 oz water
Instructions:
Add the scent (1/3 oz. … Read More ...
Celebrate autumn with this October Twilight essential oil blend from Southern Soapers!
Dilute these blends in 95% – 98% jojoba oil for a personal scent to carry with you, or use perfumer’s alcohol.
October Twilight
10 drops patchouli
5 drops cedarwood virginiana
5 drops neroli
5 drops rose geranium
5 drops clary sage… Read More ...
Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove has published her first book, SoapyLove: Squeaky-clean projects using melt and pour soap
, and it does not disappoint! SoapyLove is not only a great introductory book for the beginner melt and pour soap crafter, but will teach soapmaking veterans some new tricks as well.
The first portion of the book … Read More ...
This warm and cozy cinnamon rosemary soap from Majestic Mountain Sage is great for winter.
Cinnamon Rosemary Soap
Ingredients:
o 42 oz wt Olive Oil
o 39 oz wt Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
o 32 oz wt Coconut Oil
o 16 oz wt Lye (sodium hydroxide)
o 42 oz water
Instructions:
Add the scent (1/3 oz. … Read More ...
Try this After Shave Lotion from SoapMakerSupplies.com to help moisturize and soothe skin after shaving.
Ingredients:
½ cup witch hazel
¼ teaspoon propolis
½ cup mineral water
1 tablespoon liquid vegetable glycerin
1 tablespoon aloe vera concentrate
¼ teaspoon lime oil
Instructions:
Combine the witch hazel and propolis in a jar with a tightly fitting … Read More ...
Birch Bark Soap has shared recipes for a simple lip bath and a fizzing milk bath on her blog. The fizzing milk bath sounds especially fun!
Find all the instructions here.… Read More ...
Luscious Rose Cream from Make Your Own Cosmetics
submitted by HBN President Donna Maria
Luscious Rose Cream is made with some of my favorite ingredients including rose hydrosol and rose wax. You will not only love the way this feels on your skin but you”ll be happy to know that it is gentle enough to … Read More ...