If you’d like an alternative to waxing or shaving, give sugar gel hair remover a try. Sugaring is a great option for those with sensitive skin, or who just want less pain than with waxing. As a bonus, it’s also very cheap and easy to make at home. Naomi Torres of About.com shares her recipe … Read More ...
Honeysuckle peach lotion recipe
Honeysuckle Peach Lotion from Majestic Mountain Sage
Ingredients
28 grams Stearic Acid
44 grams Emulsifying Wax
18 grams Liquid Glycerin
46 grams Golden Jojoba Oil
49 grams Macadamia Nut Oil
40 grams Avocado Oil
30 grams Grapeseed Oil
20 grams White Cocoa Butter
1648 grams distilled water
18 grams Germaben II
6 grams Peach Fragrance … Read More ...
Halloween soap mold kit
Try Brambleberry’s Halloween soap kit to make fun and spooky gifts or party favors! The kit comes with 2 pounds of clear melt and pour soap base, copper mica and black colorants, pumpkin spice fragrance oil and a sheet mold 3 different mold choices.
iPhone soap
This adorable soap might be the closest I get to an iPhone for a long time! The soap, by Two Eggplants is $7.99 and available here.… Read More ...
Pumpkin pie soap recipe
If you make cold process soap, now is the time to get started on your Halloween and fall themed soaps! David Fisher of About.com has shared a recipe for a pumpkin pie soap using real pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice! Delicious!
Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Autumn passing aromatherapy perfume recipe
Fall will be here soon, so get a head start with an fall themed aromatherapy perfume recipe from Southern Soapers that will help uplift your spirits and focus your mind, thanks to the grapefruit, jasmin absolute and clary sage oils. Also, the patchouli oil acts as a relaxant.
*Dilute these blends in 95% – 98% … Read More ...
New Layer lip balm recipe
This lip balm from Ponte Vedra Soap Shoppe is easy to make and very moisturizing. As a bonus, it is non-greasy too!
NEW LAYER™ LIP BALM
1½ oz beeswax pearls
1 oz cocoa butter
1½ oz shea butter
2 ozs. sweet almond oil
1-2 teaspoons flavor oil
1 teaspoon vitamin E liquid (optional, as a … Read More ...
Melon cooler salt scrub
The Natural Beauty Workshop has shared a recipe on making a refreshing melon cooler salt scrub. With menthol crystals and aloe vera oil, this salt scrub is sure to help you cool down during these hot summer days! Find all the details here.… Read More ...
BareMinerals review
I had been curious about bareMinerals for some time, but had been debating for awhile on whether to believe the infomercials on how great it works. I have pretty sensitive skin and break out with most foundations, so I have been looking for a formula specifically for 
sensitive skin that would also provide good coverage. … Read More ...
Warm citrus potpourri recipe
I love having potpourri around the house as a way to add warn, fresh scents. Try this citrus potpourri from Good Clean Luv, perfect for summer!
Ingredients:
1 cup orange peel
1 cup lemon peel
1 cup whole cloves
1 cup assorted peppercorns
2 cups rosehips, whole
1 cup cinnamon chip shreds… Read More ...
Cran-raspberry soap recipe
Try this summery sounding cold process soap recipe from Pine Meadows!
Cran-Raspberry Soap
Ingredients:
2 oz wt Sweet Almond Oil
4 oz wt Apricot Kernel Oil
4 oz wt Coconut Oil
3 oz wt Palm Oil
3 oz wt Palm Kernel Oil
2.33 oz wt Sodium Hydroxide
6 oz Distilled water
Optional: use between … Read More ...
Watermelon seed oil properties
Watermelon seed oil properties
from Aroma Web
Botanical Name: Citrullus vulgaris
Aroma: Faint. Slightly Nutty.
Viscosity: Light.
Absorption/Feel: Penetrates Well.
Color: Yellow.
Shelf Life: Indefinite/Highly Stable
Notes: Watermelon Seed Oil (WSO) is a very nourishing yet light oil with good absorption. It is a good choice for use with oily skin but can be effective … Read More ...
Spring fresh room spray recipe
Spring Fresh Room Spray
from Aura Cacia
Aromatherapists value lemongrass for its ability to both calm and revitalize, to relieve tension, invigorate, and inspire. The tall tropical grass fills this tall order beautifully.
Ingredients
4 drops lemongrass
8 drops fir needle essentail oil
2 drops lemon essential oil
2 drops citronella essential oil
2 ounces … Read More ...
Glossary of soap making terms
If you’re new to soapmaking, learning all of the common terms can be a bit confusing. Luckily, Soap Making Essentials has put together a great glossary of common – and uncommon – soapmaking terms to help you! Check it out here.… Read More ...
Neopolitan ice cream scrub
Yum! Another scrumptious tutorial from the Natural Beauty Workshop! This neopolitan ice cream scrub looks good enough to eat. Find the instructions here.… Read More ...