Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Try this recipe from Make Your Own Cosmetics for a warming emulsion.
Ginger Citrus Body Emulsion
by HBN Founder and President Donna Maria
This body oil is special not only because of the aroma, but because of the luxurious feel of the oil and water blend. Shake well before using and you”ll love the feelling … Read More ...
Crabtree & Evelyn is having a buy 2, get 1 free special on selected items. Click here to see if your favorites are on sale! The Gardener’s 60 Second Fix manicure set and Rosewater triple milled soap sound like great deals!
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Kiehl’s is offering free shipping with any $40 or more order. To redeem, just enter the code MARCH during checkout. The code is good through Tuesday, March 17th on ground shipping.… Read More ...
Here is a nice tutorial from Brambleberry on making a lavender rebatch soap.
Charming Rustic Soap
Ingredients:
Hemp Rebatch Base
Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil
Lavender buds
Dark Purple Labcolor
Mold
About 1 Tablespoon liquid
(Note: Rebatch soap is unscented, uncolored Cold Process soap. With this simple starter base, you can customize your soap by adding … Read More ...
David Fisher has shared a recipe for his citrus honey bock soap, made from an amber beer. Combined with honey and citrus essential oils, this CP recipe sounds like it makes a warm and rich soap! Find the recipe here.… Read More ...
This foamy mug of green beer candle is a great, easy project for St. Patrick’s Day. When I think of St. Patrick’s Day, I always think of green beer and this candle from David Fisher is a fun alternative to leprechauns! Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
The Soap Queen has yet another great tutorial on her blog, this time for a plaid shamrock soap, just in time for St. Patricks Day! The project is a little bit more time intensive than the usual melt and pour soap, but makes a very unique and fun soap, so it’s well worth the effort! … Read More ...
This shamrock embed mold from Spirit Crafts is great for your St. Patrick’s day soapmaking crafts. Also available are other full sized shamrock molds for soap and candles.… Read More ...
Bug and Pickle, which makes lovely, rich products for babies and their mommies, has a free shipping special on all orders over $75. Just enter the code tweet when checking out. Some products include baby lotion, belly cream, diaper gel and baby wash.… Read More ...
Looking for a pretty, whimsical shower cap to protect your curls or salon blowout? ZPM, a UK based company, has many fantastic styles to choose from. Plastic daisies, cowgirls, lace, and rubber duckies and more!… Read More ...
Enter code G89PP for free shipping with any $25+ purchase through March 7th at 11:50 PST.… Read More ...
BsaB Candles originated in Thailand in 2006 and creates beautiful, earth-friendly and natural candles and biodegradable packaging. The candles are made with only the most natural ingredients, including 100% essential oils and 100% pure soy wax and comes in such varieties as glass soy wax candles, cocnut shell soy candles, and beeswax candles in a … Read More ...
Bath and Body Works is having a sale on their Signature Collection shower gels! Only $6, a savings of $4.50. Choose from 26 different scents, including Blushing Cherry Blossom, Irresistble Apple, and Midnight Pomegranate.… Read More ...
If you have a facial or body scar, try this herbal oil to help soften and decrease keloid scars.
Herbal Oil For Scar Tissue
submitted by HTN President Donna Maria
This combination of herbal extracts may help soften and face scar tissue over time. Don’t give up after just a few applications!! It takes time … Read More ...
Try making your own cold cream with this recipe from Soapnuts.
Rose Cold Cream
1 1/2 cups rose petals
6 Tbs. Olive Oil
1 1/2 Tbs. beeswax
1 tsp. distilled water
Pick through rose petals and only use un-blemished ones. Pour olive oil into top of double boiler and turn heat to low. Slowly add … Read More ...