Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
This cold process soap recipe sounds so yummy! Please note the recipe is based on weight, not volume, so you will need a reliable scale.
“Almond Joy” / Chocolate Almond Swirl (Kathy Miller)
16 oz. palm oil
14 oz. coconut oil
52 oz. olive oil
6 ounces cocoa butter
32 oz. cold water (4 cups)… Read More ...
Right now, Sephora is offering a free 10-day supply of Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation with any purchase! The offer includes a baby kabuki brush and your choice of six shades. Visit Sephora.com and enter FREELOVE in the promotion code box during checkout to receive the samples.
And as always, there is free shipping … Read More ...
Dugshop has made a fantastic Hope on a Rope Barack Obama soap! The soap is a very hefty 10.5 oz and worth every penny because best of all, 33% of profits benefit Habitat for Humanity or the Carter Center. The soap is vegan friendly and made of vegetable glycerin.… Read More ...
Does your little one have a diaper rash? Here’s a great, natural solution from Natural Family Online to ease the irritation.
Calendula-Comfrey Diaper Ointment
1 lb. coconut oil (in the oil aisle; do try to buy the organic kind)
2 good handfuls calendula petals (health food section; don’t let the per pound price put you … Read More ...
Cold feet are sadly one of the most common problems during winter. Try this fantastic recipe for a foot mask, full of warm spices and designed to stimulate circulate and blood flow to help get rid of the chill. It also has skin softening ingredients like oatmeal and honey. Find the recipe here.… Read More ...
Jojoba oil is well known for helping to fight wrinkles, being antibacterial, and not leaving an oily feel on the skin. It is also beneficial for certain skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema. Try this lotion on your hands or any part of your body that needs moisturizing.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup beeswax
4 tablespoons … Read More ...
Not that into Valentine’s Day? These lip conditioners are for you! Each lip conditioner features cheeky characters and a different flavor. My favorite is LOVE STINKS, with the flavor, “He’ll never know because I will never ever kiss him again.” Vegan friendly, these lip conditioners by Ella Dean are only $12.99 for the set! Find … Read More ...
Tat butter was created by All Things Jill to protect and condition your brand new tattoos. With a blend of natural seed oils and organic ingredients, the tat butter prevents itching while moisturizing and reducing peeling. Use only after your skin has completely healed. Only $8 here.… Read More ...
One of my favorite novelty soap companies, Soapylove, is turning 3 this month! To celebrate, they are having a 30% off sale and offering $5 off the Let’s Get Soapy ezine Visit the Soapylove blog for the coupon code, good until Friday the 13th.
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HowardsHome has adorable exploding frog soaps available for only $1.50 each. A great idea for children’s party favors, these glycerin soaps have “guts” made of sea salt, citric acid and other bath bomb ingredients. When the water gets to the guts, they foam up and turn red! What a fun idea!… Read More ...
This gardener’s lotion bar recipe would be a great gift for any friend, gardener or not. Rich and moisturizing, it is also simple to whip up!
Find the recipe here.… Read More ...
I would love to know what categories of this blog keep you coming back for more. Would you like to see more product reviews or tutorials and recipes? Would you like to learn more about aromatherapy techniques? Cold process soap making? Bathroom decorating? This blog is for you and I would love to write about … Read More ...
Whole Living has a great tutorial on do-it-yourself facial massage techniques. Facial massage is a good way to stimulate circulation and get rid of puffiness. Included in the instructions are recipes for facial oil serums for oily and sensitive skin, plus massage techniques. Find all the details here.
Campo di Fiore is a company specializing in natural soaps made of olive oil. Based in the beautiful Castile region of Spain, the soaps are made from the time-honored and traditional recipes from the area.
With unique scent combinations like carrots and poppies, rose and avocado, and strawberries and spearmint, these soaps are a lovely … Read More ...
If you are pregnant, try this massage oil from MotherNature.com to help prevent stretch marks. The lavender essential oil also acts as a muscle relaxant.
Pregnant Belly Oil
4 400-International Unit vitamin E capsules
4 ounces almond (or any light vegetable) oil
½ ounce cocoa butter (available in drugstores)
15 drops lavender essential oil
Pop … Read More ...
