By now everyone should have an idea that I am big, big, BIG on people who make their own products being educated in the subject before putting their first item up for sale. Here is a most fabulous class, or “intensive” taught by Grande Dame Jeanne Rose. There is nothing like taking a class … Read More ...
Craftbits Recipe: Bath Melts
Bath melts are the latest craze. They literally melt in the warm water of the bath, leaving you with a moisturizing bath soak.
This recipe is for a basic bath melt. You can add different scents and color to create new recipes.
Ingredients:
8 oz (225g) Cocoa butter
1 1/2 cups Baking soda
1/3 cup … Read More ...
~Velvet & Sweet Pea’s Purrfumery~
What a lovely, lovely site. I just swoon every time I happen to look at it!
Visiting the Velvet & Sweet Pea’s Purrfumery site is like taking a visit back in time.
For those who love the art of perfumery and it’s presentation I won’t spoil the fun of exploring this beautiful site. For those … Read More ...
~Indie Beauty Network~
If you’re looking to join a handmade toiletries guild, organization or any other group that would help you with your business as well as supplying LIABILITY INSURANCE then you need to pay a visit to the Indie Beauty Network.   I couldn’t recommend a better group out there that helps the indie bath, … Read More ...
~Organic Beauty Radio~
Cruising around from one beauty blog to the next I was led to Organic Beauty Radio. You can listen to in-depth interviews with the people behind your favorite beauty products. How cool is that?… Read More ...
~Little Flowers~
I was turned on to Little Flowers by a friend of mine who herself makes amazing bath, body and perfumery products.
Imagine my shock when she told me that she, the Queen of All Things Scented “hoards” the Goat’s Milk & Seaweed Mask from Little Flowers!
After hearing that I had to take a look … Read More ...
Got Butter?
Oils by Nature has amazing butters to fuel your creativity! A brief sampling of the butters carried (there’s more at the site!)
• Almond Butter
• Aloe Butter
• Apricot Butter
• Avocado Butter
• Cocoa Butter (Natural and Deodorized)
• Grapeseed Butter
• Illipi Butter
• Kokum Butter
• Macadamia Butter
• Mango Butter… Read More ...
~Aromafloria~
The calming Aromafloria site is filled with information about the ancient ritual of aromatherapy, the healing powers of essential oils and the importance of wellness for the mind, body and soul.
Aromafloria’s commitment to high quality eco-friendly natural organic products never ends. Founder Sharon Christie, pharmacist, aromatherapist and herbalist, has married botanical-science stories with the … Read More ...
Waterproof labels for your products!
Waterproof labels are a must for bath products, as well as oil blends or perfumes. Elements Bath & Body has a great assortment of waterproof labels for both inkjet and laser printers.
Also, check out their sale -lots of packaging items at great prices!
[tags]bath, body, packaging, labeling[/tags]… Read More ...
Product Review: Luv4Country Soaps
Bryna from Luv4Country Soaps was so kind to send me some samples of her products to try out. Let me tell you lovies – these are some fabulista products!
Of course when the package arrived at my front door my merry gang of Oompa Loompas happened to be home at the same time. Anytime … Read More ...
So many lovely items to choose from!
I’m about to send you on a tour of some very cool sites to check out with beautiful items to choose from! Don’t think that it’s all about soap though – just because the name of the companies say “soap” in the title…there is much more to find at each company 😉
~Product Body Shop~
Oooh girlehs – let me direct you to a site that was received through our “link suggestion.” Product Body Shop founder Joanna Schmidt told me in her link suggestion that “If you loved whipped butters, please visit my store and see my whipped shea butter. yummo.”
Well now. How could I refuse an invitation like … Read More ...
Conjure Oils
Conjure Oils ~ Fine Fragrances Magickal and Mundane.
I fell in love with this website! Magickal, mystical and an oil for everything abounds within Conjure.
Limited Edition Oils include oils created especially for the Autumn/Halloween season that look wickedly delightful and the Speakeasy series of oils will fly you right back to the era of … Read More ...
Education~A must for the Indie bath and body creatrix!
One thing that I’m a stickler for is that people who decide to start making bath and body products must have a basic working knowledge of the ingredients they put in their products – especially if these products have essential oils and herbs in them.
If one really wants to be good – then after … Read More ...
~SudsMuffin~
SudsMuffin submitted their link and I took one look at a picture of their whipped butters and just swooned! (I LOVE whipped butters – especially when they look like confections!)
From their Etsy site: “We have been making soaps and bath goodies for 7 years now and love it just as much as when we … Read More ...