Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
If you’ve cooked with garlic or onions, you know that getting the smell off of your hands can be hard, even with the strongest scented soap. But the answer may be as close as your favorite morning beverage–coffee!
Using cheesecloth, make a small pouch and fill it with 3/4 cup fresh, whole coffee beans. After … Read More ...
Green tea has been used for medicinal purposes in China for centuries, but the west has only recently discovered its many health benefits. Studies have shown that green tea contains powerful anti-oxidants not contained in black or oolong teas. Your skin can benefit from these anti-oxidants as well. This wonderfully simple tonic will cleanse, tone … Read More ...
Popsicles–also known as ice pops or ice lollies, are a favorite summertime treat for children and grown-ups alike. But now you can take these treats into the shower using glycerine soap, inexpensive popsicle molds and wooden popsicle sticks.
Ingredients:
1 pound unscented glycerin soap (cubes will be easier to work with)
1/2 teaspoon essential oil … Read More ...
Need to eliminate puffy eyes in a hurry? Chill two spoons in the freezer for five to 10 minutes. Place the “hollow” side of each spoon over closed eyes until the spoon no longer feels cold.
The tannins in tea also work to reduce puffiness. Take two chamomile tea bags that have completely cooled after … Read More ...
Warmer weather means it’s time for all those cute strappy shoes and sandals that have been hiding in your closet all winter. But are your feet ready? Here’s an exfoliating scrub that will help remove all that dead, flaky winter skin. This mixture is best used at night followed by the application of a thick … Read More ...
If you have ever made your own perfumes, colognes or experimented with aromatherapy you may have run across the term Carrier Oils. But what are they?
Carrier Oils “carry” or dilute essential oils (concentrated liquids derived from flowers and plants) so they can be applied to the skin. They are commonly made from vegetables or … Read More ...
Bath cookies look good enough to eat but they are made from salt and fragrant oils.
What you will need:
2 cups of Sea salt or rock salt
1/2 cup Baking soda
1/2 cup Cornstarch
2 tbs of Almond oil
1 tsp Vitamin E oil
1-2 eggs
6 drops Essential oil
Makes 10-12 cookies depending … Read More ...
Chocolate is one of my favorite things to eat and is actually ideal for the skin when absorbed from the outside too. Chocolate contains oil’s and fats that while your hips and thighs hate that, you skin will love it.
Chocolate orange lip balm will have you licking your lips a little too often. Chocolate … Read More ...