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Natural Soap Colorants: Beautiful Botanical & Clay Colors for Soap Natural colors can completely transform homemade soap. Whether I’m crafting a batch for myself or as gifts, I love using hues pulled right from nature. Not only do they look gorgeous, but they also add a wholesome touch that feels really special. If you’re new…
Making soap from scratch might seem daunting at first, but it’s a rewarding craft that combines art and science. I’m here to introduce you to cold-process soap making, a method where you control every ingredient that goes into your soap, resulting in a high-quality product that’s gentle on the skin and better for the environment….
I’ve always been fascinated by the natural ingredients that elevate our daily skincare routine – and honey is a real game-changer. Packed with moisturizing properties, honey isn’t just a staple in the kitchen; it’s a powerhouse in soap making. When infused into soap, honey attracts and retains moisture, which is exceptionally beneficial for keeping skin…
There are natural pain relievers headaches, joint pain, muscle pain, and more. These natural ones are derived from a singular or combination of essential oils and other plant materials. I personally have used a natural essential oil pain reliever for years! Even if any essential oil does not work completely on your pain, this is…
These natural bug-repellent plants are the same that create the naturally repelling essential oils. As you can see, certain plants repel certain bugs and insects. But this allows you to create a bug-repellent that is perfect for your uses. For instance, you can make an ant-repelling spritzer with the mints and lime. Or if you…
There have been a few names for this bug-repellent soap recipe, and mine was ‘Entomophobia’ or fear of insects. Customers loved the name. I’ve seen other names such as Bug Off, Buzz Off, Citronella Bar, Bug Me Not. One customer who bought one of these bars came back the next day to get 3 more….
Making body butter recipes is very similar to making lotion. The amounts of waxes, oils, butter and water will change – a lot! I was shocked by the amount of water in lotions, and this formula or recipe is going to be very similar for all those store brands that we pay lots for. Literally,…
The Healing Power of Essential Oils Essential oils have been used for centuries to promote wellness, balance emotions, and support the body’s natural healing process. By incorporating aromatherapy into your daily routine, you can enjoy the soothing, uplifting, and restorative benefits of nature’s pure plant essences. Whether you’re diffusing oils for relaxation, blending them into…
One of the funnest, easiest, and probably cheapest things I have made for events was to make your own perfume oils. I usually bottled up the top 10 best-selling soap scents into perfume oils. These were fairly popular and were sold for $12.95 each.
Are perfumes toxic? Those store brands’ scents and perfumes are. Natural ones created at an aromatherapist’s shop are not dangerous. And some store brands are worse than others. An ingredient list does not report each and every of the dozens of chemicals that are involved in the making of perfume. The average number of omitted…