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antibacterial essential oils list

The following is an antibacterial essential oils list, as well as lists of essential oils for being antiseptic, antiviral, and antifungal.  I’ve used a lot of these essential oils extensively for a variety of remedies, including as a nail fungus … Continue reading

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anti-garlic or kitchen bar

This Anti-Garlic or Kitchen soap bar recipe is known by other names as Fisherman’s Bar, Odor Remover, Coffee Soap, Coffee Scrub Bar, or Odor Eliminator Bar. What they all have in common is ground coffee beans and a scent, both … Continue reading

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hemp soap recipe

I make hemp soap as well and tested all sorts of various scents. Perhaps if we stuck to one scent, a popular but different than others, I may have sold more. One of the things soap makers do is look … Continue reading

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what is superfatting soap

What is superfatting soap? It is about making the soap a little more moisturizing. In theory, the extra oils added at the end, at trace, will be less saponified by the lye and create free-floating oil in the soap that … Continue reading

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Cocoa Butter Benefits For Skin

Have you ever wondered where the rich, creamy ingredient in your favorite skincare products comes from? I’m talking about cocoa butter, and it’s not just popping out of nowhere. This moisturizing marvel begins its life as seeds within the pods … Continue reading

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Honey And Skin Care

Why is Honey Good for the Skin? I’ve always been amazed by nature’s gifts. Honey ranks high on my list for its array of uses and not only does it sweeten my tea, but I’ve also incorporated it into my … Continue reading

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About Teresa

Hello and welcome to my site! “Happy New Year! This morning I realized it’s been a few years since I started this website and I thought it is probably time to update my about me page…..this was written a few … Continue reading

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Soapwort – also known as Bouncing Betty

The soapwort in my rock garden is starting to flower.  This is one of my favorite flowers, not only is it beautiful and flowers from June to September, but it has many uses. Soapwort (Saponaria) has been know for thousands … Continue reading

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