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Natural soap making has always been rooted in simplicity, tradition, and the use of wholesome ingredients. But in 2025, consumer demand and industry trends are shifting in exciting new directions. From upcycled botanicals to fermented actives and waterless formats, soap makers and eco-conscious skincare enthusiasts are embracing innovations that are better for the skin and…
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…
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,…
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.
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 of the cacao tree, primarily found in the lush tropics. Natural Coconut Body Butter Now,…
Making your own bath salts is one of the easiest ways to customize your bath routine using simple, natural ingredients. Whether you’re soaking after a long day or creating handmade gifts, DIY bath salts let you control the ingredients, scent, and mineral blends that go into every jar. One of the best parts of making…
DIY Natural Sunscreen Lotion Recipe You can make your natural sunscreen using natural oils; some natural oils have great protection without the harsh chemicals that can be found in some store-bought sunscreens. Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide are two other natural ingredients used in natural sunscreen. What does Zinc Oxide Do? Zinc Oxide Powder 4oz/120g…
Skin Care Products to Help Dry Skin With so many skin care products on the market, it often gets difficult to decide what to use. Everyone has different skin, dry, oily, sensitive, young, and aging. You can choose from many skin care products to help dry skin but read the labels. Will they help? Many…
Homemade Bath and Massage Oil Recipes Homemade bath and massage oils are easy to make and you can scent them with your own favorite essential oils or fragrance oils. For an all-natural massage or bath oil you will want to use essential oils rather than fragrance oils.
Treatment for Rosacea When taking my aromatherapy course I had a friend ask me what the best treatment for Rosacea was and whether I could use essential oils to create a cream for her, I began to do research and came up with the best essential oils to use in a face cream to help…