Sunday, December 31, 2017
Donut Holes Bath Fizzies
Do you love doughnut holes? Would you believe this recipe from Wholesale Supplies Plus called Donut Holes Bath Fizzies, look good enough to eat? Well, if you make them and either give them as gifts or sell them, you will definately need to make a label that indicates....DO NOT EAT!
Friday, December 29, 2017
Chunky Pink Berry MP Soap Recipe
Here is a melt and pour soap project from Wholesale Supplies Plus that looks difficult to make, but it really is not. It is called Chunky Pink Berry, If you love pink or look pretty in pink, this project is definately for you.
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Pink Salt & Gold Cold Process Soap DIY
When I saw this cold process soap recipe from The Soap Queen called Pink Salt & Gold Cold Process Soap, it may me think of the upcoming new year. I just thought of champagne and ringing in the new year. According to the post, pink and gold are a sophisticated color combination that is great to celebrate the holidays or even consider it for Valentine's.
Friday, December 22, 2017
Winter Cherry Bubble Bath Bars
Here is a really super simple recipe from The Natural Beauty Workshop called Winter Cherry Bubble Bath Bars that comes together really easy which makes it a great project for both beginners and advanced formulators. Now I have to let you know that this recipe uses liquied bath bath base as the main ingredient.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Sugared Amber + Plum CP Soap Recipe
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Rhassoul Clay Mask DIY
Have you ever heard of Rhassoul Clay? The first time I heard of it is when I saw this recipe from The Soap Queen called Rhassoul Clay Mask. Rhassoul clay can cleanse the skin and hair, gently exfoliates, and helps absorb oil. It is especially is known for its absorbing properties and silky texture. It also goes by the name of Moroccan Lava Clay.
Friday, December 15, 2017
Magnesium Rich Mineral Bath
Looking for a simple bath soak recipe packed with mineral rich salts, coral calcium, and natural magnesium flakes? I found this Magnesium-Rich Mineral Bath recipe from The Natural Beauty Workshop which is great to give as gifts or use on your own.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
French Green Clay & Milk Soap Tutorial
Are you looking for a different challenge in your cold process soap making? I found this French Green Clay and Milk Soap recipe from The Soap Queen that uses raw unpasterized cows milk instead of water.
Monday, December 11, 2017
Sweet Spearmint Tooth Powder - Two Ways
Instead of purchasing commercial toothpaste, would you rather make your own? The Natural Beauty Workshop recently posted an easy recipe on how to make Sweet Spearmint Tooth Powder - Two Ways on their site.
Friday, December 8, 2017
DIY Cocoa Butter Bath Bombs
Here is a fun bath bomb recipe that looks good enough to eat....Cocoa Butter Bath Bombs. This recipe from The Soap Queen is an advanced project. But, it looks like there may be a challenge of the cocoa drizzle separating from the bath bomb. If you read the whole article, there is a trick to solve this problem.
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Glitter In Bath Bombs - FDA Regulations
Did you know that bath bombs are considered a cosmetic? According to the FDA, they are and there are rules and regulations about coloring them. Want to learn more? Then I suggest reading the post from The Soap Bar called Glitter in Bath Bombs - FDA Regulations.
Monday, December 4, 2017
Moringa Clay Mask DIY
Do you have a combination skin type? I found this facial mask recipe from The Soap Queen called Moringa Clay Mask. This is an intermediate level project that should take about 30 minutes and results in four 8 ounce jars.
Friday, December 1, 2017
Pumpkin Bath Fizzies Recipe
Love using bath bombs in your bath? Here is a really cute pumpkin inspired idea from Wholesale Supplies Plus if you love the scent of pumpkin....Pumpkin Bath Fizzies. This recipe utilizes Shea 50, which doubles as a moisturizer and solubilizer.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Color Additives for In-Bath Products
Are you wondering about the regulations the FDA has about color additives for bath products? Marie Gale has written a blog post called Color Additives for In-Bath Products which details what you need to know about this subject.
Monday, November 27, 2017
Natural Brazilian Clay Layered Triangle Soap Design
While searching for recipes to share, I found this cold process recipe from Lovin' Soap called Natural Brazilian Clay Layered Triangle Soap Design.
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Frosted Pine Cone Wax Melts
Thanksgiving is over and it is time to start to think of Christmas. Love candles? Have you ever thought of using wax melts? Here is a recipe from Wholesale Supplies Plus called Frosted Pine Cone fills your home with winter aroma of crisp apple, frosted pine cone and cedarwood.
Friday, November 24, 2017
Jade Cold Process Soap Tutorial
If you love Jade or know someone who does, then this recipe for Jade Cold Process from The Soap Queen was made for you. According to The Soap Queen, the jade stone is know for its beautiful green color and thought that it has healing properties.
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Candy Corn Bath Salts Recipe
Halloween has passed and Thanksgiving is upon us. But I wanted to share this bath salts recipe from Wholesale Supplies Plus called Candy Corn. It has been awhile since I have had candy corn but I always enjoyed. If I make this recipe, I would surely save on calories.
Monday, November 20, 2017
Pomegranate Orange Bubble Cakes Recipe
Here is another great holiday gift idea from Wholesale Supplies Plus - Pomegranate Orange Bubble Cakes. Wondering what bubble cakes are? Basically, they are bath fizzies but these are special because they have jelly roll look. These bubble cakes are colorful and have a wonderful blend of fruit and cinnamon for the perfect holiday gift.
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Lump of Coal Soap Tutorial
Has someone on your list been naughty this year? Here is cold process soap recipe from The Soap Queen to make Lump of Coal. If you are a melt and pour soap maker, I did not want to leave you out. I found a tutorial from Soap Deli News on how to make Lump of Coal Soap.
Friday, November 17, 2017
Lavender & Sea Clay Mask
Love face masks? Here is a lovely recipe from The Natural Beauty Workshop called Lavender & Sea Clay Mask. The basic formula in this recipe does not include a preservative so it will need to be used right away or refrigerated between uses. If you rather like a shelf-stable version of this recipe, you can look at their collection of preservative ingredients.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Orange Spice Hot Process Soap Tutorial
It has been a while since I posted a hot process soap recipe. But I found this recipe from The Soap Queen called Orange Spice Hot Process Soap. So what is the difference between hot process and cold process soap is that hot process is cooked, which speeds up the sapnotification process. This results in soap that can be cut within 24 hours and enjoyed the same day. Besides, it is the perfect project if you need to make last-minute gifts.
Monday, November 13, 2017
Toasted S'mores Sugar Scrub Recipe
As a youngster, I remember making s'mores when we went camping. Here is a delicious smelling fall scrub from Wholesale Supplies Plus called Toasted S'mores Sugar Scrub that will transport you to that time in your life when you made s'mores around the campfire.
Friday, November 10, 2017
Simple Lavender Solid Perfume Recipe
Love making your own perfume? If you love lavender, you really love this perfume recipe from Wholesale Supplies Plus called Simple Lavender Solid Perfume . Making solid perfume is a lot easier than you think. And it makes a really great gift.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Holiday Berry Cold Process Soap Design
Cold process soap makers, I found a festive holiday soap recipe from Lovin' Soap called Holiday Berry . This post includes a video on how to make the recipe, plus a recipe that you can follow.
Monday, November 6, 2017
Aromatherapy Wax Melts - Six Ways
The holidays are just around the corner. I found this fun project to make and give as holiday gifts....Aromatherapy Wax Melts from The Natural Beauty Workshop.
Friday, November 3, 2017
Frosty Blue Sea Salt Soap Recipe
To be honest, this is the first time I have ever heard of a sea salt soap bar before, but when I saw this recipe from The Soap Bar called Frosty Blue Sea Salt Soap I knew I had to share it. According to The Soap Bar is that the trick to making salt soap is to use a multi-cavity silicone mold to pour your soap into. The reason is that the soap will harden to what feels like a block of concrete and will be useless if it is not cut at the perfect temperature.
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Beet Cold Process Soap Tutorial
Hey! Cold process soapmakers, if you are looking for a new recipe to try I found this recipe from The Soap Queen called Beet Cold Process Soap. This recipe includes beet root powder, rose hip powder and blackberry seeds. Some of the new ingredients also used in this recipe are broccoli seed and moringa leaf powder. Do not worry if you are a beginner cold process, you do not have to be left out...because it is easy enough for you to do too!
Monday, October 30, 2017
Guide to Making Tinctures
Have you ever made your own tinctures? Or would you like to learn? Here is a blog post from Mountain Rose Herbs called Guide to Making Tinctures that tells you all you need to know.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Aromatherapy Candle Diffusers with Himalayan Pink Salt
Here is a really cute candle idea from The Natural Beauty Workshop called Aromatherapy Candle Diffusers with Himalayan Pink Salt. The warm comforting glow of candlelight is enhanced when combined with Himalayan Pink Salt.
Monday, October 23, 2017
Multi-Batch Prep for Cold Process Soap
Have you ever wanted to make multiple cold process batches but you hate to measure out oils and lye each and every time? It can be tedious. But there is a way to knock the prep time. Want to learn how? Check out this video from Multi-Batch Prep for Cold Process Soap by Lovin Soap.
Friday, October 20, 2017
Champagne Celebration Soap – Embedding Mica Coated Balls Into CP Soap
Here is a lovely cold process soap project from Lovin' Soap that is very bright and festive....Champagne Celebration Soap. What is really cool about this project is that the embedded soap balls are coated with a gold mica powder which gives the ball a ring of gold effect.
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Oatmeal Honey Bath Melts
Bath melts are a wonderful addition to your bath any time of the year. If you want to add a little something to your bath, then try this recipe from The Natural Beauty Workshop called Oatmeal Honey Bath Melts.
Monday, October 16, 2017
Candy Corn Soap Tutorial
Can you believe that Halloween is just around the corner? Why not create this adorable melt and pour Candy Corn Soap project from The Soap Queen. Candy corn is a basic staple of this time of the year. So the traditional colored layers of white, yellow and orange make this project very easy to do.
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Caramel Apple Soap DIY
Do you fancy caramel apples? Here is a great melt and pour soap project from The Soap Queen called Caramel Apple Soap. This advanced project takes an hour plus prep time. Just a warning....that these soaps look good enough to eat.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
DIY Salted Caramel Bath Truffles
I love to eat Salted Caramels. And I really like bath bombs. So when I saw this recipe from The Soap Queen called Salted Caramel Bath Truffles, I thought I would share with you. This is an intermediate level project so if you have bath bombs or truffles before then you might not have any problems making them. I think that the most difficult part about this project is having to roll the two different colors of batter to make this beautiful swirl. But if you have made cookies that look similiar to these bath truffles, then you should not have any problems.
Monday, September 25, 2017
Pomegranate Lip Scrub
Lip scrubs are fun and easy to make. Basically, lip scrubs are a combination of sugars and oils that makes a wonderful product to use on your lips. Now that it is officially fall, I found this recipe from The Natural Beauty Workshop called Pomegranate Lip Scrub.
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Cleansing Charcoal Facial Scrub DIY
I heard that products that include charcoal are great for your face. I have never used them before but I did find this project from The Soap Queen called Cleansing Charcoal Facial Scrub. This facial scrub will leave your skin feeling smooth.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Gemstone MP Soap
Gotta love those gems! According to Wholesale Supplies Plus, gemstones are trending right now and the Gemstone MP Soap simmer and shine beautifully. With melt and pour soap, you can change the colors to match your mood or specific decor. This is a very easy project that takes approximately takes an hours and results in six bars.
Monday, September 18, 2017
DIY Bourbon & Beeswax Candles
According to The Soap Queen, Candles are particularly comforting during the fall and winter. This Bourban & Beeswax Candle is the perfect addition to your home autumn and beyond.
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Pumpkin Spice Cupcake Soaps Colored With Annatto Infusion
So long Summer and hello Fall. Since we will be changing seasons next week, why not start looking at seasonal scented bath products. I found the perfect one to start with....Pumpkin Spice Cupcake Soaps from Lovin' Soap.
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Watermelon MP Soap Tart
Watermelon happens to be my favorite summer time fruit. To celebrate watermelons and summer time here is a melt and pour soap project from Wholesale Supplies Plus called Watermelon MP Soap Tart.
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Pumpkin Gingerbread Wax Melts
Summer will becoming to end soon. So I thought I would post this fun wax melt recipe from Wholesale Supplies Plus called Pumpkin Gingerbread. It is the perfect way to bring the Fall aroma to your home.
Thursday, August 31, 2017
DIY Crystal Soap Gift Set
Here is a great melt and pour soap project that would be great as gift soaps or as soap embeds. Crystal Soap Gift Set from The Soap Queen is a beginner's project that results in about 6 soap. They are truly sparlicious.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Chocolate Orange Lip Balm
When I saw this Chocolate Orange Lip Balm recipe from Wholesale Supplies Plus, it made be think of the the chocolate/orange ball in a the blue box (the name of candy escapes me at the moment). If you love the combination of those two flavors, then you will love this recipe.
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Moonstone Cold Process Soap Tutorial
I must admit, I am a fan of metaphysical book store. I normally go in for crystals, In my collection of crystals, I do have a moonstone, so I was excited to see that the Soap Queen had a cold process soap recipe called Moonstone. I really like the colors used in this project and I hope to try it sometime soon.
Monday, August 28, 2017
A Vegan and Palm Free Soap Dough Recipe (Soap Clay)
What is soap dough? According to Lovin' Soap, Soap dough or soap clay is moldable soap that you can use just like you would like for form little embeds and figures for embeding on soap. This Soap Dough Recipe is vegan and palm free and looks like a really fun product to do.
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Crafting Your Own Unique Beard Oil
If you know someone with a beard, you may want to try and make this beard recipe from Lovin' Soap's post called Crafting Your Own Unique Beard Oil. In this article, you will also learn about carrier oils, essential oils, packaging (bottles and caps) and labels. Have fun making this recipe. This would be a great product to add to your product line.
Friday, August 25, 2017
Argan Honey Hair Mask
Argan Oil is great for natural hair care products. According to The Natural Beauty Workshop, it is rich in fatty acids, squalene and Vitamin E which it is nourishing to dry and damaged hair. This simple Argan Honey Hair Mask recipe uses Argan Oil, and honey, a natural humetant, to moisturize, fortify and replenish the hair and scalp.
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Mimosa Bloom Glycerin Soap
Here is an adorable melt and pour soap project from The Natural Beauty Workshop called Mimosa Bloom Glycerin Soap. This project uses two layers of glycerin soap, one clear and one opaque to make these colorful soap. This recipe make about 4 three ounce bars of soap.
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Rise + Shine Shower Steamers
Do you take a shower rather than a bath? But you like the idea of bath fizzies? Here is a recipe for shower tablets from Wholesale Supplies Plus called Rise + Shine Shower Steamers. You will definitely wake up from the minty aroma of these shower steamer fizzies, The combination of menthol crystals and the Rosemary Peppermint Fragrance and Essential Oil Blend will awaken your senses and you get ready for the day.
Friday, August 18, 2017
Sugared Amber & Plum Wax Melts
Here is an alternative to candles....wax melts. You are asking what are wax melts? Basically, wax melts are scents wax (candles) without a wick and you burn/melt them in a potpourri or tart burner. Want to learn how to make them? Here is a recipe called Sugared Amber & Plum from Wholesale Supplies Plus.
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