DIY Lavender Linen Spray

Lavender is such a soothing and relaxing aroma. An easy way to spread the scent around to make a linen spray.  Never made a linen spray before?  Want to learn how?  The Soap Queen recently posted the instructions in a blog called DIY Lavender Linen Spray.

Rose Gold Cold Process Soap Cupcakes

When I took a class at The Nova Studio when back when I took a class on how to make soap cupcakes by the cold process soap technique.  Here is a recipe from Wholesale Supplies Plus called Rose Gold Soap Cupcakes. These soap would make an adorable wedding favor.  Wholesale Supplies Plus suggests changing the color of the soap or organza bag to match the colors of your wedding.

Luxurious Lavender Bath Salt DIY

Calling all lavender lovers.  Here is a bath salt recipe from The Soap Queen called Luxurious Lavender that would help you relax from the day to day activities.   It is a very simple recipe that a beginner can make.

LEMON LIME VOTIVE CANDLES

Photo by Crafts by Amanda

Here is a really fun summer time project from Crafts by Amanda..Lemon Lime Votive Candles. I have seen candles like this before but I have never attempted to make them.  This would be a fun decoration for a summertime picnic.

Margarita with Lime Cocktail Melt and Pour Soap

When I saw the picture of this Margarita with Line Cocktail Melt and Pour Soap from Wholesale Supplies Plus, I could not believe how real it looked...even down to the salt on the rim. What a fun favor to give out at your next party.

Jasmine Yuzu Solid Perfume Oil

Have you heard of Yuzu oil?  I never heard of it until I found this recipe from The Natural Beauty Workshop for Jasmine Yuzu Solid Perfume Oil .  Basically, yuzu is a rather exotic type of citrus fruit with an unique aroma that is bright, tart and floral.  It is sort like a mix between lemons and flowers.

DIY Matcha Green Tea Body Butter

Here is a body butter recipe for the beginner from The Soap Queen called Matcha Green Tea Body Butter.  It is packed full of green tea goodness and it has a lovely light green color.  This butter gets its smooth texture from the shea butter base.  Plus it has a combination of oils which includes sweet almond and vegetable.

Raspberry Geranium CP Soap

Here is a beauty of a cold process soap recipe from The Natural Beauty Workshop....Raspberry Geranium.  According to The Natural Beauty Workshop, raspberry seed oil is extremely nourishing to the ski because it is rich in fatty acids, phenols, and anti-inflammatory benefits. The oil from black and red raspberry make great super fatting agents in handmade soaps.

Lavender & Honeyquat Lotion Recipe

Are you looking for a new lotion recipe? I found this recipe from The Soap Queen called Lavender and Honeyquat Lotion.  Some ingredients that are included in this recipe are moringa seed oil, rosehip seed oil and shea butter.  The mixture of these ingredients creates a thick lotion that absorbs quickly into the skin and leaves your skin feeling soft and silky.

Black Tea Soap Tutorial

According to The Soap Queen, Black Tea has been renowned for centuries as a potent source of powerful anti-oxidents. This Black Tea Cold Process Soap Recipe from The Soap Queen's website harnesses those properties by replacing water with black tea.

Recipes from the 2017 HSCG conference: Rosehip & calendula moisturizer

Susan from Point of Interest demonstrated how to make to lotions at the 2017 HSCG Conference.  In her recent post, Recipes from the 2017 HSCG Conference:  Rosehip & Calendula Moisturizer she shares her recipes.

Shea Mafura Hair Butter - Two Ways

I have made whipped body butter before but I just learned that if you whip shea butter it is also great for your hair.  How did I find out about it?  I found this recipe called Shea Mafura Hair Butter from The Natural Beauty Workshop.

How to Infuse Oil with Tea

Using a variety of oils in bath and body products is a very exciting thing to experiment and formulate in your recipes.  How would you like to take it to the next level by infusing your oils with tea?  In a recent post by The Soap Queen called How to Infuse Oil with Tea gives you some really great information on the subject.

Whipped Coconut Butter

Love using body butters?  Here is a great recipe from Wholesale Supplies Plus called Whipped Coconut Butter. This recipe combines coconut butter blends with a lighter absorbing oils of Meadowfoam Seed and Jojoba that is great for the summer months as it does not leave a greasy feel.

DIY Coffee Body Scrub

Do you need a cup of coffee in the morning?  Better yet, you can start your morning with a jolt from this Coffee Body Scrub. This easy scrub recipe from The Soap Queen is made with coffee grounds, coffee butter and coffee oil is perfect for any coffee-lover.  Coffee grounds exfoliate away dead skin, while the coffee oil and coffee butter leave the skin feeling smooth.

Aromatherapy Bug Deterrent

It is summertime and the bugs are out in force.  If you have plans to for a special event,  I found this recipe from Wholesale Supplies Plus for Aromatherapy Bug Deterrent.  This recipe is not only aromatically comforting, but is effective in keeping mosquitos, gnats and other critters from ruining your events. It also contains natural ingredients that are nourishing for the skin and calming to the nervous system.

Rose Quartz Salt Bar (Cold Process Soap + Sea Salt) with Video

Awhile back Willow Sage had a hot process peppermint sea salt soap recipe.  When I saw this Rose Quartz Salt Bar cold process recipe from Lovin' Soap, I had to share it.  I really like the shape of the soap, it looks like it would go into a ring setting.  It is cool that there is a companion video to watch to see how the soap is made.

Geranium & Lavender Belly Balm

Do you know someone who is pregnant?  Here is a recipe from Wholesale Supplies Plus that helps take away the itching and dryness from her belly.  The combination of oils and butters really does the trick.  You can use it before and after birth or anytime your skins needs TLC!  So check out Geranium & Lavender Belly Balm recipe from WSP.

DIY Ginger & Moringa Oil Hair Conditioner

Do you use hair conditioner?  I found this interesting, yet easy recipe from The Soap Queen called Ginger & Moringa Oil Hair Conditioner which has Moringa Oil from the Moringa tree. According to the Soap Queen, the Moringa Tree which is also known as the Miracle Tree and the Tree of Life.  It is considered a superfood because it is made from seeds of the tree which is packed with potassium, fiber and mganesium.