Manuka Honey & Banana Facial Mask

It has been awhile since I posted a mask recipe.  I found this one from Natural Beauty Workshop called Manuka Honey & Banana Facial Mask.  Have fun making this one.

Floating Tiger Stripe Swirl Soap Design

Here is a really cool technique in a cold process soap recipe from Lovin' Soap.  It is a stripe swirl technique recipe called Floating Tiger Stripe. If you are a San Jose Sharks Fan the colors in the soap are darn near close to the Sharks colors.

Springtime Fragrance Balm Recipe

Here is a recipe from Wholesale Sale Supplies Plus called Springtime Fragrance Balm that has the classic scent of White Linen which is pleasing to all ages. The packaging or this balm fits perfectly for purses, pockets, wristlets, etc.

Simply Fresh MP Soap Bar Recipe

Here is a simple, yet elegantly designed bar of melt and pour that would look outstanding in any bathroom. This recipe for the bar of soap from Wholesale Supplies Plus is called Simply Free as a neutral scent.

Creamy Marsala Lip Tints

This recipe from The Soap Queen called Creamy Marsala Lip Tint gives your lips a sheer red wine hue.  It made with a nourishing lip base that has additional argan oil to make your lips feel incredibly moisturized.  It is flavored with Buttercreme and Lip Smack Sweet Flavor OIl to add a light scent and subtle sweetness.

Coffee Scrub Cold Process Soap

According to Lovin Soap, coffee makes a wonderful exfoliant in soap. I cannot remember if I heard right that it can deodorize the smell off your hands.  Can anyone confirm this?  Anyway, here is a cool coffee swirl cold process soap recipe from Lovin Soap called Coffee Scrub.  If you want to learn about using coffee in soap, check out the article from The Soap Queen called How to Use Tea and Coffee in Soap.

Sugar, A Sweet Treat For Formulators

Would you believe that the most common use of sugar in cosmetics is in sugar scrubs?   And what is really interesting that there are benefits to sugar than you may think.  Want to learn more?  Then I recommend reading the article from Wholesale Supplies Plus called Sugar, A Sweet Treat For Formulators.

Create Beautiful Labels for Handcrafted Soap

According to Lovin' Soap, when it comes to selling soap, packaging matters a lot.  Sometimes it is the first thing that draws a customer is your packaging.  If you are interested in selling your soap or to give it as gifts, then I recommend reading Creating Beautiful Labels for Handcrafted Soap by Amanda Gail. You will learn about why packaging matters and creating soap labels.

Sweet Lily Layered CP Loaf Soap

Here is a fun and festive cold process soap recipe from Wholesale Supplies Plus called Sweet Lily Layered Soap. This recipe is cheery and a floral bar that contains three layers of colors and is topped off with pretty rose buds.  It is a very romantic look that would be great for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Weddings.

Mango Butter in Soap Making – Properties + Recipes

Have you ever wondered about using mango butter in making soap?  Well, you can use it in many other products besides soap.  But in this posting from Lovin' Soap called Mango Butter in Soap Making - Properties + Recipes you will learn where Mango Butter is derived from and more.  But what is really important to know is not to confuse recipes for cooked mango butter with mango butter you would purchase as an ingredient that we would use for our cosmetics and soap products.  Make sure to check out the recipes and try them out.

All Natural Heel Helper Lotion Bar

I know that this may seem odd when I tell you this but my heels do get dry and cracked but not at the same time.  It seems like it is one or the other.  Right now it is the right foot.  In the past, I learned out to make lotion bars that help with my cracked heels.  If you need to give your feet alittle TLC with a lotion bar, I found this recipe from Wholesale Supplies Plus called All Natural Heel Helper.  This recipe contains grape seed oil, aloe vera oil, and shea butter that will help moisturize and soften your feet to make them feel their best.