Resources For Information on Cosmetics and Regulations

If you are looking for resources for information regarding cosmetics and regulations, Bath Body Supply Company has an article posted on their blog Design It Yourself on that very subject.  For a list of resourceful list of sites without the hype, take a look at the article
Resources For Info on Cosemetics and Regulations.  Hopefully, this article will point you in the right direction.  If anyone has an article they would like to recommend, please let me know what it is and I will share it with everyone.

Secret Message Soap

Want to give send a secret message to someone you love and want to do it in an unique way? Well, here is a great idea from The Soap Queen - Secret Message Soap. Why not hide a surprise in your soap like money or something. This is an easy project that should take only 30 minutes to make plus curing time which results about 8 bars of soap. I am not going to reveal the secret on what the prize is stored in. You will have to check out the instructions and find out how!

Bath Fizzy Bomb Recipe From DeShawn Marie

Learn how to make your own bath fizzy bombs from DeShawn Marie. This recipe on how to make your own bath fizzy bombs appears on DeShawn Marie's blog Handcrafted Soap.  These make great gifts for any occassion.

Bamboo & Green Tea Hemp Lotion Recipe

According to Allison Kontur of  DIY Skincare, lightweight lotions are a must when the weather turns hot and sticky. Hemp oil closely matches our own skins lipids and contains the highest amount of polyunsaturated essential fatty acids (EFA's), making it a key ingredient in anti-inflammatory skincare products. EFA's have been proven to play a preventative role in skin aging and a healthy moisture balance without feeling overly heavy or greasy. Allison has a recipe for Bamboo & Green Tea Hemp Lotion that you may want to try to make. This recipe contains only three ingredients which includes a pre-made lotion base.  

How to Make Solid Shampoo Bars

Solid shampoo bars are becoming very popular in upscale soap boutiques. They are great to use when traveling, easy to store and are a natural alternative to liquid shampoos. The best part of making your own is you can scent them with any of your favorite fragrances or use essential oils to make your own hair and scalp treatment shampoo.

How would you like to learn more about making a shampoo bar?  Well, if you have made a cold process soap before you are practically there.  In this article by ehow contributor, Cindy M titled, How to Make Solid Shampoo Bars you will learn step by step on how to make your very own solid shampoo bar and choosing the right essential oils for this easy recipe.