Palm Free In-The-Pot Swirl CP Soap Recipe

The big trend in cold process soap making is making soap without using palm oil because of the issues in harvesting this ingredient.  In a recent post, The Soap Queen shared a Palm Free In-The-Pot Swirl CP Soap Recipe.  This is an intermediate level project which should take you 45 minutes to make (without curing time) and will result in 10-12 bars of soap.

Late Summer Aromatherapy Spray

This is the same blend as the Late Summer Perfume recipe from The Mountain Rose Blog, but in a convenient aromatherapy spray that can be spritzed around the home or used as a body mist to refresh and uplift the spirits.

• 20 drops citrus essential oil of choice or a blend of Sweet Orange, Grapefruit, Mandarin, and/or Tangerine
• 8 drops organic Lavender Essential Oil
• 5 drops organic Cinnamon leaf Essential Oil
• 4 drops organic Cedarwood Essential Oil
• 3 drops organic Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
• 3 oz water
• 1 oz Witch Hazel Extract

Pour water and Witch Hazel Extract into a 4 oz bottle with a mister top. Add essential oils and roll between palms to evenly mix. If you desire a stronger aromatherapy spray, simply increase the amount of essential oils used. The recipe can be easily doubled, or you can just add extra of whichever oils you like the best to create your own special blend!

Late Summer Perfume Recipe

In a recent entry on The Mountain Rose Blog included a lot of great recipes including this one for Late Summer Perfume. The author recommends dabbing this luscious blend onto pulse points after bathing. It has a wonderful aroma of flowers, citrus, and summertime sweetness that isespecially useful during times of stress, anxiety, irritability, or depression.

• 20 drops citrus essential oil of choice or a blend of Sweet Orange, Grapefruit, Mandarin, and/or Tangerine
• 8 drops organic Lavender Essential Oil
• 5 drops organic Cinnamon leaf Essential Oil
• 4 drops organic Cedarwood Essential Oil
• 3 drops organic Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
• 1 tsp organic Jojoba Oil

Drip all essential oils into a glass bottle and roll between palms to evenly mix the oils. Add Jojoba oil and roll again. Add additional essential oils if you desire a stronger perfume.

Lavender and Lemongrass Bubble Bath Recipe

In a recent newsletter that I received from The Mountain Rose Blog included a lot of great recipes including this one for Lavender and Lemongrass Bubble Bath. It is mentioned that homemade bubble bath is not as bubbly as commercial varieties and the suds don’t last very long, but it is completely natural and is so much gentler on the skin. Bathing in the aroma of Lemongrass and Lavender is refreshing and sure to lift the spirits! This blend is perfect for all ages.  I just got some Lemongrass EO in my goody bag from The Nova Studio anniversary party and I will have to try it in this recipe.  Make sure to check out Mountain Rose's blog.

• 1/2 cup liquid Castille Soap
• 1 TBSP liquid Vegetable Glycerin
• 1 TBSP Epsom salt
• 1 tsp. organic Jojoba oil
• 30 drops organic Lavender essential oil
• 10 drops organic Lemongrass essential oil

Mix all ingredients together and pour directly into running water.

Rocket Soap Pop Recipe

When I was a child, I remember the ice cream man selling a red, white and blue rocket pop.  When I saw this Rocket Soap Pop Recipe/Video melt and pour soap project on SoapyLove's Daily Ditties, my childhood memories came flooding back. One fabulous tip that Debbie gave was wrapping the finished soap in paper before inserting it into the plastic bag.  This helps with the soap not sticking to the plastic bag.