Do you have a recipe for room/linen sprays? ~ Deirdre Dear Deidre, Thank you for contacting us regarding Room and Linen Sprays. There are several ways that you can make these kinds of products. In this email I've listed my two favorite methods. The first, and simplest way to make a spray like this is to use Floral Waters. Floral… Continue Reading Reader Question – Linen Sprays
Reader Question – Percentages
In regard to preservatives, I know there is a certain percentage required to add to a product, but how do I determine the amount? (is there a mathematical formula?) For example, if I make a 16 ounce batch of lotion how do I determine the amount/percentage of preservative to add? ~ Charlene Hi Charlene, Thanks for another very good question! Most Preservatives should… Continue Reading Reader Question – Percentages
An Apple a Day
To me, September means big yellow buses, amber colored leaves, and shiny red apples. The following picks from our Flickr Photo Pool are flourishing September's spirit! Caramel Apple Soaps by SoapScentsations Apple Soap by NormasBath Apple Streudal by MorganStreet Red Apple Soaps by BreathofFrenchAir Twilight Soaps by The Bath Project Spiced Cider Handmade Soap by BLSoaps If you have photos… Continue Reading An Apple a Day
Red Apple Scrub
Keeping to my favorite September theme, I’ve dedicated this Scrub of the Month to shiny, red apples. This exfoliating skin looks and smells great, and is so much fun. Moisturizing Jojoba and Coconut Oil give this cute recipe some serious conditioning power, while lovely Bolivian Pink Salt adds smooth exfoliation on skin loving minerals to the mix. Red Apple Scrub… Continue Reading Red Apple Scrub
Reader Question – Moisture Retention
I'm looking for ingredients that will help nourish the skin and protect from moisture loss as well as have a bit of a barrier – as opposed to being totally absorbed into the skin. Something instead of using petrolatum. What ingredients would you recommend? ~S.S. There are many natural carrier and vegetable oils that contain Essential Fatty Acids that can help the… Continue Reading Reader Question – Moisture Retention