When I first started formulating recipes for The Natural Beauty Workshop I had just one solid soaping method under my belt. While I still adore cold process soap making I was so excited to try something new. Over the past few months I have been experimenting with hot process soap making and it has been a blast! From one beginner… Continue Reading Hot Process Soap Making: Tips for Beginners
Sweet Chai Body Lotion: a warm and spicy body cream made with moisturizing shea and mango butters. Chilly winter weather is the perfect reason for curling up with a hot cup of spicy chai tea. This wildly fragrant body cream was inspired by Kelly’s favorite winter habit. That, and an abundance of richly moisturizing ingredients being available in our formulary… Continue Reading Sweet Chai Body Lotion
Apricot Rose Lip Shimmer: a fruity and floral scented lip balm with a sheer pink tint. Sometimes a sheer hint of color is all you need. When that subtle tint comes along with an ultra-moisturizing blend of natural oils and butters you know you are on to something special. Our Apricot Rose Lip Shimmer recipe uses a blend of two… Continue Reading Apricot Rose Lip Shimmer
Green Tea & Palmarosa Salt Scrub: an exfoliating body scrub infused with matcha green tea and a cool citrus scent. Once upon a time salt scrubs ruled everything. From tiny boutiques to big box stores, the simple combination of salt, oil, and fragrance had customers going utterly gaga. Back when the salt scrub craze kicked off it didn’t take much… Continue Reading Green Tea & Palmarosa Salt Scrub
Apple Rosemary Vinegar Hair Rinse: a super simple clarifying rinse for hair and scalp. Vinegar hair rinse is a standard, and arguably indispensable companion to any natural shampoo or hair washing routine. Soap-based shampoos, such as shampoo bars or castile washes, can leave residue on the hair that can cause it to appear dull or feel stiff or sticky. To… Continue Reading Apple Rosemary Vinegar Hair Rinse