Body butter and balm formulations can sometimes feel too heavy due to the portion of wax that is needed to keep the balm or butter stiff. Jojoba Esters, which are made from hydrogenated Jojoba, can help solve this common formulation issue. Jojoba Esters can be used to substitute a portion of wax in a balm, butter, or bath melt formula… Continue Reading Jojoba Esters
Secrets of the Spas
Catherine Bardey’s book, Secrets of the Spas, is a fantastic resource for the home spa practitioner. This book includes seventy five bath and body recipes, many of which incorporate fresh ingredients. Secrets of the Spas is conveniently categorized by the types of treatments offered; body, face, hair, hands and feet. It even includes a chapter of spa cuisine recipes, making… Continue Reading Secrets of the Spas
Chocolate Truffle Scrub
What’s more classically Valentine’s Day than a box full of chocolates? When I was a kid I had the awful habit of breaking open each and every candy before I ate it. I was fond of surprises, but not when they involved mystery food. I turned my nose up at strawberry nougat, coconut, and marshmallow. These days I am far… Continue Reading Chocolate Truffle Scrub
Bee’s Milk
Bee’s Milk is one of the more mysterious sounding products carried at FromNatureWithLove.com. When I first heard the word, my mind was completely boggled as to what it could possibly be. Fueled by my curiosity, I pounced on this product as soon as it came through the door. “What is it?”, I inquired. The answer was as curious as the… Continue Reading Bee’s Milk
Illipe Butter
One of the more exotic butters, Illipe originates in southeastern Asia. The nuts from the Shorea stenoptera tree are harvested and pressed to extract the raw fat within. The resulting butter is a very hard, but very emollient product. Similar in composition to Cocoa Butter, Illipe makes a fine base ingredient for balms, lotions and creams. It can also be… Continue Reading Illipe Butter