When I first started working at From Nature With Love I was instantly captivated by the huge selection of Pearlescent Micas. The rainbow of shimmering colors put glitter to shame. I couldn’t wait to start adding them to colorful soaps and sweet-scented lip balms. The funny thing about adding Mica to lip balms is that the color tends to come… Continue Reading Apricot Mango Lip Shimmer
Pre-orders are now available for The Natural Beauty Solution, a step-by-step guide to DIY natural beauty written by our very own resident blogger, Mary Helen Leonard! Pre-order your copy through Mary Helen’s shop and receive a special pre-order bonus: a printed booklet containing three extra recipes NOT found in the book! If you are signed up for the book’s mailing list,… Continue Reading Book News: Pre-Orders For The Natural Beauty Solution Available Now!
Looking to up your soap making game? Have a question that you just can’t find an answer for on your trusty search engine? Need a recommendation on a new technique or ingredient? Sometimes you need a community that shares your interests in order to really get the information you are looking for. Luckily the internet is packed with soapers from… Continue Reading Soap Making and Formulation Forums
Nothing beats a good long soak in the bath – especially when the tub is scented with the relaxing aroma of lavender. This simple formula combines purple colored bath salts with a soothing milk bath. Three layers of lavender goodness make this recipe extra pretty. Try swapping the Mica and Fragrance or Essential Oil for other colors and scents. The… Continue Reading Layered Lavender Milk Bath
In many ways, making soap can be akin to making art. Those who have mastered the craft create artful swirls, velvety smooth bars, and captivating landscapes of waves, textures, and colors. It can be very frustrating when the beauty of such artistry is lost in a photograph. A great picture should showcase what makes your soap special and urge the… Continue Reading Six Ways to Take Better Photos of Your Handmade Soap