Cold processed soap is often the cornerstone of artisan handcrafted skin care businesses – and it’s no wonder why. The difference between a well-made natural bar of soap and the stuff you find in a box at the grocery store is enough to make a believer out of even the most devout Irish Spring user. The creamy lather, nourishing superfatted… Continue Reading How to Make Cold Processed Soap
Have you tried Murumuru Butter yet? The virtues of Murumuru Butter are plentiful. Take a look at its benefits and you’ll see why this exotic ingredient is so easy to love. Great texture –This rich, moisturizing butter has a hard, waxy consistency perfect for lip balms, lotions, body butters, and pretty much any other formulation you can think of. Anti-inflammatory… Continue Reading Six Reasons to Love Murumuru Butter
As we say hello to the new year it’s nice to take a moment to remember all there was to love about 2014. As usual we shared plenty of recipes, my personal favorite being Lavender Macaron Lip Balms. Yum! We also added some exciting new ingredients to our line at From Nature With Love. Ungurahui Oil, Organic Sacha Inchi Oil,… Continue Reading Your Favorite Posts of 2014
Hello readers! Mary Helen, your resident blogger here. I’d like to take a moment to thank all of our amazing customers and readers for their continued support. We’re about to enter into the eighth year of publishing The Natural Beauty Workshop. Over the years we’ve shared hundreds of posts, and received thousands of comments. Even so, I often feel like we… Continue Reading Happy Holidays
Chickpea Flour is called “Besan” in India where the simple powder is used as a main ingredient in skin care treatments for the face and body. Recipes for besan facials or “face packs” come in countless varieties, being easily customized to specific skin types or issues. The following recipes are Besan Facials made with some of our favorite natural beauty… Continue Reading Five Simple Recipes for Besan Face Packs