It can be tough out there for a small business, especially when there is such a wealth of amazing, talented artisans. That is certainly the case with handmade soap, natural bath & body, and hair care. The sheer volume of talented people out there sometimes boggles my mind. It's a beautiful thing, but how do you get your own work… Continue Reading Promoting Your Handmade Bath & Body Business
Rosemary & Honey Conditioning Hair Spray
Rosemary is a great ingredient for hair care. It’s natural astringency helps keep hair’s moisture regulated, while addng gorgeous condition and shine. This leave-in hair treatment combines Rosemary Hydrosol with moisturizing Bee’s Milk, regenerative Royal Jelly Powder, soothing Aloe Vera Gel, and a touch of Honey and Lemon Fragrance. A little Horse Tail Extract boosts the shine up a little… Continue Reading Rosemary & Honey Conditioning Hair Spray
Reaching Out to Your Local Handmade Bath & Body Community
When I first began creating handmade bath & body products, I mistakenly thought that what I was doing was incredibly obscure, that my new hobby was so far out there that noone else could possibly share the interest. Boy, was I ever wrong. As time went on, I met more and more people who loved making soaps, hair products, lotions, and… Continue Reading Reaching Out to Your Local Handmade Bath & Body Community
Shades of Gray
Winter is almost over. In some parts of the country things have already started to turn green. In others, gray is still the primary color of the landscape. Since things will turn green soon enough, I thought it would be nice to showcase how pretty gray can be. That way we can look back fondly on the color that has… Continue Reading Shades of Gray
Buriti Fruit Oil
Buriti Fruit Oil comes from large palms deep in the heart of Brasil. Locals call the tree, "the tree of life" because its fruit is bursting with antioxidants, Vitamin C, and beta carotene. The pulpy fruit actually contains so much beta carotene that its oil out ranks even Carrot Seed Oil in richness. In addition to packing a serious punch… Continue Reading Buriti Fruit Oil