This creamy cleanser looks soft, but it packs a serious punch. This recipe can be used as an occasional exfoliating facial scrub, but it would be too harsh to use daily. As a body scrub, this cleanser can be used to provide a thorough dermabrasion more regularly. Creamy Coconut Milk, soothing Aloe Vera Gel, and scrubby Rice Powder make up… Continue Reading Creamy Rice & Coconut Scrub
Maracuja (Passion Flower) Oil
Also known as Passionfruit Oil, this exotic Oil is a treat for the hair and skin. Rich in Essential Fatty Acids, Maracuja Oil can be very beneficial when added to dry skin and hair formulations. Maracuja Oil also contains a significant amount of the nutritive minerals, calcium and phosphorus. These beneficial properties combined with its light, easily absorbed texture, make… Continue Reading Maracuja (Passion Flower) Oil
Hand Carved Labels for Bath & Body
Creating your own unique labels for handmade products can be a rewarding, creative process, especially for those who really love to get "hands on" with all aspects of their creations. Rubber stamping and block printing are two great ways to create labels that are totally unique and handmade. With a few simple carving tools and a short list of supplies,… Continue Reading Hand Carved Labels for Bath & Body
Cardamom
Photo by VeganBaking.Net Cardamom has a sweet, pungent aroma that you may recognize from Asian Cuisine. This warming spice blends beautifully with florals, citrus, and other spices. Add it to perfume blends to increase complexity, but when it comes to Cardamom don't be heavy handed, the spice can be quite loud in large doses. Some fun fragrances to experiment combining… Continue Reading Cardamom
Crafting With Kids: Fun & Fruity Facial Masks
This recipe is lots of fun to make and use with children. They will love mixing and smashing the soft fruit into a pulp, not to mention smearing the messy concoction across their little faces. Make sure to keep childhood allergies in mind when picking the ingredients for this recipe, as some kids are allergic to certain fruits and berries.… Continue Reading Crafting With Kids: Fun & Fruity Facial Masks