This all natural shampoo combines Rosemary, Peppermint, and Oat Extracts to add shine and softness to your hair, while stimulating and conditioning the scalp. Walnut Oil adds an extra does of moisturizing power to this already gentle shampoo. This easy recipe is great for those who want to add shine and moisture to their hair, or need to help improve… Continue Reading Rosemary Walnut Shampoo & Vinegar Rinse
Vanilla Walnut Scrubby Soaps
These easy Melt & Pour style soap combine rich, moisturizing Walnut Oil with super scrubby Walnut Powder. Scented with luscious Vanilla Buttercream Fragrance Oil, and molded in our adorable Acorn Soap Molds, Vanilla Walnut Scrubby Soaps make great gifts. They are great for getting your hands extra clean after cooking, gardening, or a long day's work. Vanilla Walnut Scrubby Soaps… Continue Reading Vanilla Walnut Scrubby Soaps
Creamy Walnut Lip Butter
This nutty scented lip balm has a rich, creamy flavor that will keep you coming back for more. Made with intensely moisturizing Pistachio and Macadamia Nut Butters, this recipe brings together a bevy of nutty goodness. Walnut Oil gives this recipe extra conditioning and shine, which your lips will surely adore. Lecithin adds a creamy texture to the mix, increasing… Continue Reading Creamy Walnut Lip Butter
Working With Carrier Oils: How to Select the Right Ingredient For Your Formula
With the popularity of natural skin and hair care on the rise, the variety of ingredients for formulators to choose from has become huge. As large and varied as it is, it grows constantly. So how can a formulator know which Carrier Oil to work with? What differentiates one Carrier Oil from the next? And which Oils are best for… Continue Reading Working With Carrier Oils: How to Select the Right Ingredient For Your Formula
Reader Question: Can Honey be Used as a Preservative?
Can Honey Granules be used as a preservative in a scrub recipe? – Anonymous Plugoo Chat User Although Honey does have natural antiseptic properties, it would not be an effective preservative in a skin care formula. For personal use, you can try adding Grapefruit Seed Extract as an antibacterial agent, and/or Vitamin E T-50 Mixed Tocopherol Oil as an antioxidant.