I am so happy to say that Spring is in the air. Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and the air is thick with that luscious dewy aroma that only comes during this special time of year. To help celebrate the approach of warmer days, we're featuring a group of photos from our Flickr Group that remind me of Spring.… Continue Reading Spring Photo Roundup
Double Java Lip Balms
This deliciously fragrant Lip Balm uses all natural ingredients to create an intense coffee experience. Coffee Butter, and Roasted Coffee Oil are combined with moisturizing Hazelnut Oil and Beeswax to make a lip balm that coffee lovers will adore. Double Java Lip Balm Ingredients 2 ounces Coffee Butter 1 ounce Roasted Coffee Oil 1/2 ounce Hazelnut Oil 2 ounces Beeswax… Continue Reading Double Java Lip Balms
Reader Question: Lotion Recipes & Liquid Castile Soap Recipes
Do you have any good recipes that include essential oils and fragrant oils in lotions and/or liquid castile soap? – Anonymous Plugoo User Essential Oils and Fragrance Oils can both be used to add scent or properties to lotions and liquid soaps. Here's a simple lotion recipe that uses some of my favorite Essential Oils. Blossom Body Cream can… Continue Reading Reader Question: Lotion Recipes & Liquid Castile Soap Recipes
Reader Question: Arnica Oil in Melt & Pour Base
As a former massage therapist, I have used arnica oil for massages, but am curious if it can be used in a melt and pour base, and if so how much may I use per pound of soap? - Anonymous Plugoo User Thanks for your question! You can certainly incorporate the properties of Arnica into Melt & Pour Soap. There are two… Continue Reading Reader Question: Arnica Oil in Melt & Pour Base
My Tool Box
Making handmade bath & body products is naturally, very hands on. Whether I’m working on a new recipe, or whipping up a batch of an old favorite, I always keep my collection of tools handy. This is an overview of my most used tools and equipment, basically my desert island list for DIY bath and body. Is there something in… Continue Reading My Tool Box