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If you’ve read this blog for more than 5 minutes, you’ll know how much I love body washes! I have a number of different recipes (which you’ll see as a list below) and I think it’s safe to say this is my favourite product to tweak! The only real difference I’ve been able to find...
I love my little Blondie dog, but she’s keeping me up all night and that’s not a good thing for someone who is still recovering from the flu! (If I don’t get 8 hours of good quality sleep, I’m cranky at the best of the times. But 6 hours when I’m still feeling really achy...
If you believe the ads, choosing the right body spray can cause women to become hopelessly enamoured by you or improve your career, so this might be the most important product you’ve ever made! If you’re looking for an anhydrous product that will also moisturize your skin, I’d suggest starting with this body oil with...
I didn’t, so this series on men is just a coincidence! It was lovely to see all the dads come out to make chocolate with their kids on Saturday in Yarrow (which was also National Child Day), and I’m so happy to see so many men turning to DIY bath & body products, as evidenced...
Dave has been sending me great ideas for men’s products, and here’s one he suggests! MEN’S PRE-SHAVE FORMULA FROM DOW CORNING75.6% grapeseed oil2% jojoba oil15% capric/caprylic triglycerides or fractionated coconut oil4% C12-15 alkyl benzoate1% cyclomethicone1% fragrance0.1% grapefruit essential oil1.3% clove bud essential oil You don’t need to heat this or use preservatives as it’s an...