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SwiftCraftyMonkey Please remember to always use your essential oils with caution. Yes, they’re natural, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have an impact on us. They can annoy snakes, they can make us feel calmer or more hyper, and they can be potential allergens. Take a look at this review of all the ” Data of the Information Network...
If you’ve never made a product before, welcome to Newbie Tuesday! If this is your second product from the Newbie Tuesday series, then get ready for some fun. You’ve already learned the basics from making the lotion two weeks ago – this is just a variation on a theme! If you were successful last time,...
I thought I’d share a few other things I learned about lemongrass essential oil this week… SPATIAL MEMORYI thought this was a really interesting study on rats and spatial memory and citral! “Although some central effects of citral have been reported, cognitive effects on spatial memory have not been investigated. The evidence showed that citral can...
Are you ready for tomorrow’s project? We’re making body butter! I want to let you know in advance that this body butter isn’t a super thick one – I would consider it a medium to thick cream – but I hope it works as a starting point for future body butters and creams you might...
Quite a few people have written to tell me lately that they are avoiding surfactants in their products. The problem is this – Surfactants aren’t just about the foamy lathery things you find in body washes and conditioners. They are found in things we eat, things we use on our hair and bodies, and even...